greasing the swing arm.
 

how often should the swing arm set up be greased, and is it possilble to over pack the set up with grease..thanks..phil.

Because I use the endless original Yammie chain, it forces me to put the rubber seals in place again and clean them, and repack the bearings with fresh grease, every time I change chain kit. Usually it's every year. And it's always more or less necessary.

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Fred, XTZ660, Holland.

i recommend not to grease the bearings while swingarm is in place. usually the sealings are forced out due to the pressure when greasing.
do as fred recommends, grease only when swingarm is dismounted. under normal conditions, once in a year is more than enough.

regards
klaus

i will put my grease gun away then...thanks lads...question answered.
phil....

ONe alternative to the continuous chain is to use a rivet link. The only advantage to continuous is no link. A riveted chain is no weaker than a continuous.

The only problem with rivet links is it requires a special tool. It can be expensive for a good one. BUt, if means not taking a swing arm off it can make difference. You can have one riveted at a dealer for free or a pop for the mechanic.

But, the swing arm needs the grease any way, so it seems to work out nicely.
Also, if the arm has a grease fitting its ok to shoot some grease in there. Just don't pump it full until it comes out the seals. Just pump a little in. It'll work through and then just regulary pump some in.

Thanks,
Todd Bellew


[This message has been edited by Todd Bellew (edited 19 June 2003).]