Replacing swing arm bearings

Captdan · 01-10-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm in the process of replacing my drive shaft ( that exploded on a trip). The drive shaft also took out my swing arm and hence I've got another one. I'm replacing the bearings in the swing arm, and just about to order all the parts for the final repair. Question: do the swing arm bearings need to be pressed into place? Or is this something that can be done by the shade tree mechanic?

SourKraut · 01-10-2013, 07:08 PM

The races are pressed in but it is relatively simple. You do have to be careful with the final assembly but it is by no means rocket science. If the replacement swingarm is used you could inspect the existing races and possibly avoid it altogether if they aren't scored/worn.

01-10-2013, 05:38 PM	#1
Captdan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 116	Replacing swing arm bearings I'm in the process of replacing my drive shaft ( that exploded on a trip). The drive shaft also took out my swing arm and hence I've got another one. I'm replacing the bearings in the swing arm, and just about to order all the parts for the final repair. Question: do the swing arm bearings need to be pressed into place? Or is this something that can be done by the shade tree mechanic? __________________ 1965 Cushman super silver eagle, 1968 BMW R-60/2, 1974 R-90/6 cafe, 2008 R-1200 GSA.

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01-10-2013, 07:08 PM	#2
SourKraut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: New England Oddometer: 6,261	The races are pressed in but it is relatively simple. You do have to be careful with the final assembly but it is by no means rocket science. If the replacement swingarm is used you could inspect the existing races and possibly avoid it altogether if they aren't scored/worn.