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VN800 swingarm off center?

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When looking at wider rear tire threads from this forum I went to garage and checked chain to tire clearance with stock 140 rear tire. It´s only about 1/2". I also noticed that the rear wheel/tire sits a little to the left compared to rear fender.
Also the gap between swingarm and frame where rear fender struts mount is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch smaller on the left side. This got me thinking the whole swingarm is off center.
Is there a way to adjust the rear swingarm or does it mean my swingarm of frame has had an accident and is probably bent?
 
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Tourer said:
Welcome to the forum from North Carolina. Glad to see you decided to join us. I remember reading a thread on this a while ago. Think it said the swing arm being off centered a bit is normal for this model. Am sure some other members with this model will contribute their opinions. Thanks again for becoming a member of the forum. Be well and Ride Safely.
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Thank you!

Searched through some build threads and it seems normal that the swingarm is closer to the frame on the left side.

It should be quite easy to modify the right side closer to frame thus making the swingarm wider to accept wider wheel and tire. ... I´m thinking bobber build again.

Actually I did buy the Vlucan to build a bobber, but after custom seat, different rear lights, tank lift and lower handlebar I kind of like it as it is.
Oh well, next winter project maybe
 
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