Not sure what is bent. Swingarm, axle, frame

[DB2]

Bought a 2003 blaster over the winter. put new swingarm bearings in it, cleaned everything, etc...

When I first looked at the bike, I thought the rear axle looked like it wasn't aligned properly so didn't pay it much attention. After installing new bearings and putting it back together I get to the chain adjust and realize its not just an adjustment. Something is bent.

I've been doing some measuring and leaning towards the swingarm but how can I tell for sure?

Have it on a jack and when spinning the tires the axle looks straight. One tire is ALOT closer to the foot peg than the other. At this point i'd say its either the frame or the swingarm. Does anyone know a method I can use to determine which?

Thx

 

[Blaaster]

Mark the middle point of the swing arm at the bushings and measure out to furthermost points of the arm.

If the arm is bent one measurement will be shorter.

 

[JoeBlaster64]

I have same issue, I kept re-adjusting rear axle but everytime I ride the torque pulls the left side (chain side) forward and right side back. I installed a couple hex nuts inside right hand adjuster limiting the axel movement backwards so only left side can be adjusted. It works, rides straight, no worries.

 

[Blaaster]

/\ /\ /\ Sounds like you have been reading a RAG engineering document.

 

[JoeBlaster64]

When in doupt, improvise, adapt and overcome

 

[Sauce440]

When in doupt, improvise, adapt and overcome

i like that!^^^^^