Wag while cruising
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From: NOVA
Almost there
Update and question. I have done all of your suggestions but replacing the swing arm bushings. The wag has moved from 45MPH to almost 70. I ordered a set of Drag Specialties swing arm bushings. Are they as good as HD or should I cancel the order and get the HD ones? Again. Thank you all. Mountainkowboy's post and picts. was spot on. I can not move my swing arm by hand either.
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Update and question. I have done all of your suggestions but replacing the swing arm bushings. The wag has moved from 45MPH to almost 70. I ordered a set of Drag Specialties swing arm bushings. Are they as good as HD or should I cancel the order and get the HD ones? Again. Thank you all. Mountainkowboy's post and picts. was spot on. I can not move my swing arm by hand either.
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so it is still there?
so you say you still have a wag. did you adjust the top engine adjuster with the suspension hanging on stand, when doing the alignment?
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yes. All straight. I am sure that the bushings are original.
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Update and question. I have done all of your suggestions but replacing the swing arm bushings. The wag has moved from 45MPH to almost 70. I ordered a set of Drag Specialties swing arm bushings. Are they as good as HD or should I cancel the order and get the HD ones? Again. Thank you all. Mountainkowboy's post and picts. was spot on. I can not move my swing arm by hand either.
If you're going to do the pivot bushings, most will recommend the bearing retrofit kit. Bearing kits are much easier to install correctly over the factory type bushings and are the "last time ever" you'll have to deal with it. Never used the nylon type bushing, but many guys have with good results. Just did a '95 Road King w/45K miles. The original bushings looked like new and the isolators weren't bad at all. But it was wobbling in a bumpy curve. It's like being on a rail now...