Swingarm removal

[Dusterdude]

What are ya'll using to remove the funky nut on the left side?thanks

 

[joedrum]

:builder: and a punch of some sort... :hihihi:

 

[Dusterdude]

Groovy,thanks joe

 

[climbingtyler]

Just made a tool for this the other day. Took a grinder to a 17mm socket. Removal with a punch would not be the problem but installing it while holding the inner to the right torque value. The outer nut is a jam but that holds proper preloaded tension on the swingarm bearings which are tapered roller style.

I can post a pic later but i just cut the 4 fingers on the end and a window to insert an allen key and hold the inner at the proper preload.

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[Dusterdude]

If you would i would appreciate it.i bought a punch set to remove but your trick to install it sounds good

 

[climbingtyler]

Someone else made the same tool so I cannot take credit. Forget where I found it tho. I will take a couple pictures later.

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[Dusterdude]

Groovy

 

[Dusterdude]

Next issue,the punch isnt budging the nut,is heat the next option?

 

[climbingtyler]

The torque the jam jut is about 80 ft-lbs so I would wait and make the tool to remove it. I used the 1/2" breaker bar to get mine loose. I grabbed the bike as to not tip it so it is on there.

There is a dust/dirt seal on the other side that could be damaged with heat not to mention the grease in the bearing.

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[Dusterdude]

Cool,ill await your pics

 

[backlander]

viewtopic.php?f=83&t=3588&hilit=swing+arm+tool

 

[Dusterdude]

Thanks bl

 

[Steve83]

If you're not in a hurry, and if all else fails, I'll loan you mine. It also works on the steering head locknut, and the clutch nut.

Locknut Socket

• Steve83
• Jul 26, 2015

 

[Dusterdude]

Pm comin at you steve

 

[climbingtyler]

This is what I used on my 87 gl1200a. A regular socket would probably have been easier but be careful of the plated sockets as those bits can come off in pieces and be nasty. I used an impact socket that has no plating.

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Edited to fix typo and duplicate picture.

 

[Dusterdude]

Groovy thanks

 

[joedrum]

hmmmm i never had to go to such deals to get swingarm off ...anyway i hope it comes off soon and easy enough for you ... i remeber one time having long bar on one parts bike i have

 

[Dusterdude]

Thanks joe

 

[ianstaley]

I bought mine of flea bay, not a lot of money, but money none the less.

 

[Dusterdude]

I hear that