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Author Topic: swing arm bearing lube  (Read 817 times)

Ron_S.

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swing arm bearing lube
« 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?  
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: swing arm bearing lube
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 10:30:04 AM »
It will come out from under the large washer .
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Ron_S.

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Re: swing arm bearing lube
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 10:31:10 AM »
Sorry.  '86 R65 mono-shock.  
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Re: swing arm bearing lube
« Reply #3 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 .
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'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Ron_S.

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Re: swing arm bearing lube
« Reply #4 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.  
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