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northwind · 10-02-08, 04:32 PM

I decided my swingarm bearings are overdue a service- I realised a while back that I never did it at the last big service, just the linkages, so I decided to get it done today. The LHS bearing was completely solid, spacer was basically welded in, when I knocked the spacer out the bearing came with it. No wonder the suspension's been feelin a bit odd!

Luckily I had a spare swingarm with new bearings and spacers... But let this be a lesson, this is something that always gets overlooked, and it needs doing from time to time.

10-02-08, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

I decided my swingarm bearings are overdue a service- I realised a while back that I never did it at the last big service, just the linkages, so I decided to get it done today. The LHS bearing was completely solid, spacer was basically welded in, when I knocked the spacer out the bearing came with it. No wonder the suspension's been feelin a bit odd!

Luckily I had a spare swingarm with new bearings and spacers... But let this be a lesson, this is something that always gets overlooked, and it needs doing from time to time.

If you run as much oil on your chain as I do, there is no chance at all that any of the suspension bearings could ever seize!!

I never strip the swing arm to grease it ... too much hassle!!

10-02-08, 05:29 PM

Yes, most guys would rather eat worms than do that kind of work.
Myself, I do it once a year.

yorkie_chris · 10-02-08, 06:10 PM

Probably every 6 months or so for me, last time did it just because I had the exhaust off and rear wheel so thought might as well do that and re-splurge the general area with PTFE.

11-02-08, 09:02 AM

Its getting hold of the tool to remove the axle. Before anyone says it, I dont have the means to fabricate my own.

11-02-08, 09:39 AM

Is it the same tool as the engine mounting bolts? There's a guy on ebay called Turbosuzuki who sells stainless tools for about ?30

northwind · 11-02-08, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robchester

Its getting hold of the tool to remove the axle. Before anyone says it, I dont have the means to fabricate my own.

You could do it with a hacksaw, and a lot of patience... But it would suck to try

The £17 B&Q angle grinder would be sufficient though, or a cheap dremel ripoff. Or, of course, anyone who wants one can borrow mine, I got it from another forum member so you'd all be welcome, I won't need it again for a while.

11-02-08, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

Luckily I had a spare swingarm with new bearings and spacers...

Northy what are you like ....... is there anything your garage disnae have ...... Ive seen a photo of it from the outside it must be a Tardis

northwind · 11-02-08, 07:05 PM

It was in the shed, not the garage, doesn't count

I got it off Ebay for £30, arrived in a sealed Suzuki box with a complete set of bearings in. Delighted! It's an N model though so a bit longer. I've got a spare spare as well but it was a bit scabby. The original one's now in the recycling (I'm waiting to see if they'll take it away in the aluminium cans box

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yorkie_chris · 11-02-08, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

It's an N model though so a bit longer.

Eh? Thought it was the other way about?

10-02-08, 04:32 PM	#1
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I am ashamed... I decided my swingarm bearings are overdue a service- I realised a while back that I never did it at the last big service, just the linkages, so I decided to get it done today. The LHS bearing was completely solid, spacer was basically welded in, when I knocked the spacer out the bearing came with it. No wonder the suspension's been feelin a bit odd! Luckily I had a spare swingarm with new bearings and spacers... But let this be a lesson, this is something that always gets overlooked, and it needs doing from time to time. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

10-02-08, 05:29 PM	#3
YZEtc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am ashamed... Yes, most guys would rather eat worms than do that kind of work. Myself, I do it once a year.

10-02-08, 06:10 PM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: I am ashamed... Probably every 6 months or so for me, last time did it just because I had the exhaust off and rear wheel so thought might as well do that and re-splurge the general area with PTFE. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

11-02-08, 09:02 AM	#5
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am ashamed... Its getting hold of the tool to remove the axle. Before anyone says it, I dont have the means to fabricate my own.

11-02-08, 09:39 AM	#6
sixstring Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am ashamed... Is it the same tool as the engine mounting bolts? There's a guy on ebay called Turbosuzuki who sells stainless tools for about ?30

11-02-08, 07:05 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: I am ashamed... It was in the shed, not the garage, doesn't count I got it off Ebay for £30, arrived in a sealed Suzuki box with a complete set of bearings in. Delighted! It's an N model though so a bit longer. I've got a spare spare as well but it was a bit scabby. The original one's now in the recycling (I'm waiting to see if they'll take it away in the aluminium cans box ) __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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