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Marauder M50 Secret Hideaway It's for Marauder M50 owners!

View Poll Results: If you own an M50, have you removed the mock swingarm?
Yes, I have. 4 16.00%
No, but I intend to. 1 4.00%
No, I think it looks better in place. 17 68.00%
No, because I suspect it adds structural stability. 3 12.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 03-17-2008, 01:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Bike: 05' M50 Black, Jardine slashcuts, FI2000, modified seat, debadged
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Default Swing arm? (poll)

I really hope I'm not beating a dead horse with this one but I just want to ask how many people have removed their "fake" swing arm and how long it's been off? Any problems?
I've done searches and I have only found a hand full of posts about it. I removed mine today and I noticed that it's only connected to the frame by two small bolts. It seems to me that if this was intended to actually be a structural component, it would at least be held on by bigger bolts. These would snap if any real pressure was put on them.
I like the look of having it removed but I want to make sure it's been done successfully by others with no issues before leaving it off.
Thanks.