Midlife's 150 Swingarm Bushings - Page 2

midlifekrisiz · 05-08-2012, 01:20 PM

more fudge is made 8)

Weldangrind · 05-08-2012, 01:30 PM

Excellent. Are you actually gonna save some for me this time? Not that I didn't enjoy that awesome lemon meringue pie.

midlifekrisiz · 05-08-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Excellent. Are you actually gonna save some for me this time? Not that I didn't enjoy that awesome lemon meringue pie.

you betcha....well if you make it over in time that is......when is your comming over again?????? :P

Weldangrind · 05-08-2012, 08:31 PM

I've got the parts ready now. Coming to get it, or do you want me to drop it off?

midlifekrisiz · 05-08-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I've got the parts ready now. Coming to get it, or do you want me to drop it off?

bring it by if you want fudge

you can see the project as well

midlifekrisiz · 05-08-2012, 10:39 PM

mmmmm fudge ....tasty tasty fudge :twisted:

Weldangrind · 05-08-2012, 11:22 PM

Sent you a text, but didn't hear from you. I know that you turn into a pumpkin after 8:30.

midlifekrisiz · 05-09-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Sent you a text, but didn't hear from you. I know that you turn into a pumpkin after 8:30.

ya I can come over tonight if you want but don't know if the fudge will make it :wink:

midlifekrisiz · 05-10-2012, 11:22 PM

got the swing arm installed but only enough room for one washer on one side

I am guessing that is why there were rubber ones?

as for making sure the two sprockets line up the only other thing I can see is to shim the sprocket over

here it is where it is always bolted (nuts and washers removed and bolts slid back)
you can see that the chain isn't quite in line

here is where the sprocket has to sit to be in full line with the front

spacer ? (2 piece preferably )

Weldangrind · 05-11-2012, 01:42 AM

My guess is that the sprocket was never in line. As long as the chain isn't too tight, it shouldn't be an issue.

If you want to correct it, try to determine the distance that the sprocket needs to move in order to be perfect. That amount could then be cut from the left side of the swingarm for proper alignment. I wouldn't space the sprocket, because that puts it too close to the rear end housing, and it should bear against the hub.

midlifekrisiz · 05-11-2012, 02:58 PM

I put it back where it is supposed to be and re-bolted it together but will give it a bit more slack in the chain as it seemed a bit tight.

now seeing as I could only get one washer on one side is the other side going to wear on the new bushing ?

going out riding tomorrow so will let you know how it works.

Weldangrind · 05-12-2012, 03:19 AM

I wouldn't worry about it; just slather it with grease. You might not need any washers between the swingarm and the frame.

SpudRider · 05-12-2012, 05:27 AM

Did you ever get any fudge, Weld? :?: Inquiring minds want to know! :?

Spud

jaloos · 05-12-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by midlifekrisiz

I put it back where it is supposed to be and re-bolted it together but will give it a bit more slack in the chain as it seemed a bit tight.

now seeing as I could only get one washer on one side is the other side going to wear on the new bushing ?

going out riding tomorrow so will let you know how it works.

I just tore the swing arm off the new Rebel T1 and it had no washers. After taking it out there was gap that looked like a washer would fit but in fact all they did was torked the bolt so tight it sucked the frame into the swing arm tube. I added a grease fitting and threw it back on without any washers and loose enough that there was a small gap on both sides. Worked out fine and there is a place now for the grease to exit on both sides now. The swing arm moves alot better now that the frame is not binding it up on the two sides. If anything I would put a couple thin nylon washers on it.

Weldangrind · 05-12-2012, 10:05 PM

I was thinking that nylon washers (or similar) would be a good idea as well.

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05-08-2012, 01:30 PM	#17
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Excellent. Are you actually gonna save some for me this time? Not that I didn't enjoy that awesome lemon meringue pie. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-08-2012, 08:31 PM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've got the parts ready now. Coming to get it, or do you want me to drop it off? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-08-2012, 10:39 PM	#21
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	mmmmm fudge ....tasty tasty fudge :twisted: __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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05-08-2012, 11:22 PM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Sent you a text, but didn't hear from you. I know that you turn into a pumpkin after 8:30. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-10-2012, 11:22 PM	#24
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	got the swing arm installed but only enough room for one washer on one side I am guessing that is why there were rubber ones? as for making sure the two sprockets line up the only other thing I can see is to shim the sprocket over here it is where it is always bolted (nuts and washers removed and bolts slid back) you can see that the chain isn't quite in line here is where the sprocket has to sit to be in full line with the front spacer ? (2 piece preferably ) __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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05-11-2012, 01:42 AM	#25
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	My guess is that the sprocket was never in line. As long as the chain isn't too tight, it shouldn't be an issue. If you want to correct it, try to determine the distance that the sprocket needs to move in order to be perfect. That amount could then be cut from the left side of the swingarm for proper alignment. I wouldn't space the sprocket, because that puts it too close to the rear end housing, and it should bear against the hub. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#26
midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	I put it back where it is supposed to be and re-bolted it together but will give it a bit more slack in the chain as it seemed a bit tight. now seeing as I could only get one washer on one side is the other side going to wear on the new bushing ? going out riding tomorrow so will let you know how it works. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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05-12-2012, 03:19 AM	#27
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wouldn't worry about it; just slather it with grease. You might not need any washers between the swingarm and the frame. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-12-2012, 05:27 AM	#28
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05-12-2012, 10:05 PM	#30
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was thinking that nylon washers (or similar) would be a good idea as well. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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