Swing Arm?
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Swing Arm?
I'm getting a chrome swing arm this weekend and I was going to pay the dealer to put it on ( 4 hours labor, ouch!! ) Was talking with a fellow biker friend and he says I'm nuts paying that kinda money for such an easy job. Now I do have some know how when it comes to working on bikes, cars that kinda stuff. I put a conversion kit on. So what do you guys think about me attempting to installed the swing arm my self?
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RE: Swing Arm?
I am doing the whole rearend on my 2005 WG. Chrome swingarm, axle covers, axle adjuster, belt sprocket and bolts, rotor and bolts, caliper, wheel spacers, and braided rear brake line. I have the repair manual and it goes into great detail. I also will do the cables and handle bar controls later. Parts all over the living room!
You can do it!
You can do it!
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RE: Swing Arm?
ORIGINAL: Wide Glide 05
I am doing the whole rearend on my 2005 WG. Chrome swingarm, axle covers, axle adjuster, belt sprocket and bolts, rotor and bolts, caliper, wheel spacers, and braided rear brake line. I have the repair manual and it goes into great detail. I also will do the cables and handle bar controls later. Parts all over the living room!
You can do it!
I am doing the whole rearend on my 2005 WG. Chrome swingarm, axle covers, axle adjuster, belt sprocket and bolts, rotor and bolts, caliper, wheel spacers, and braided rear brake line. I have the repair manual and it goes into great detail. I also will do the cables and handle bar controls later. Parts all over the living room!
You can do it!
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RE: Swing Arm?
Get the service manual and a torque wrench and the belt tool. Take your time and you will be fine.
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RE: Swing Arm?
Naz ma taz, with how much work you've done to your scoot, it shouldn't be a problem for ya. I replaced one on my old Sporty and there wasn't much to it. Of course I used my Pop's 2 ton electric hoist 
You might want to put some new grease in the swingarm bearings since ya got it apart.Post some pics when ya get it done. Timmer
You might want to put some new grease in the swingarm bearings since ya got it apart.Post some pics when ya get it done. Timmer
