The SV went in for a new chain and sprockets (as you can probably tell from the pic above it was needed)...and I asked them to try get that piece out. They couldnt get it out...seems the thread is a bit messed when the bobbin snapped off. A little worrying as this happened with the previous owner and I dont know under what circumstances it broke off. Bike shows no other sign it was dropped or in an accident...so how it snapped off...no idea.
Mechanic said there are people that can come to my place and remove it. Even so, risk of the thread on the swingarm being stuffed is high.
So I have 2 choices...get a paddock stand that connects to the other side of the swingarm, or take the bike in for a new swingarm (the one side is scratched badly too). I have a feeling a paddock stand for the one side only will be cheaper than buying a new swingarm and getting it fitted....
