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Swing arm qeustion

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Old 04-22-2007, 03:29 PM
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I know that the f2's have a steel frame, so I was wondering is the swing arm also steel. and if so could I get one off of an F3. and are those aluminum?
 
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Old 04-23-2007, 06:30 PM
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anyone know if the f3 swing arm is lighter than an f2?
 
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I know that a magnet sticks to an F2 swingarm, so it is somekind of steel alloy, I do not know about an F3, but with an F3 swingarm you would use a wider rim and tire so any weight gain may be negated if it is not signifigant...
 
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no I was more conserned about polishing reasons not weight purposes. The steel polishes but no quiet like aluminum
 
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either swingarm will polish nicely! aluminum or steel its all in how much time you put into it..
 
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