In the process of going through my storm before getting her on the road, I've had the front end apart and back together and would like to remove the swinging arm, linkage and shock to check it all over, replace anything thats worn and give it all a good grease up. Is there anything I need to look out for, or is it a simple un-bolt and bolt up job?
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Removing the Rear End
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benny hedges
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Re: Removing the Rear End
you need to take the weight off the subframe and rear wheel before removing it.
to take the swing arm & shocker assy off, lift the bike just off the ground,
(i put it on the rear stand then hang it from the garage roof with ratchet straps hooked onto the seat hooks on the subframe, then remove the rear stand so its just 1" or so off the ground - if you dont have a garage roof, use a stepladder over the rear of the bike like an A frame)
take the wheel off etc, then unbolt the linkage underneath, then undo the top shocker nut (and bracket)
it should just drop out.
then remove the swing arm spindle through the footpegs and the swing arm should drop out too.
you need to take note of where any spacers and washers go & inspect the bearings carefully cos chances are theyre fkt.
search for miztaziggy's post on swing arm bearings cos he posted up part numbers - or use the ronayres.com fiche in the workshop section.
next, lower the bike back down onto a suitable support (preferably with the exhaust system already removed so you have a flat surface to support it on and dont damage the exhaust)
.....then unbolt the subframe, (take some pics of the wiring routing)
job done.
i suggest you download a copy of the parts fich and workshop manual from the links in the workshop section before going any further.
and TAKE PICS
before putting the swing arm back together with your new bearings.... search the workshop section for the thread on adding grease nipples to the s/a. makes it easier to look after your new bearings
to take the swing arm & shocker assy off, lift the bike just off the ground,
(i put it on the rear stand then hang it from the garage roof with ratchet straps hooked onto the seat hooks on the subframe, then remove the rear stand so its just 1" or so off the ground - if you dont have a garage roof, use a stepladder over the rear of the bike like an A frame)
take the wheel off etc, then unbolt the linkage underneath, then undo the top shocker nut (and bracket)
it should just drop out.
then remove the swing arm spindle through the footpegs and the swing arm should drop out too.
you need to take note of where any spacers and washers go & inspect the bearings carefully cos chances are theyre fkt.
search for miztaziggy's post on swing arm bearings cos he posted up part numbers - or use the ronayres.com fiche in the workshop section.
next, lower the bike back down onto a suitable support (preferably with the exhaust system already removed so you have a flat surface to support it on and dont damage the exhaust)
.....then unbolt the subframe, (take some pics of the wiring routing)
job done.
i suggest you download a copy of the parts fich and workshop manual from the links in the workshop section before going any further.
and TAKE PICS
before putting the swing arm back together with your new bearings.... search the workshop section for the thread on adding grease nipples to the s/a. makes it easier to look after your new bearings
Last edited by benny hedges on Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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bluestoesonnose
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Re: Removing the Rear End
Thanks for this, one question though, why do I need to remove the sub frame, I've taken a look and can't see why it needs to come off?
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Blues
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Blues
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benny hedges
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Re: Removing the Rear End
dont remove it then lol.... its just you mentioned removing the back end & the subframe is part of the back end lol.
tbh i think when you see the state of it you will want to at least give it a coat of paint in situ.... they usually rust across the round support where the rear mudguard/undertray clips on.
tbh i think when you see the state of it you will want to at least give it a coat of paint in situ.... they usually rust across the round support where the rear mudguard/undertray clips on.
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bluestoesonnose
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Re: Removing the Rear End
Cool, thanks, I thought I was going mad
TBH the bike is in such good nick I won't bother going that far, I've had all the bolts out and all is well
TBH the bike is in such good nick I won't bother going that far, I've had all the bolts out and all is well
Re: Removing the Rear End
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benny hedges
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Re: Removing the Rear End
this is doing my m8s zx6 last year
while looking for that pic i came across this old post which made me chuckle....
oh, btw... did you manage to get that sprocket nut off????
thought u may find this convo of use....
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to get mine off i needed my dad standing on the rear brake lever, bike facing the wall so it couldnt bolt forward, then a 6foot scaffold pole and a quick snap to get it loose
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if it's that tight, drill it off.
few small diameter holes in the nut and it will deform when you get a socket on it.
obviously you will need a new nut like...
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I remember once I put a plank of wood through the rear wheel to lock it, and I snapped it with the force req'd.
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currently iv tried loosening the nut with a large breakerbar with a 2metre steel tube on the end and all i suceeded in doing was bending the tube... so then i raided a mates garage and pinched his airgun this combined with a blowtorch and the nut still wouldnt budge! i was going to use the good old trustee black and red until those of you reminded me of the geerbox seal which would be mullered by the heat so im down to two options later this week im going to head over to a couple of hgv workshops and get one of them to give it a go with the 1" hi torque gun failing this im just going to cut it off and try not to f*ck the thread in the process!
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From: benny hedges00:35 To: Crazy Steve (NINJAA) you do realise it's a left hand thread don't you?
while looking for that pic i came across this old post which made me chuckle....
oh, btw... did you manage to get that sprocket nut off????
thought u may find this convo of use....
quote:
to get mine off i needed my dad standing on the rear brake lever, bike facing the wall so it couldnt bolt forward, then a 6foot scaffold pole and a quick snap to get it loose
reply:
if it's that tight, drill it off.
few small diameter holes in the nut and it will deform when you get a socket on it.
obviously you will need a new nut like...
reply:
I remember once I put a plank of wood through the rear wheel to lock it, and I snapped it with the force req'd.
reply:
currently iv tried loosening the nut with a large breakerbar with a 2metre steel tube on the end and all i suceeded in doing was bending the tube... so then i raided a mates garage and pinched his airgun this combined with a blowtorch and the nut still wouldnt budge! i was going to use the good old trustee black and red until those of you reminded me of the geerbox seal which would be mullered by the heat so im down to two options later this week im going to head over to a couple of hgv workshops and get one of them to give it a go with the 1" hi torque gun failing this im just going to cut it off and try not to f*ck the thread in the process!
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From: benny hedges00:35 To: Crazy Steve (NINJAA) you do realise it's a left hand thread don't you?
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Re: Removing the Rear End
Totally wombles brilliant mate hahahahabenny hedges wrote:
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From: benny hedges00:35 To: Crazy Steve (NINJAA) you do realise it's a left hand thread don't you?
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