part 9 on in the swingarm parts diagram is the part in question
http://workshop.nsr-world.com/11kv3lj7/2FK11KV3LJ7/Pic/J2.html

I currently have part 10 (chain side spacer) sitting flush with the swingarm after the bearings got installed...however I am wondering if part 9 is also supposed to sit flush.

Thanks! (I should have taken better pictures before i took everything part )
jon