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GENERAL => BIKE TALK => Topic started by: N.SANE on November 17, 2003, 12:13:00 AM

Title: HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO CHANGE SWINGARMS?
Post by: N.SANE on November 17, 2003, 12:13:00 AM

I WANT AN ADJUSTABLE CHROME SWINGARM. I'M A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC BY TRADE, SO I HAVE MOST COMMON TOOLS AND SKILLS. DO I NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING SPECIAL. WHAT DO YOU DO TO SUPPORT THE REAR OF THE BIKE? ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT.

THANKS

Title: HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO CHANGE SWINGARMS?
Post by: Bus Rydr on November 17, 2003, 12:25:00 AM

Not difficult at all.  The only special tool needed is the socket for the swingarm pivot nut.  I got lucky and my local shop let me borrow theirs. I believe Motorhead sells a set of sockets.

As for supporting the bike, I used a motorcycle/ATV jack.  I had my exhaust off the bike at that time.  Makes life a bit easier if you have a service manual.  More so for the re-install, but helps to see what needs to come off and in what order.

If your arm doesn't have bearings and you don't want to buy any special tools, have a shop press them in for you.

Title: HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO CHANGE SWINGARMS?
Post by: WarBaby on November 17, 2003, 02:45:00 AM

I use the EazyRizer in my polishing shop and it works well.

  (http://www.veltune.com/images/eazyrizer.jpg)

Title: HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO CHANGE SWINGARMS?
Post by: cstraubs1 on November 17, 2003, 06:30:00 AM

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Originally posted by WarBaby:
I use the EazyRizer in my polishing shop and it works well.

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How do you change a swingarm with that..  (http://images/smiles/icon_confused.gif)