Swing arm joint free play

Dragon · 02-08-2009, 04:04 PM

The joint on the swing arm moves up/down and left/right, besides rotating. The freeplay isn't much; but it's definitely noticeable. Is this something I need to worry about? I ride it on the freeway almost everyday; so I'd like to know if the wheel is about to fall off!

liverchip · 02-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Check the bushings as well as the swingarm pivot points on the frame.

TeamCheap · 02-08-2009, 04:41 PM

A close thorough inspection will tell you if the wheel is ready to drop off.

I'd look into it to make sure it is all right before hitting the road.

I wonder what would happen first if it came apart........well I suppose it would first get a bit wobbly like a flat tire maybe or just dog track a bit.

Dragon · 02-08-2009, 09:26 PM

The pivot bolt was loose. I tightened it, but there's still some freeplay. I guess that means the bushing is worn-out. Where do I find a new bushing?

czowner · 02-10-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

The pivot bolt was loose. I tightened it, but there's still some freeplay. I guess that means the bushing is worn-out. Where do I find a new bushing?

I found some "top hat" bronze bushes at my local bearing supplier. The bushes are not an "off the shelf" size I had to buy larger ones and have them machined down, and a new sleeve made for the middle. While it was all in bits I put some bronze bushes and grease nipples in the shock linkage as well.

Jonathan.

Lucien · 08-31-2014, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the info!!!

culcune · 08-31-2014, 10:31 PM

Where in Baja are you? I am seriously thinking of riding to Ensenada in November to watch the start of the Baja 1000. Also, next March for the start of the 250 in San Felipe.

Lucien · 09-01-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Where in Baja are you? I am seriously thinking of riding to Ensenada in November to watch the start of the Baja 1000. Also, next March for the start of the 250 in San Felipe.

I live in Tijuana, culcune let me know, maybe we can work something out!!

culcune · 09-01-2014, 06:59 PM

Do you ever ride east, maybe to Mexicali? I would like to try a ride there one of these Saturdays. Algondones and San Luis are right next door to me if you ever get out this way, too. Tijuana sounds like it would be a weekend ride for me, but that crossing seems like it would be a monster--maybe cross at Tecate or even Algodones coming home. I guess I have hijacked this thread long enough--PM me!

Before I go, is anyone else up to try to watch the start of the Baja 1000 this November, or even the Baja 250? We can ride from Yuma or I could meet up with you between Yuma and there...

Lucien · 09-03-2014, 09:28 AM

Here in TJ, if you ride, if your bike is not too bulky, you slice lanes at the border...

02-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Swing arm joint free play The joint on the swing arm moves up/down and left/right, besides rotating. The freeplay isn't much; but it's definitely noticeable. Is this something I need to worry about? I ride it on the freeway almost everyday; so I'd like to know if the wheel is about to fall off! __________________ Chinabikeless
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02-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	The pivot bolt was loose. I tightened it, but there's still some freeplay. I guess that means the bushing is worn-out. Where do I find a new bushing? __________________ Chinabikeless
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08-31-2014, 10:31 PM	#7
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Where in Baja are you? I am seriously thinking of riding to Ensenada in November to watch the start of the Baja 1000. Also, next March for the start of the 250 in San Felipe. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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09-01-2014, 06:59 PM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Do you ever ride east, maybe to Mexicali? I would like to try a ride there one of these Saturdays. Algondones and San Luis are right next door to me if you ever get out this way, too. Tijuana sounds like it would be a weekend ride for me, but that crossing seems like it would be a monster--maybe cross at Tecate or even Algodones coming home. I guess I have hijacked this thread long enough--PM me! Before I go, is anyone else up to try to watch the start of the Baja 1000 this November, or even the Baja 250? We can ride from Yuma or I could meet up with you between Yuma and there... __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#3
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	A close thorough inspection will tell you if the wheel is ready to drop off. I'd look into it to make sure it is all right before hitting the road. I wonder what would happen first if it came apart........well I suppose it would first get a bit wobbly like a flat tire maybe or just dog track a bit.
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08-31-2014, 09:55 PM	#6
Lucien Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baja California, Mexico Posts: 76	Thanks for the info!!!
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09-03-2014, 09:28 AM	#10
Lucien Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baja California, Mexico Posts: 76	Here in TJ, if you ride, if your bike is not too bulky, you slice lanes at the border...
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