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