Servicing the swingarm: Difference between revisions
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Remove the rubber chain guard from the swingarm. Wipe off any crud from it and the swingarm. If you are planning to re-paint the swingarm when you see how horrible it looks, Duplicolor [http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-HWP101-Silver-Performance-Wheel/dp/B000B6DFZ0 silver wheel paint], available at fine Wal-Mart stores everywhere, is a perfect match. | Remove the rubber chain guard from the swingarm. Wipe off any crud from it and the swingarm. If you are planning to re-paint the swingarm when you see how horrible it looks, Duplicolor [http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-HWP101-Silver-Performance-Wheel/dp/B000B6DFZ0 silver wheel paint], available at fine Wal-Mart stores everywhere, is a perfect match. | ||
7) Remove the plastic rings from either end of the pivot shaft and clean them. They pop out easily with your fingernails. | 7) Remove the plastic rings from either end of the pivot shaft sleeve and clean them. They pop out easily with your fingernails. | ||
8) Remove the pivot shaft from the front of the swingarm by sliding it out one end. | 8) Remove the pivot shaft sleeve from the front of the swingarm by sliding it out one end. | ||
9) Wash the pivot shaft, pivot shaft sleeve, and needle bearings with kerosene and dry thoroughly. | 9) Wash the pivot shaft, pivot shaft sleeve, and needle bearings with kerosene and dry thoroughly. | ||