2005 ultra
got a rear end wobble in the corners , so I am going to replace the rubber isolators on the swingarm this weekend, question is can I do one side at a time or do I have to remove the shaft altogether? the manual only cover removal of the inner bushings and bearings. rear tire off ground, support rear of tranny, does the shaft have a welded nut on one side? or can I remove one nut move shaft enough to remove & replace isolator , then go to the other side and do the same?

thanks mike

 

I just recently replaced mine with the Glide Pro Stabilizing system. Made a big difference in cornering and how the bike handles uneven pavement. If your going back with stock you can do one side at a time. You may have to double nut one side of the shaft in order to loosen the other side because it doesn't have a permanant fixed nut on either side. The kit I put in had a bigger swing arm shaft so I didn't have to worry about messing up the threads on the end of the shaft by clamping down on it. I did have to loosen the drive belt. I had a wide flat scissors jack under the frame and used a small car scissors jack under the transmission to center the shaft when installing the nylon bushing that came with the kit.

 

yes going back with OEM isolators,bought them last year just never got around to changing them, good idea on the double nut if it wont come loose,,thanks

 

It's a few years since I did mine, when I used a jack to support the trans and removed the shaft etc. I don't see much benefit in doing one side at a time, as by dropping the swingarm clear you can do some house-keeping around that area! It can get darned filthy. Also check your swingarm bushings, as they may be worn.

I also installed a True-Track kit, which provides support to the bushings and seals and is a great enhancement for handling and stability.