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[jrsc4excel]

Gentlemen: I have a question for you. While removing the rear wheel and lifting up on the rachet which will cause the swingarm to lift also until the nut comes loose. I noticed some play in the assembly and found that the play was coming from the bushing area of the top mount on the rear shock. My question is should there be any play in this bushing at all or should it be a very tight fit at that point. I attached a picture of the shock point I am refrering to.

Edited January 24, 2010 by jrsc4excel
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[dingy]

Gentlemen:

 

 

This could get ugly !!

 

Gary

[Marcarl]

Any fitting on the swing arm needs to be a nice tight fit, so that there is no play. It's also a good idea to provide a way to lub these bearing points. The instuctions on how this may be done can be found in the tech secton.

[V7Goose]

I have not encountered this problem, but then again, I have not looked for it. However, I would not expect any looseness or play in any connection for the shock or swing arm. I suggest you dismantle the parts and look for wear.

Goose

[wizard]

I noticed play in the shock mountings when I replaced my first rear tire at around 5 or 6000 miles. It's a side to side play on my bike. It hasn't been a problem for me yet.