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Brought the new shovel home & took it for a ride. Guy I bought it from told me that it had a vibration that he wasn't able to identify. I let go of the handlebars as I was slowing and it developed a serious front end wobble. Thought for a second it would throw me. I see that he has the rear wheel of center by about a 1/4 of an inch & I can fix that. I'm thinking it may need swing arm bushings. Anyone have experience with this. Is this something best left to a shop or can I do it on my handilift at home. what does it take to ensure alignment?
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The swing arm bearings are pretty easy to change. Remove the rear wheel and shocks. There is a lock tab on the SA bolt. Take the bolt out and the SA should drop out. Remove the spacers, seals, bearings and races. Replace in the reverse order. Pack the bearings with a good waterproof grease. I would also check the neck bearings. Raise the front wheel off the ground. Grab the lower legs near the axel and see if there is any play in the bearings. They will cause a wobble if worn. I would also check spokes for being loose. Good luck.
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I had a similar situation with a bike I bought used. Turned out the wobble was the lower triple tree bracket was broken in half. Scared the crap out of me when I pulled the headlight out for another reason and saw the crack.
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The swing arm bearings are pretty easy to change. Remove the rear wheel and shocks. There is a lock tab on the SA bolt. Take the bolt out and the SA should drop out. Remove the spacers, seals, bearings and races. Replace in the reverse order. Pack the bearings with a good waterproof grease. I would also check the neck bearings. Raise the front wheel off the ground. Grab the lower legs near the axel and see if there is any play in the bearings. They will cause a wobble if worn. I would also check spokes for being loose. Good luck.
The swing arm bearings are pretty easy to change. Remove the rear wheel and shocks. There is a lock tab on the SA bolt. Take the bolt out and the SA should drop out. Remove the spacers, seals, bearings and races. Replace in the reverse order. Pack the bearings with a good waterproof grease. I would also check the neck bearings. Raise the front wheel off the ground. Grab the lower legs near the axel and see if there is any play in the bearings. They will cause a wobble if worn. I would also check spokes for being loose. Good luck.
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Thanks for the suggestions....
I replaced the front wheel bearings & races, new tire & gave the neck bearings a turn and a half to tighten and the problem went away. I did pull the back wheel and shocks. The swing arm was tight. I'm probably gonna do the neck & swingarm bearings this winter as I am sure they have never been touched... photos in my link below
I replaced the front wheel bearings & races, new tire & gave the neck bearings a turn and a half to tighten and the problem went away. I did pull the back wheel and shocks. The swing arm was tight. I'm probably gonna do the neck & swingarm bearings this winter as I am sure they have never been touched... photos in my link below
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