SWINGARM REPAIRED AND SUSPENSION REMOVAL

I'm I'm I'm Today I completed the repairs on the swingarm. Managed to remove 2 of the bolts but the last one was a pain in the ass. Had to grind of the nut to access the remainder of the bolt. Welded in a new but to the bracket so it is now the same as before. Also have 3 shiny new bolts to use, but the will be treated to a nice coat of satin black.

Cleaned up the surfaces of the surfaces of the swingarm and smoothed the sides down to help with the final look of it. Finally a coat of primer to help with painting and rust prevention. The swingarm seems to have taken a beating in its life. Worst part of the bike easily. 

Had a quick look at the read suspension also. It is in and looks a poor state. As you can see in the pictures, the rubber bushes are perished and split. A new set will be getting ordered. As for the look of the suspension, it's all corroded. I can't afford new springs and shocks so they will be getting a coat of paint in the future. They are in good working order. Just ugly to look at.