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More Xt600 Swingarm Fun!

Are there any good folks out there who know where there are some Photos of a swingarm coming apart?so I know what I am lookin for.. the line drawing of the exploded diagram doesnt make a lot of sense to me.

I am a bit wary of pulling mine apart for 2 or 3 reasons........

1) I have never worked on a Monoshock before and the exploded diagram of the swingarm and monoshock system i have off the Web looks frightening! how many bits are there ?????

2) it has 15mm of vertical 'play' and 10-12mm of side to side 'play'
would 'giving it a damn good grease up' sort it out or would that just make it messier to strip?

3) on another thread someone mentioned using a 10 ton press to install bushings n stuff...... can it be done without?

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Are there any good folks out there who know where there are some Photos of a swingarm coming apart?so I know what I am lookin for.. the line drawing of the exploded diagram doesnt make a lot of sense to me.

I am a bit wary of pulling mine apart for 2 or 3 reasons........

1) I have never worked on a Monoshock before and the exploded diagram of the swingarm and monoshock system i have off the Web looks frightening! how many bits are there ?????

No panic, everything is pretty logical. Indeed a lot of parts but if you follow the dashed lines for sequence of assembly you wil be allright.

2) it has 15mm of vertical 'play' and 10-12mm of side to side 'play'
would 'giving it a damn good grease up' sort it out or would that just make it messier to strip?

Vertical play: see other posts. Side play: caused by worn 'main bearings', the ones that the arm itself tirns around. Just replace these, no press required, just hammer and punch. There are aftermarket revision kits available.
Btw: a good grease does not help ...

3) on another thread someone mentioned using a 10 ton press to install bushings n stuff...... can it be done without?

I proposed that just to make a modification ... don't worry.

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Thank you.

Thanks for the Info Auke.... i was really worried at the thought of stripping it down. it all started as a routine make a new sidestand and replace chain and sprockets........ i
NOW my bike is on a stand minus front end and has had Headstock bearings replaced, front wheel bearings to be done, the list seems endless..... it seems that every time i remove some part, i find another part that needs replacing or im not happy with. ( for instance the rubber boot on the monoshock that fits on the swingarm.....exspensive! then there's these bearings for the swingarm...)
ITS GONNA END AS A FULL REBUILD I JUST KNOW IT.....LOL

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Fear not! Check out the following link for a (relative) layman's guide to bike-spannering. It's always handy to develop these skills and gets you involved with your bike (don't tell the wife, mind, she'll get jealous).
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I dont mind ya telling the wife.....

especially as she is now the EX WIFE...... living in UK and I live in Spain..................
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