Swing Arm Bearings and races

[etcswjoe]

I followed the write up in the Tech Library but I would like to add make sure you remove the AIS hose, the speed sensor cable and the brake line. I had quite a bit of side to side play and the bearings were dry as a bone, don't think they have ever been greased I know I had not in the 25K I have owned it I know shame on me.

 

I would like to get concurrence that this bearing is bad mot sure how much play it should have:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2szJL5kG ... e=youtu.be

 

What is the best way to remove the races in the awing arm? They do not look bad but I figured I would go ahead and replace them if it's not too much of a hassle.

 

 

One last thing were is the best place to buy these?

Edited September 15, 2013 by etcswjoe

[playboy]

From your video that looked pretty normal. I would look closely for any pitting or wear marks on the bearing and race. If there clean I would have no problem re using them. When you re torque the bearings to set end play the slack on your video would be taken care of.

[etcswjoe]

From your video that looked pretty normal. I would look closely for any pitting or wear marks on the bearing and race. If there clean I would have no problem re using them. When you re torque the bearings to set end play the slack on your video would be taken care of.

 

The races and bearings look good so I guess tomorrow I will throw everything back together. My biggest concern was the side to side sway in the swing arm.

[playboy]

Just remember to tighten the drive shaft side first. Then set the preload on the right side and then tighten the nut to lock it in place.That should eliminate the side to side play.

[etcswjoe]

Cool thanks