How do you change the swingarm on a bike?
Remove the rear wheel, swingarm end-caps and pivot shaft. Once the swingarm is removed use a hydraulic press to remove the old Clevebloc assemblies, clean all parts. The kit comes with Red Locktite (626) and Antisieze.
What kind of bearing does a Harley Davidson swingarm use?
There have been numerous aftermarket products addressing this problem with varying degrees of success But in 2002 Harley changed the Clevebloc bushing to a spherical bearing in their FLT models. The spherical bearing allows the swing arm to react quicker to road conditions keeping the wheel in contact with the road.
When did Harley Davidson change the bushing on the swingarm?
Upgraded rubbermount. There have been numerous aftermarket products addressing this problem with varying degrees of success But in 2002 Harley changed the Clevebloc bushing to a spherical bearing in their FLT models.
Can a pivot shaft be replaced on a swingarm?
The kit comes with all the parts necessary to install the new Spherical Bushings in the swingarm, including a tool to press them in. The swingarm pivot shaft is optional but I highly recommend replacing it during this operation.
What do you need for a Harley swing arm bushing?
Part Number: 44-2063 UOM: 1 – KIT Summary: ISO mount swingarm pin kit includes pin, isolation sleeves and side bushings, nuts and washers. Isolator sleeves are offset and measure 1-1/4″ in length. Fitment: FLT 1993-2010 Tech. Notes: Suggested to use…
There have been numerous aftermarket products addressing this problem with varying degrees of success But in 2002 Harley changed the Clevebloc bushing to a spherical bearing in their FLT models. The spherical bearing allows the swing arm to react quicker to road conditions keeping the wheel in contact with the road.
Remove the rear wheel, swingarm end-caps and pivot shaft. Once the swingarm is removed use a hydraulic press to remove the old Clevebloc assemblies, clean all parts. The kit comes with Red Locktite (626) and Antisieze.
Why does a spherical bearing work on a swingarm?
The spherical bearing allows the swing arm to react quicker to road conditions keeping the wheel in contact with the road. They also diminished lateral and torsional movement of the swingarm by their design. I have a 2004 and know they work.