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Post by stevec5000 on Jun 24, 2008 10:41:23 GMT -5
Does anyone know a good way to remove the old swing arm bearings? I tried to knock mine out with a drift but all that happened is the inner edge of the shell broke off and it still wouldn't budge. I finally had to use my Dremel to cut a notch through it from the inside to relieve the pressure then it came loose but there must be a better way.
BTW, the roller bearings are part no. TA2220, 22x29x20mm if anyone needs replacements. They should be available at most bearing supply stores instead of having to buy the high priced ones from the dealer.
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Post by solo2racr on Jun 24, 2008 10:52:50 GMT -5
Well.......When worse comes to worse, slitting them is the way to go. If they are stuck so tight that the edge broke off like you said then yes, use a Dremel of just a plain hacksaw blade to cut a slit.
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Post by stevec5000 on Jun 24, 2008 15:40:13 GMT -5
Well, nothing was rusted up so it all came apart without any problems other than getting the old bearings out. I drilled and tapped a hole in the swingarm for a grease fitting and screwed one in. The long center spacer and the bolt and everything was OK so I cleaned it all up and put everything back together. The new bearing went in with just a few taps after I cooled them in the freezer and heated up the swingarm. I didn't have to do anything to heat up the swingarm except leave it out in the 110 degree heat. The only problem was the kit didn't come with new thrust bearings, just the needle bearings and rubber seals but the thrust bearings seem to be bad and they are hard to turn. I don't think that will be much of a problem though because they don't have any weight on them. What do you guys think?
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jeffz
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Post by jeffz on Jun 24, 2008 16:20:28 GMT -5
Might as well replace them while they are out and you have everything apart.
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Post by StewRoss on Jun 24, 2008 16:36:16 GMT -5
Best to replace them if you can...otherwise soak them in a bath of petrol for a while and start to work them loose by hand...eventually you should be able to get them moving again. However they will never move very well...give it a go and see what happens. If you can, replace them. SR  |
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Post by stevec5000 on Jun 24, 2008 18:15:06 GMT -5
At $27 each I'm not going to be replacing those thrust bearings any time soon.
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Post by tc on Jun 24, 2008 20:55:41 GMT -5
Hi guys a question , the rear sprocket hold on nuts are they a special size at all ?? the ones on my 78 "E" model are after market stainless flange nuts and the thread doesn't come through the nuts when tightened only half way ..TC
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Post by stevec5000 on Jun 25, 2008 16:59:57 GMT -5
Well, I greased up all the parts and the old thrust bearings and everything and put it all back together. I was missing one shim shown as #6 on the parts drawing so I found a thin washer that would fit and put it in. Works great! No free play at all now!
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Post by StewRoss on Jun 27, 2008 18:11:50 GMT -5
Well done. SR |
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