Swingarm frame gap?

[BusaBenny]

Hi guys. I was changing the rear tire when I noticed there is a gap in between the frame and the dust seal of the swingarm on the right. It looks like a 1/8 gap. Is it suppose to be there or is the swingarm and frame suppose to be flush? Thanks. Picture attached

 

[BusaBenny]

Anyone?

 

[Mythos]

Somebody look at your swing arm!! I can't do it. I still have the bike in a storage unit.

I would lift the rear and try pulling laterally both left and right. Does it seem loose?

 

[Bobby914]

i will look this morning when i get off

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Anything to do with this?

 

[Dennis]

Normally a stock arm is difficult to install because there is very little gap but an aftermarket arm regularly has plenty of gap. I suppose the seals relax a little with time. I would check the torque on the pivot and not worry about it.

 

[Bobby914]

mine is pretty tight considering I put all new parts on when I took off the stretched arm.

 

[GIXERHP]

Its normal the adjuster threads into it from the right side, with the castle nut on it!