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Swingarm Pinch Gap

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On my 2023 CB1000R:

When adjusting the chain, I loosened the pinch bolts, but when tightening back, I noticed there is a gap in the swingarm bearing hub that remains after the pinch bolts are tightened.. I didn't notice this gap before I loosened the bolts, so not sure if there is supposed to be a gap there or not..
can anyone confirm? It seems that the gap is by design. If thats the case, wont it attract dirt?
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oldcorollas
pinchbolts don't work without a gap :) looks normal
make sure both bolts are torqued up.. go back and forth between them, as tightening one affects the other
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oldcorollas
i write the torque value near the bolts with Liquid Paper/whiteout, so I don't forget :D
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oldcorollas
go over it before and after they do :D
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