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Technically Speaking => Suspension => Topic started by: SteveJ8672 on Monday, 01 June 2026, 07:17 AM

Title: Swing arm paint
Post by: SteveJ8672 on Monday, 01 June 2026, 07:17 AM
Any recommendations for the best matching silver paint for touching up the swing arm on a K3 please.
Title: Re: Swing arm paint
Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Monday, 01 June 2026, 10:49 AM
Hey mate, dont know of any matching paint. Its brushed aluminium, I managed to blend in some blemishes using wet n dry paper and finally a scotch-brite pad, no need to paint.
Title: Re: Swing arm paint
Post by: lurch on Monday, 01 June 2026, 02:21 PM
They're brushed aluminium with a clear anodised coating on top. Eric's suggestion would be best if you don't want to remove and refinish it.
Title: Re: Swing arm paint
Post by: Dwain Dibley on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 09:28 AM
Ditto, I thought I had pulled my swing arm, but I cleaned it in situ, no paint needed.

D.D.

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Title: Re: Swing arm paint
Post by: Hooli on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 04:41 PM
If you're that far in, I'd drop the swingarm out anyway. The bearings benefit from a regrease, particularly the left side where any condensation etc in there runs when parked.