2010 FE390 - Cleaning the swingarm

mikesonfirst · Nov 26, 2011

Hi,

I have a 2010 FE390 and when I bought it, it had some swingarm protectors fitted. I've just taken them off and there is some dirt staining on the arms. What's the best way to clean these? I've tried soap and water but am looking for something more potent that won't damage the alloy.

Also, is it ok to remove the chain guard? I use the bike only for trial riding.. no road use at all.

Many thanks, Graham

pegscraper · Nov 26, 2011

Try some alloy wheel cleaner.

As for removing the chain guard, personally, I wouldn't. It's there for a reason.

Whitestarz · Nov 26, 2011

Try some acetone on a ragif it dosnt work try a little thinners and that will work. Had the same problem

berger · Nov 26, 2011

WD40 and steel wool or Scitchbrite. It works very well.

wardy · Nov 26, 2011

use traffic film remover and a brush or swafega and a scourer

get rid of the chain guard you don't need it.

mikesonfirst · Nov 26, 2011

Thanks for the reply's, I'll let you know how I go.

mikesonfirst · Nov 28, 2011

FYI - I used WD40 and scotchbrite as I had them on hand and they worked well. When you first put it on and scrub, everything goes grey/black but that cleans off easily.

Thanks again.

Graham

wthemechanic · Nov 28, 2011

What kind of guards were they? Were they the plastic like these http://www.hyderacing.com/images/product/husaberg/hp_sap_94_l.jpg?

Davo · Nov 28, 2011

I'm running without the Chain Guard. The FX models did not have a Chain Guard.

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Thurston · Dec 8, 2011

wthemechanic said:
What kind of guards were they? Were they the plastic like these http://www.hyderacing.com/images/product/husaberg/hp_sap_94_l.jpg?

Where do you get them from? Also does anyone know of any sort of cover/protector to stop boot rub on the clutch and alternator covers?

contiman · Feb 2, 2012

for the swingarm, I use pure soda
must be left for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of water
and it becomes like new!

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