Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE

ballast · 02-17-2011, 01:54 PM

<s>Based on my success with the mods and maintanence so far I have decided to go ahead and attempt the swing arm, drive shaft maintanence. I have the oil seals and the grease. I hope to be able to get to it over the 3 day weekend coming up.

Got the wheel and the gear box off. Will pull the swing arm tomorrow. Can I use molly grease everywhere or do I need to pick up some chassis grease as well?

Can I use the old swingarm seals or do I just need to let it sit until I can get some?

Other than that it is going quite well. Got it all apart. It is amazing how the instructions make more sense as you get into these things.</s>
GOT IT! DONE! FINISHED! FINI!

caper · 02-17-2011, 03:02 PM

Don't forget the compression gaskets for the exhaust:)

ballast · 02-17-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

Don't forget the compression gaskets for the exhaust:)

Got those also. Last thing back on will be my new Cobra exhaust.

redjay · 02-17-2011, 04:45 PM

Check the rubber boot on the final drive tube near the swing arm for cracks.

**ringadingh** · 02-17-2011, 05:18 PM

Follow the instructions on Gadgets sight and youll have no problems.

cactusjack · 02-17-2011, 05:48 PM

Charlie, I've done mine twice now and it's not a big deal. Somewhat tedious, but not difficult. Gadget's instructions will get you through it just fine. One thing Gadget suggests is cutting the brake hose loops on the swingarm. I don't do that. The swingarm will slide down the hose far enough to allow you to rotate the hinged end of the swingarm 90° to the left. That leaves plenty of room to service the bearings and replace the seals. I set my swingarm on a 5 gallon bucket to keep it steady.

Good luck, don't lose the little pin and let us know how easy it was and what a good time you had doing it when you're done.

ballast · 02-20-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Check the rubber boot on the final drive tube near the swing arm for cracks.

Have a replacement just in case and the 2 oil seals.

**ringadingh** · 02-20-2011, 10:05 AM

You can use the Moly grease everywhere on the swingarm and driveshaft. It will work fine for that application.

caper · 02-20-2011, 10:17 AM

Steve where did you buy the molly grease?

1moresin · 02-20-2011, 11:34 AM

i bought my at honda, honda pro 60 i think it was, just did my yesterday went well, new rear tire today

**ringadingh** · 02-20-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by caper

Steve where did you buy the molly grease?

You should be able to get it at Canadian Tire, or any auto parts store. I use the Moly Slip brand, it comes in a can or tube.

caper · 02-20-2011, 12:13 PM

Loctite makes it too Called Molly Paste , its supposed to be one of the best. Thats the one I am lookin for :)

ballast · 02-20-2011, 05:34 PM

I'm going for beer while y'all weigh in.
Thanks.

cactusjack · 02-20-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ballast

I'm going for beer while y'all weigh in.
Thanks.

I assume you are waiting for an answer about the swingarm seals?

I thought you had swingarm seals on hand? Or did you reinstall the old seals and forgot about the new ones? You would probably be okay reusing the old seals.

ballast · 02-20-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by ballast

I'm going for beer while y'all weigh in.
Thanks.

I assume you are waiting for an answer about the swingarm seals?

I thought you had swingarm seals on hand? Or did you reinstall the old seals and forgot about the new ones? You would probably be okay reusing the old seals.

I ordered the wrong thing cause I didn't understand everything clearly. I will clean up and use the old ones and make sure I have new ones on hand for the next go round.

But you were right CJ, this whole swingarm thing is not nearly as bad as the anticipation of doing the whole swingarm thing.

So, got beer, will press on.

02-17-2011, 01:54 PM	#1
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE <s>Based on my success with the mods and maintanence so far I have decided to go ahead and attempt the swing arm, drive shaft maintanence. I have the oil seals and the grease. I hope to be able to get to it over the 3 day weekend coming up. Got the wheel and the gear box off. Will pull the swing arm tomorrow. Can I use molly grease everywhere or do I need to pick up some chassis grease as well? Can I use the old swingarm seals or do I just need to let it sit until I can get some? Other than that it is going quite well. Got it all apart. It is amazing how the instructions make more sense as you get into these things.</s> GOT IT! DONE! FINISHED! FINI! __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2011, 03:02 PM	#2
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Don't forget the compression gaskets for the exhaust:) __________________ Live in the NOW !
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02-17-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Check the rubber boot on the final drive tube near the swing arm for cracks.
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02-17-2011, 05:18 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Follow the instructions on Gadgets sight and youll have no problems. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Charlie, I've done mine twice now and it's not a big deal. Somewhat tedious, but not difficult. Gadget's instructions will get you through it just fine. One thing Gadget suggests is cutting the brake hose loops on the swingarm. I don't do that. The swingarm will slide down the hose far enough to allow you to rotate the hinged end of the swingarm 90° to the left. That leaves plenty of room to service the bearings and replace the seals. I set my swingarm on a 5 gallon bucket to keep it steady. Good luck, don't lose the little pin and let us know how easy it was and what a good time you had doing it when you're done. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-20-2011, 10:05 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE You can use the Moly grease everywhere on the swingarm and driveshaft. It will work fine for that application. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-20-2011, 10:17 AM	#9
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Steve where did you buy the molly grease? __________________ Live in the NOW !
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02-20-2011, 11:34 AM	#10
1moresin Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Painesville,oh Posts: 58	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE i bought my at honda, honda pro 60 i think it was, just did my yesterday went well, new rear tire today
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02-20-2011, 12:13 PM	#12
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE Loctite makes it too Called Molly Paste , its supposed to be one of the best. Thats the one I am lookin for :) __________________ Live in the NOW !
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02-20-2011, 05:34 PM	#13
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Swing Arm/Drive Shaft DONE DONE DONE I'm going for beer while y'all weigh in. Thanks. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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