Hello Folks,
Ive been a member here for a little over a year,just lurking in the background,I guess its time to come out of the closet, as I am stumped.
I have a 1987 Venture Royal with almost 80k.
The swingarm is completely apart for general maintenance and a tire change.
When I reassembled the swingarm I noticed about 1/8 inch free play from side to side, Im using the workshop manual to limit my mistakes, I have all of the right parts, and everything is torqued per the book. So assembly is not the problem, I think.
I put it together and took it apart 3 times, and it still has side play,(yes I know what Einstein said about doing the same thing over and over,and expecting different results).
According to the book sideplay is eliminated by installing new tapered roller bearings and
collars,but the ones I have now look and feel like new, what am I missing? I cannot find anything wrong. I was thinking of equal shims on both sides, but I dont think that is the answer.
Did anyone ever run into something like this, any suggestions will be welcomed.