SWINGARM BEARINGS

[Cecil_Stringer]

I did not remove the bearings in my swingarm before having it powdercoated.

They appear to be ruined (not moving) so I want to replace them.

2 questions:
1) How do you get these things out?

2) Where's a good place to get replacements?


Thanks All!

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[frisbee]

I've got a 3-9" arm thats about to be powdercoated (same bike as yours just not turbo'd

) The shop said that they could press new ones in if I need them . I hope that I can just tape them closed when they coat it so I don't have to replace them. The arm looks good Cecil!

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

I've got a 3-9" arm thats about to be powdercoated (same bike as yours just not turbo'd

) The shop said that they could press new ones in if I need them . I hope that I can just tape them closed when they coat it so I don't have to replace them. The arm looks good Cecil!

I think the problem is more with the heat and less with the spray.

Mine were taped off during the spray.
However, I think the over "cooked" them... they don't move at all.

I can't wait to get the arm and chain & sprockets on.

Kinda wish I would of went with a arm like yours (adjustable 3 - 9).

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

http://superstreetbike.com/howtos/122_0444_golong/

 

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[paineless4u]

screw driver and hammer if their shot anyway. Piece of wood and a hammer when installing the new ones, tap'em in softly. Mine went in really easy and I just pryed the old ones out since I was replacing them.

 

[paineless4u]

nice arm, you will be pleasantly surprised of the launch stability of the bike now!!!
congrats and get'er done....

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

Thanks all...

I was able to swap out the bearings on the swingarm... it's lookin good!
Here's a sneak preview...
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[nitrousjunkie]

Lookin good Marine! How long before the new hair dryer gets there?

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

Lookin good Marine! How long before the new hair dryer gets there?

Still working on the turbo issue... probably a couple of weeks.

Here's a sneak preview of the new wheelbase and stance... long & low
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[paineless4u]

Looks awesome, not a lot of room for the chain adjustment? Are you going to put the little under fairing on or leave it off?
I had to leave mine off, was hitting the exhaust, but in your case having the turbo and all might not be an issue.

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

Looks awesome, not a lot of room for the chain adjustment? Are you going to put the little under fairing on or leave it off?
I had to leave mine off, was hitting the exhaust, but in your case having the turbo and all might not be an issue.

I had planned to leave the wing on... didn't think about it possibly hitting the swingarm.

I will collapse the chain adjusters all the way in before mounting the chain.

...man... I can't wait to get it back on the road... this is killing me.
Everyday I walk past it coming / going from / to work.
Everyday I set down my stuff and sit on it...

Going to need a shorter kickstand.
My 7" adjustable is completely collapsed and it still sits upright.
This is not the best angle to illustrate my opint about the kickstand... but I think you get the idea.

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