97 Ultra Classic Question
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Photo would help, but if cracked the top or bottom axle adjustment slots, too easy to weld in some top and bottom gussets plates to fix the swing arm and have it stronger than before.
as for HD 47549-97 swing arm,
can find them used still, but before installing it, since you cracked last swing arm, would still weld in the extra top and bottom support guesset plates to strength it as well. If crack up back up at the pivot axle that goes through the trans, then really need to deal with the rear shocks (at least change the fluid in them), since not only did you bottom out the shocks hard enough, but enough tension on the swing are to transfer that all the way back up the swing arm to cause the crack way back up there..
as for HD 47549-97 swing arm,
can find them used still, but before installing it, since you cracked last swing arm, would still weld in the extra top and bottom support guesset plates to strength it as well. If crack up back up at the pivot axle that goes through the trans, then really need to deal with the rear shocks (at least change the fluid in them), since not only did you bottom out the shocks hard enough, but enough tension on the swing are to transfer that all the way back up the swing arm to cause the crack way back up there..
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I wouldn't weld that one if you intend to ride it. Good time to convert to bearings, you wouldn't believe the difference in handling unless you did it or rode one already converted. Regardless, use OEM only swing arm isolators 47564-86B
If searching ebay, Pinwall in Ohio is good source for used touring parts and very honest with description and photos. Good people to deal with.
Just a quick search, they're rather few and expensive. Good luck
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1997-1998 any Touring model including Road King, Road Glide, all FLH Part# 47549-97
I wouldn't weld that one if you intend to ride it. Good time to convert to bearings, you wouldn't believe the difference in handling unless you did it or rode one already converted. Regardless, use OEM only swing arm isolators 47564-86B
If searching ebay, Pinwall in Ohio is good source for used touring parts and very honest with description and photos. Good people to deal with.
Just a quick search, they're rather few and expensive. Good luck
I wouldn't weld that one if you intend to ride it. Good time to convert to bearings, you wouldn't believe the difference in handling unless you did it or rode one already converted. Regardless, use OEM only swing arm isolators 47564-86B
If searching ebay, Pinwall in Ohio is good source for used touring parts and very honest with description and photos. Good people to deal with.
Just a quick search, they're rather few and expensive. Good luck
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The kits went up terribly some years ago. Some guys built their own (?). The kit you want is the CCI or Dew mfg kit. You can buy either without the pivot axle and save a ton of $$. Dont cheap out with the delron kits and or the bushing inserts. Snake oil you won't be happy using those on a Dresser..
Even if you decide not, always replace the swingarm isolators about every 50k and again, always use OEM only.
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Edit; Someone out there needs to LMK just How, to tell what the one you Need look like...Exactly! Hell....Maybe there is a Part number on the thing!!
Last edited by Racepres; 09-23-2024 at 08:23 PM.
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The more I think about it, I don't feel comfortable with having it welded, I am defiantly going to replace it. If you end up having one, that would be fantastic.