How do you upgrade a bike swing arm?
The kit comes with Red Locktite (626) and Antisieze. Apply a coating of the Loctite to the swing arm housing and the race of one of the bearings, install with the 45 degree chamfered bearing carrier-end going in first and using the press-plug to install it in the swing arm.
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.
How do you change the swingarm on a rogue?
Here’s a shot of good Dr. Rogue working his magic with the shop press. 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 makes up the swing arm on a motorcycle?
The swing-arm on older motorcycles is a simple pair of parallel or slightly divergent arms (generally round tubing) connected at the frame (forward) end with a tube containing the pivot shaft which rides on bushings or bearings. The opposite open end of the arms is closed only by the axle.
The kit comes with Red Locktite (626) and Antisieze. Apply a coating of the Loctite to the swing arm housing and the race of one of the bearings, install with the 45 degree chamfered bearing carrier-end going in first and using the press-plug to install it in the swing arm.
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.
What kind of swingarm does a Honda have?
Hondas, BMW, and all the other touring bikes on the market have a rigid mounted swingarm so they don’t have this problem. Harley’s swingarm attaches to the motor that is rubber mounted in the frame.
What is Custom Cycle Engineering swingarm conversion kit?
Custom Cycle Engineering solved the issue with their swingarm conversion kit. This kit is an update and is what Harley should have done with their touring bikes T Article By: Jeremy Johnson www.muttincycles.com thirty years ago. I can tell you that if I ever buy another bike after this one, I will be purchasing this kit first thing.