idastardlydick
28th February 2007, 21:28
Thinking about removing the swingarm on the sporty. Gonna do the grit blasting myself at work.
Is it advisable to change or leave the bearings in the swingarm? Will be using a heavy duty tape for the masking up.
What will be the best way to get them out? Do not have access to presses.
1998 1200S
Thanx for any help.
snowman
28th February 2007, 21:49
Bearings in my 05 came out with a light tap on a socket, after I removed the "C" clips...:geek:geek:geek
Matt
1st March 2007, 03:00
Snowman has a different frame, you'll need the factory (broken record) manual IMHO.
Matt
pa22
1st March 2007, 08:12
If you want to leave the bearings, bushings in the swingarm, take a bolt long enough to fit through each "loop" of the swingarm and bolt washers in place to cover each opening. Worked for me when I sanded and painted my swingarm.
idastardlydick
2nd March 2007, 22:25
Snowman has a different frame, you'll need the factory (broken record) manual IMHO.
Matt
cheers Matt, got the service manual & clymer as well. Used to folks on another forum banging on about the correct manuals & parts books. Will be in Orlando in May, so will order a parts book then.
If you want to leave the bearings, bushings in the swingarm, take a bolt long enough to fit through each "loop" of the swingarm and bolt washers in place to cover each opening. Worked for me when I sanded and painted my swingarm.
Thanx for the tip.