Swing arm removal

[Mick_J]

Need to change tyre very soon so I thought I would take out the swing arm and slosh a bit of grease in the bearings while I'm at it.  My manual does not say how to remove the caps covering the bolts, do they just prize off?

[DTTW]

Yes, gently pry them off. Should come off fairly easily.

Note whether you have washer on the right side of the swing arm pivot or not. In the manual it says this should be on the left side but I think that was a mistake in the manual.

[Mick_J]

Yes, gently pry them off. Should come off fairly easily.

Note whether you have washer on the right side of the swing arm pivot or not. In the manual it says this should be on the left side but I think that was a mistake in the manual.

Thanks DTTW, I will check the washer and post what I find.

[froudy]

Do you mean the frame caps on each side covering the main swing arm pivot spindle? If yes, then they just prise off..I use a blunt kitchen knife.
Just be careful not to damage the paint on the frame or it will start to rust.

As for the shim..I can't remember which side it goes on now..I haven't had my swingarm out for nearly two years now. Just look out for it when you pull the arm out

[Mick_J]

Job done, removed wheel and swing arm noting the shim which is more like a cup and it's on the right hand side looking forward (same as my manwel).  Cleaned it all up and re-greased the bearings and it went straight back in with no issues.  Tyre change was a bit of a three handed one arse and three footed job but once I got it started it all went well but I do need better rim protectors and another lever.  Gave the chain a good clean then gave the bike a good wash (sorry grog) and then oiled the chain (shame to get it all dirty again  )

[froudy]

Sod changing my own tyres...
After wrestling with a rear tyre on a mates Honda Dream back in the 80's I promised myself that I'd NEVER EVER do another one...
I've stuck by my word too

[Speedy1959]

Same for me Froudy..
I used to struggle with tubed Avon Roadrunners (remember them ?)..
Sod doing the modern low profile tubeless by hand !!

[grog]

Roadrunners, thats a memory. used to wear so flat.