Swingarm Maintenance finally done

GRiSO Capo Posts : 332 Join date : 2016-09-09 Age : 75

I decided it wasn't going to do itself so this morning I jumped in to do the maintenence on the swingarm bearings. While I was there I also lubed up the dog bone needle bearings. One thing to note for those doing the dog bone needle bearings don't push the bushing too far out or you will be getting those damn little needles back in place. I knew not to do that, but went just a little too far LOL

Anyway, about 4 hours from start to finish and I don't plan on ever doing this again. I need a motorcycle lift too, crawling around on the floor at 69 years old just wore me the hell out.

I used a wheel chock to hold he front end steady and strapped it down too then I have a motorcycle engine lift that I put under the sump to hold the bike up.

I followed the instructions from the Stelvio write up and all went as planned.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1785 Join date : 2015-02-02 Age : 63

Wouldn’t a couple of grease nipples be good here ?

Grignapoco Posts : 159 Join date : 2018-02-09 Age : 70

Jerry - I really like the combo I have in the shop. Harbor Freight bike lift bought on sale and an LA Chock trailer chock. Works like a champ and it is so nice to be able to work on the bike at a comfortable height.

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But you have to stand up very straight to work on the bike. LOL Can't figure out why photos taken with my phone post on the site upside down.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1657 Join date : 2014-09-22

FrontRangeRider wrote:: Jerry - I really like the combo I have in the shop. Harbor Freight bike lift bought on sale and an LA Chock trailer chock. Works like a champ and it is so nice to be able to work on the bike at a comfortable height.

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But you have to stand up very straight to work on the bike. LOL Can't figure out why photos taken with my phone post on the site upside down.

Bloody Hell, how do you get the bike upsidedown, it must make it easier to work on!

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

Does it leak much in that position?

Let me help you up.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 332 Join date : 2016-09-09 Age : 75

I told my wife I am getting one of those for Christmas, now to find room for it in the garage.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1738 Join date : 2014-07-03

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Uhm ... is that a latte holder at the top of your w/s, FRR? jocolor

Bill

GRiSO Capo Posts : 1108 Join date : 2017-08-06 Age : 70

I have to turn my phone sideways to take pictures or they will flip. No idea why. Android.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10198 Join date : 2013-09-30

I don't understand. Every pic is oriented correctly. You lot are weird!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1108 Join date : 2017-08-06 Age : 70

And those are our good points!

Grignapoco Posts : 159 Join date : 2018-02-09 Age : 70

~~Steak~~ Street - Thank you for fixing the photo.

Jerry - You will like the lift, especially if you add a hands free chock. No more hanging on the bike with one hand while trying to get straps attached.

Bill - I'm not sure what you are referring to. The edge of the beer fridge is just inside the photo on the left, my shop stool is to the left of the front wheel and a screwdriver set can be seen behind the bike in the area between the tank and where the seat would be. I did remove the half consumed bottle of Fat Tire ale from the lift before taking the picture. Smile

~~Steak~~ Street edited the photo so now I see the "latte holder." No, it is the flip up wind deflector on the windshield. Can't say as I notice any real difference, regardless of the angle of the deflector. But I have been told before that I am insensitive....

Alden

L'Innominato Posts : 3420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 65

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Montanarolo Posts : 24 Join date : 2018-01-31 Age : 63

FRR- what windshield is that?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67

Jerry,

How dry did things look? I have a 2014 with 9500 miles and haven't even thought about having this work done or trying to do it as I'm not as technically inclined or adventuresome as you. I'd be glad to help you wrestle the GRiSO if you need to again as long as I'm not on the road someplace.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 332 Join date : 2016-09-09 Age : 75

JohnA wrote:: Jerry,

How dry did things look? I have a 2014 with 9500 miles and haven't even thought about having this work done or trying to do it as I'm not as technically inclined or adventuresome as you. I'd be glad to help you wrestle the GRiSO if you need to again as long as I'm not on the road someplace.

I thnik I have 13k miles on mine. The right bearing had "some" grease on it and the left was almost dry. they both needed to be done and glad I did it

If you want to do it let me know and we can get together on a Friday Sat or Sunday when I am in town.

Just an FYI, southeastern motorsports in Garden City told me today he can do any work on the Guzzi if someone need it. He is an Aprilia dealer but he also works on guzzi.

That is just for items that I can't do, and hopefully I won't come across any of those.

Just let me know

Grignapoco Posts : 159 Join date : 2018-02-09 Age : 70

KilerX - It is the Vario Touring Naked Bike (VTNB) windshield made by MRA in Germany. The only place that I know that sells it in the US is Twisted Throttle.

Montanarolo Posts : 14 Join date : 2014-02-23

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I really like that lift, as well as the the red color scheme on your GRiSO.

Gravity in Colorado seems waaay different than it is here in Oklahoma though Suspect

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Tim

GRiSO Capo Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67

Jerry ("Cognosticator"), who started this thread was kind enough to offer to come help a novice mechanic take on this service. My 2014 with 12K miles had no visible grease on the swing arm bearing. I bet if we were wearing white gloves, they wouldn't have gotten dirty on that bearing. It had to be much better as a two man job. We greased the "outer" swing arm bearing and the needle bearings in the shock while at it. Here's a shot of Jerry hard at it. And, I was helping, but someone had to take the picture (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 332 Join date : 2016-09-09 Age : 75

LOL, you are being modest John. John had taken a lot of the things off before I got there making it quicker for me to git r dun.

Glad to be able to help and thanks for the wine :-)

Don Abbondio Posts : 57 Join date : 2015-07-05

Thread hijack: How good is that screen? I'm about to hoof mine about 2500 miles around Europe and feel the need for something.

Steve

GRiSO Capo Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67

Steve

Do a search on windshield and you’ll find a thread from 2018 with lots of choices including the two in this thread.

Don Abbondio Posts : 57 Join date : 2015-07-05

JohnA wrote:: Steve

Do a search on windshield and you’ll find a thread from 2018 with lots of choices including the two in this thread.

Thanks. On it.

Godfather Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59

JohnA wrote:: Jerry ("Cognosticator"), who started this thread was kind enough to offer to come help a novice mechanic take on this service. My 2014 with 12K miles had no visible grease on the swing arm bearing. I bet if we were wearing white gloves, they wouldn't have gotten dirty on that bearing. It had to be much better as a two man job. We greased the "outer" swing arm bearing and the needle bearings in the shock while at it. Here's a shot of Jerry hard at it. And, I was helping, but someone had to take the picture (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).

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That's some goddam BLACK hair for 70! What's your secret to a stress free life?. Thumbs Up

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