xt600e rear linkage rebuild
Hi guys
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as the weather in Georgia gets shittier and riskier to ride, I've started my wintry improvements and that one seems to be most important:
time after time rear swingarm on my '02 xt has gained quite a free play in almost all links of rear linkage (so far not on the swingarm's bearings).
so I've bought used linkage kit on ebay, but instead of direct replacing, I've decided to improve the "new" one in this way:
all but one links are made with just sleeves and I'd like to replace them with bearings.
I will have to ask you guys some questions about this stuff.
also, if you've done something similar, than sharing your experience would be great.
well, as you see (or just already know without these pics) only in #3 is a bearing and other links are made with sleeves.
as far as I know there's quite similar configuration on all xt's of other years as well.
the reason why I do this is simple - more durability. sleeve or bearing, they obviously depend on lubrication and I suppose, bearings should last much longer.
so my plan is to change sleeves with bearings in the link #2 and #4.
and probably I will also have to change/reshape one or more center axis or outer hole diameter according to the size of the bearing.
and now I start with questions:
1. is there any chance to place a bearing in the link #1 (coilover's end) as well?
2. which will be more durable in the links 2 and 4 - needle roller bearings or couple of ball bearings on the both sides?
3. do I have to stick to the special grade of bearing or any new bearing will anyway be better than sleeve?
that's it so far. I'm gonna update this topic according to the progress as well.
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