clay Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 When my bikes on the stand, should there be any vertical movement with the swing arm, as mine has about 3/4" play. ive replaced the dog bone bearings, and it does look like the plays coming from the bottom of the shock,,, (Thanks in advance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 There are bearings in the shock - top and bottom. There should be minimal if no play vertically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 The bottom 'eye-ball' bearing gets a bit sloppy with age ,unfortunately it seems to be an unusual size and I couldn't source one cheaply from the mainstream bearing stockists .Good luck,I think you're in the dealers' hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for artie Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 It is rare for the bottom "heim joint" bearing to fail. Check the bolts or the holes on the triangle plates to see if the have ovaled out. Did you replace the bearing on the swing arm where the linkage connects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Replaced the underside bearings of the swing arm, at same time as i did the dog bones,, will check for wear on the bolts / plates at weak end. but think ham2 right, (more over time needed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteele Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Most likely to be the plates. Just a smidge of play there will relate to loads at t'other end of the swingarm. If it is a shock bearing, check the price and give me a shout - pretty sure I have one or two here I'm never going to use, I'll do you a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Most likely to be the plates. Just a smidge of play there will relate to loads at t'other end of the swingarm. If it is a shock bearing, check the price and give me a shout - pretty sure I have one or two here I'm never going to use, I'll do you a deal. Hi bud, ive sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Got round to checking the lower suspension, And your right lads, The plates are slightly worn, so ive ordered the uprated plates, (not sure if there worth the extra cost) Thanks again for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 i think they are worth it personnally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteele Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Agreed. If you're on the portly side (like me)....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 yes i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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