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Inserting swingarm bearings

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Rob Lafferty
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Inserting swingarm bearings

#1 PostAuthor: Rob Lafferty » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:51 pm

I have just recieved all the parts to replace the bearings in the swingarm, but cannot find anyone with a press locally. Does anybody have a preffered methord that can be carried out at home. (Could use a big hammer and a peice of wood.)

Thanks for any input!
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#2 PostAuthor: z2.john » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:57 pm

I use a long stud with 2 blocks of wood and a pair of nuts (not mine I hasten to add) :wink:
Just wind away on the nut and they pull in nice.
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#3 PostAuthor: BShaw » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:37 pm

It will help a lot if you warm the swinger up as well especially if its alli, don't go mad if its painted though.
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#4 PostAuthor: Rob Lafferty » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:57 pm

thanks for the help - bearings now installed. Decided not to warm up the swing arm as it is freshly coated, so instead i stuck the bearings in the freezer for a while.
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