i searched the archives a bit, but maybe not well. has someone posted an
easy-to-follow procedure for dismantling and lubing my swingarm and linkage
pivots? i installed a new rear tire yesterday, and was considering delving
into the swingarm at the same time, but didn't want to be flying blind, plus
my adjustable wrench was insufficient for breaking loose the pivot bolt.
rather than round it out, i figured i should wait and get a proper socket
and some proper knowledge of what i'm doing.
-mw
p.s. i was nervous about doing the tire, since i've never changed a
motorcycle tire before. it turned out to be pretty easy. i got 3 12" tire
irons from the local tire guy. the stock dunlop (6300 miles, not much tread
left) came off with surprisingly little trouble. it only took me about a
minute to break the bead loose. the replacement (gp110) went on super easy
with some help from a tablespoon or so of dishsoap mixed with water, and the
bead seated fully before i even got to 27 psi. sweeet. now i feel a little
more confident that i can deal with a flat if i should get one in the middle
of nowhere.
i was gonna wait til moab, but my tire was getting kind of scary bald, and
starting to really move around sideways in the dirt, besides, the local tire
guy had a gp110 for only $72.
swingarm bearing lube procedure?
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