Thread: Regreasing swing arm and head race bearings
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Old 07-01-15, 23:38
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Originally Posted by maxwell123455 View Post
That's the head race bearings loose so packed with a bit of grease and new one on the way. The swing arm bolt is well and truely lodged in and is going to take some time to try and get out, had the bike on it's stand for two days and kept spraying bolt head with wd40 but no movement and now the nuts banjoed. I've ordered a new bolt but refuse to pay nearly �25 for a 22mm nut. I'll sort something out!!!
Hi

IMO spraying the bolt head is not what's needed....the oil can't get onto and into the swing arm shaft with out gravity letting in ooze down whilst it's on it's side.

I suggest trying the same again but leaving the moto on it's side?

If you see my swing arm shaft and how it was corroded I can only imagine what a UK moto would be like taking into account road salt and dampness.

Don't forget a drift and lump hammer whilst it's on its side to give it a good clout or three.




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