[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 3banger

I neglected to take any photos with the rear swing arm out but yes the service is the same as the needle bearings on the linkage bits. Also it's a lot easier if you disconnect the rear brake hose mounted to swing arm first. I hung the the rear caliper from the passager foot peg with a wire tie. I'm glad I checked it as the bearings were quite dry. I'll try to remember to post pics when I do the head stock bearings. Right now I'm struggling with the puzzle that is getting the top bolt in place for the new progressive shock...

Yes, basically you remove the rear tire, then remove the lower shock linkage. Then, after disconnecting the rear brake hose, you pull the swingarm bolt. After the swingarm is removed, you can clean and grease the bearings in the swingarm.

Here is a link to a thread which tells you how to get the top bolt in place for the Progressive shock absorber.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=16352