Cracked Swingarm...

[RSparky]

So, I got a hugger for my bike, and while installing noticed a crack on my swingarm. It is on the rear of the cavity for the shock, probably an inch long, along the right of the central seam weld. Also, there is a chip taken out of the area along the top edge of the cavity. The pics should show it.

This shows the shipped area on top, taken from the left of the bike:

So does this:

Taken from the right, looking rearward, this shows the inside surface, which looks scraped or gouged. The crack can be seen under it:

This is closer, and slightly better focused:

This shows somethign interesting; The section on the right side of the crack is slightly recessed, as if it were broke with a corresponding force to the right side of the swingarm, which i have wrecked twice on the right side. But, what confuses me, is that the rubber cover, which my fingers can be seen holding out of the way, has been ripped in the area of the crack since i have owned the bike.

Also, the rear of the reservoir for the shock has always had a little scrape on it, so it makes me wonder if this has been this way for a while, and I never took the time to examine the bike well enough before I bought it.

That, or it was previously damaged, but my wrecks caused it to worsen. I've rode it for a while since then, and nothing seemed amiss, but now I am concerned. The crack could expand or lead to excessive deformation while I am leaning in a turn, and cause bad things to happen.

So, can that be welded? My brother could do it for me easily, I'm sure. I'd rather not fork down for a new piece, but I want to hear your opinions first.

Here's the hugger, btw:

[oldschoolsdime92]

I would source a new used swing arm myself.

[Moto-Brian]

Easily fixed by someone good at TIG welding. You will need to remove the swingarm and probably remove and re-install new bearings. Great time to re grease the swingarm bolt, etc also...

[rawlins87]

Can be welded.

if it were a more substantial weld/placement I'd source a new one, but in this case just Weld it.

[ScubaCinci]

Bring it to MJ's. Bike will get stolen, you get the insurance money to buy a new, non-broken bike. Problem solved.

[TheBrown57]

^^^

If you want to go the welding route I know a good TIG welder that is a member on here. Should be able to help ya out

[RSparky]

Haven't been on much lately. i've been swamped. But I got some time to go ebaying, and a new swingarm costs like $40-100 ish, which is much less than I expected. i plan to buy a new one soon, and weld the old one for shits. Thanks for the input guys.