Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Transmission/Swingarm mount

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 09:28 AM
Share
  #1  
Ricky Bobby's Avatar
Ricky Bobby
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: McGregor, Texas
Default Transmission/Swingarm mount
After reading till I feel like I am about to explode, can someome please explain how the swingarm mounts to the transmission on a 2007 Ultra? When I look at the swingarm, it appears to mount to pivot points on the frame. Does the oil pan mount anywhere at the rear of the bike, or it it just mounted/part of the tranny, and mounted to the motor?
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:21 PM
Share
  #2  
fabrik8r's Avatar
fabrik8r
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 31
From: earth
Default
pivot axle; it goes all the way through both eyes of the swingarm and the back of the transmission.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 01:20 PM
Share
  #3  
Ricky Bobby's Avatar
Ricky Bobby
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: McGregor, Texas
Default
I'll see if I can find a picture in my service manual. I am mounting a Bagger Brace this evening when I get home. That's what lead to the curiosty.

Thanks,


Originally Posted by fabrik8r
pivot axle; it goes all the way through both eyes of the swingarm and the back of the transmission.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:02 PM
Share
  #4  
HotVrod's Avatar
HotVrod
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 279
Likes: 13
From: Mentor, Ohio
Default
Here is the cure for your swingarm issues...eff them braces....been there done it. it is a band aid..
 
Attached Thumbnails Transmission/Swingarm mount-glide-pro.jpg  
Reply
0
Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:05 PM
Share
  #5  
HotVrod's Avatar
HotVrod
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 279
Likes: 13
From: Mentor, Ohio
Default
Here is what my stock swingarm bushings looked like when I took em out...

If your just putting a brace on you wont even touch the swingarm mount anyway...
 
Attached Thumbnails Transmission/Swingarm mount-bldg-2-warehouse-005.jpg  
Reply
0
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 01:54 PM
Share
  #6  
Teachinator's Avatar
Teachinator
Cruiser
15 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 116
Likes: 5
From: San Antonio, Texas
Default
I agree with HotVrod about the swing arm mounts. Have the same set-up on my 2000 RdKing and my son's Ultra Classic. Night and day difference with the legendary cornering wobble. Talk to Jake about his product. He's has some real good videos . http://www.glide-pro.com/
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 02:13 PM
Share
  #7  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
Thumbs down
Originally Posted by HotVrod
Here is the cure for your swingarm issues...eff them braces....been there done it. it is a band aid..
OP didn't ask about braces!
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Mar 16, 2013 | 02:37 PM
Share
  #8  
Ricky Bobby's Avatar
Ricky Bobby
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: McGregor, Texas
Default
In their defense, I did mention installing a Bagger Brace. I decided to go that route over the harder bushings. I couldn't find one bad review on the Bagger Brace.

I see now where the pivot axle mounts through the tranny. Had to shine a flashlight in there to see it.

Thanks,
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:02 PM
Share
  #9  
supermario1's Avatar
supermario1
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Mchenry Illinois
Default bagger wobble
to those who installed the motion pro kit. Do u also have the progressive bagger brace installed? i have the bagger brace and still get the damn wobble.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 17, 2013 | 04:28 AM
Share
  #10  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
Lightbulb
Originally Posted by supermario1
to those who installed the motion pro kit. Do u also have the progressive bagger brace installed? i have the bagger brace and still get the damn wobble.
Read my thread on bagger wobble, to better understand the cause of the problem. I wouldn't personally install more than one of these devices on the same bike.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:50 AM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE