Swing arm adjustment
Swing arm adjustment
You can reference my other post: 1985 FXWG Breakdown and Rebuild
Hey guys have a question; The manual says to preload the swing arm bearings using a spring scale.
Does anyone do this/have done this a different way with same results?
Thanks
Ride safe!
Hey guys have a question; The manual says to preload the swing arm bearings using a spring scale.
Does anyone do this/have done this a different way with same results?
Thanks
Ride safe!
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Those use the same bearing/race as the wheels bearings if memory serves. Difference is, they don't roll over a million times a day so they are more like steering head bearing setup.
Basically, no side to side free play and no binding. With no shocks, the swing arm should freely drop from raised to lowered position by it's own weight.
If you want to do it by the book, pick up a cheap fish scale at walmart, about $10.
Basically, no side to side free play and no binding. With no shocks, the swing arm should freely drop from raised to lowered position by it's own weight.
If you want to do it by the book, pick up a cheap fish scale at walmart, about $10.
Those use the same bearing/race as the wheels bearings if memory serves. Difference is, they don't roll over a million times a day so they are more like steering head bearing setup.
Basically, no side to side free play and no binding. With no shocks, the swing arm should freely drop from raised to lowered position by it's own weight.
If you want to do it by the book, pick up a cheap fish scale at walmart, about $10.
Basically, no side to side free play and no binding. With no shocks, the swing arm should freely drop from raised to lowered position by it's own weight.
If you want to do it by the book, pick up a cheap fish scale at walmart, about $10.
Ride safe!
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