Seems my bike has been on the planet for nearly 8 years now and neither of the 2 previous owners has bothered to check (or been made aware of) a
swingarm recall issue! I checked it on day one of ownership... and it looked to me like it needed the revised design!!!
My local (ish) dealer has confirmed it was never recalled and has received the replacement from the factory. I'm now wondering whether or not I
should anodise the new one black to match the frame!? I'm probably 51/49 in favour of doing it, and could therefore do with some other
opinions.
On one hand, I think that black would 'complete' the colourscheme, but on the other I think that the swingarm is too damn pretty to
camouflage in dark colours and be hidden away!
So what say you... stand-out natural-silver, or satin black like the frame!?
PS - This is my bike...
loggyboy - 4/6/13 at 03:16 PM
Red
balidey - 4/6/13 at 03:18 PM
The last line sums it up. Its not about the anodising, you just want to show her off again.
personally I would go with the black.
scootz - 4/6/13 at 03:23 PM
quote:Originally posted by balidey
The last line sums it up. Its not about the anodising, you just want to show her off again.
... nah, it was to help folk visualise the two colours and help me decide what's best!
... but she sure is purdy, ain't she!? maccmike - 4/6/13 at 03:42 PM
shes very pretty, blue to match the wheels..
kipper - 4/6/13 at 03:42 PM
In the words of the ROLLING STONES paint it black but do the subframe also
Denis.
Benzine - 4/6/13 at 03:53 PM
MikeRJ - 4/6/13 at 04:05 PM
The swing arm is already anodised, so won't you need to get that stripped off and have it re-done?
Personally I wouldn't bother, it's a great looking bike anyway.
Bluemoon - 4/6/13 at 04:10 PM
quote:Originally posted by MikeRJ
The swing arm is already anodised, so won't you need to get that stripped off and have it re-done?
Personally I wouldn't bother, it's a great looking bike anyway.
Ditto.. Also if you get it re-done I would guess the manufacture was very careful to get the correct process i.e. sea salt corrosion resistance high
as well as looking good
But if you must do it I would hope it's a keeper as at a guess it will knock of some value in non-standard trim, but this may not be an
issue..
Any-way what every you do make sure you like it
Dan
DarrenW - 4/6/13 at 04:23 PM
Original looking bike so keep it as the factory intended - silver.
i know its highly unlikely ( ) but if you do keep the bike for a long time originality might maintain its value.
scootz - 4/6/13 at 04:25 PM
You guys know me too well.
scootz - 4/6/13 at 04:27 PM
quote:Originally posted by MikeRJ
The swing arm is already anodised, so won't you need to get that stripped off and have it re-done?
Hmmm... and that, ladies and gentlemen, could be the end of the matter! I just assumed it was a natural polished ali finish!
Think I'm going to just leave it as nature intended!
loggyboy - 4/6/13 at 04:27 PM
Not the easiest to 'shop, but best I can do quickly.
I'd leave it as silver as it ties in with the rearsets, pillion pegs and subframe. I think it would make them look out of place if the swingarm
was black aswell.
iank - 4/6/13 at 05:12 PM
quote:Originally posted by scootz
Cheers loggy! Hmmm... red!!!
You'll not be able get it anodised exactly the same colour as the bike, so red wouldn't look very good IMO unless it's a paint finish.
coyoteboy - 4/6/13 at 05:15 PM
Blue. And it's easy to strip so not a problem
loggyboy - 4/6/13 at 05:35 PM
quote:Originally posted by iank
quote:Originally posted by scootz
Cheers loggy! Hmmm... red!!!
You'll not be able get it anodised exactly the same colour as the bike, so red wouldn't look very good IMO unless it's a paint finish.
Yes anodized it would be very pink. Get it powder coated.
doobrychat - 4/6/13 at 08:28 PM
I regular get silver Swingarms powder coated in black, its way tougher than paint... look good in satin black that would...
mookaloid - 4/6/13 at 08:32 PM
I like the silver best
scootz - 4/6/13 at 08:36 PM
My only problem with powder coating is that I know I would have to revist it at some point in the future, whereas, anodising is pretty much a fit and
forget solution.
In any case, I think I'm going to leave it alone and fit some CF trims. Thanks for the input though guys!
DarrenW - 4/6/13 at 08:49 PM
quote:Originally posted by scootz
My only problem with powder coating is that I know I would have to revist it at some point in the future, whereas, anodising is pretty much a fit and
forget solution.
In any case, I think I'm going to leave it alone and fit some CF trims. Thanks for the input though guys!
That would look great if you get all of the bodywork wrapped. Next owner will love you for it.
Now get serious and just get the recall done and enjoy the bike. You won't have it long enough to worry about cosmetics.........
............. Unless you are going to turn it into a V8 bike engined trikescootz - 5/6/13 at 09:57 AM
quote:Originally posted by DarrenW
Now get serious and just get the recall done and enjoy the bike. You won't have it long enough to worry about cosmetics.........
You could be right... Mrs Scootz didn't complain too loudly when I mentioned that I might treat myself to a Ducati for my 40th (next December).
MikeR - 5/6/13 at 10:02 AM
I'll give you 50 quid and a bag of crisps .....
well i'm normally too late for the scootz sales so i thought i'd get my bid in early
scootz - 5/6/13 at 11:33 AM
What flavour are the crisps???
iank - 5/6/13 at 11:38 AM
£50, a tube of wine gums and a bag of your choice of crisp flavour
... nah, it was to help folk visualise the two colours and help me decide what's best! 
