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Ratty · 17-02-15, 12:48 PM

The swing arm nut tool is quite cheap on ebay. Also check that the bearings are definately worn because it may be the notorious end float which can be shimmed out. My bearings just needed a regrease at 20000 miles but I had to shim out the end float on the swinger. Valve checking is quite easy and shim changing is less of a hassle on the SV1000 because you don't have to disturb the camchains. I took the rad off for easier access and because I was changing coolant anyway.

Ratty

17-02-15, 12:48 PM	#35
Ratty Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockport Posts: 597	Re: Who does your bike maintenance?? The swing arm nut tool is quite cheap on ebay. Also check that the bearings are definately worn because it may be the notorious end float which can be shimmed out. My bearings just needed a regrease at 20000 miles but I had to shim out the end float on the swinger. Valve checking is quite easy and shim changing is less of a hassle on the SV1000 because you don't have to disturb the camchains. I took the rad off for easier access and because I was changing coolant anyway. Ratty __________________ "I can see Paradise by the SV's light" TCX Competizione S boots saved my foot .