06-04-2016, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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How much (If any) RX3 swing arm lateral movement.
Howdy All,
Had the bike up on the lift for chain maintenance today. While I was at it, I checked the swing arm for lateral movement by grasping the swing arm at the rear axle point and pulling/pushing while I held the bike steady. I see ~1mm to 2mm of lateral movement at the end of the swing arm. Should there be any lateral movement, or is there a tolerance? Cheers, Dan K.
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06-04-2016, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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I can't say for certain, Dan, but since the swing arm bearings are needle rollers (which need an itsy bit of clearance) I would not be surprised if 1-2 mm of play is normal.
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06-04-2016, 11:38 PM | #3 |
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Dan, My RX3 swingarm will move up and down with about 1/8" free travel when on the center stand which is from slop in the suspension linkage. Left to right not to much if any at all. rj
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06-05-2016, 12:17 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the input guys.
Cheers, Dan K.
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