Powder Coating/Painting the Swingarm and rear monshock spring on a 620

[The ModFather]

I'm thinking about removing the swingarm and getting it powdercoated black and while Im at it painting the spring some other color than the current yellow. I've got a Hayes manual but was looking for any tips or caveats on removing the swing arm or painting the spring I know this is a pretty common mod here so please any guidance would be appreciated. How difficult is removing the swing arm?

[DarkMonster620]

Just make sure everything from the left side is labeled LH and right side is RH . .

lift the bike with your stand, take the rear wheel off and then find a way to support it just enough that the shock/spring loose tension and start from there. I did part of the job, the other part was done for me, I replaced my rear shock but painted an ADSS black . . .

[The ModFather]

ADSS?? 

[DarkMonster620]

ADSS?? 

Aluminum Double Sided Swingarm

[suzyj]

It may be cheaper and easier just to buy a 695 swingarm. They're black from the get-go.

[The ModFather]

It may be cheaper and easier just to buy a 695 swingarm. They're black from the get-go.

Great idea! Anyone know if a 2007 695 would fit a 2005 620? Pics look like it would but I'd like confirmation.

[DarkMonster620]

Great idea! Anyone know if a 2007 695 would fit a 2005 620? Pics look like it would but I'd like confirmation.

plug n play

[Thermite]

I don't think you should powder coat the spring.  Powder coating isn't very flexible.

Unless you're a string bean the stock spring is probably too light for you.  There are a lot of charts out there but I find the Penske chart suits me best.  Find the right spring rate and then find a spring in the color you like.  Maybe even one of the Ti springs if you can find one.  They look great forever.