The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Ron_S. on September 11, 2012, 10:27:14 AM

Title: swing arm bearing lube
Post by: Ron_S. on September 11, 2012, 10:27:14 AM

How do I know when I have enough grease in the swing arm bearings?  The book (Haynes) says grease it until the old grease is expelled and new grease is visible.  Where will I be able to see it?  

Title: Re: swing arm bearing lube
Post by: Bob_Roller on September 11, 2012, 10:30:04 AM

It will come out from under the large washer .

Title: Re: swing arm bearing lube
Post by: Ron_S. on September 11, 2012, 10:31:10 AM

Sorry.  '86 R65 mono-shock.  

Title: Re: swing arm bearing lube
Post by: Bob_Roller on September 11, 2012, 10:59:42 AM

From  a parts site, looks the same as the twin shock bikes, minus the large washer over the bearing .

Title: Re: swing arm bearing lube
Post by: Ron_S. on September 11, 2012, 11:17:12 AM

It must have been in need of grease.  I've put a lot in there and still see no new grease.  I'll put in some more.  Thanks.