2007-05-14 04:32:19 · 9 answers · asked by mik mc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
What kind of motorcycle are you talking about? And for the most part its pretty easy.
2007-05-14 04:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by privatepilot1024 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions.
Chain drive and shaft drive will have different procedures.
Kawasakis with drive shafts have a pin that has to be depressed to remove the shaft.
Every bike is different and has it's own idiosyncrasies.
Some bikes need a special tool to remove the swing arm pivot bolt nut.
Every bike uses a different torque spec to tighten the nut.
With all of this info in front of you, it's a piece of cake.
Purchase a shop manual.
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
2007-05-14 05:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most difficult bit is getting the bike in the air. No problem if the bike has a centre stand but on things like sports bikes you have to either lift the back end with a crane or support it from your garage roof with some rope. Once you get the back end supported and stable it's a simple bolt off bolt on job.
Some bikes do need a special castlated socket to undo the swingarm pivot nut though.
2007-05-14 05:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by SpannerMonkey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Daughters Man put an extended swing arm on his dirtbike & it was a very strtaight forward task.
He just removed the previous 1, and used all the same nuts & bolts when replacing it with a longer arm. So yes m8 its easy compared to a lot of other tasks on a bike, just remember how you took it apart n make sure the new arm has the same fittings n thats it.
2007-05-14 04:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by ali_mgu 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
honda "gull Arm" Honda Bros 400/600 Triumph Speed Triple /Daytona / Sprint RS Ducati Monster All have lovely single sided one piece swing arm all reasonable priced too. problem is entry level = BUDGET = functionality and anything that is purely functional is going to be a little short on style. There is nothing stopping you going to a bike breakers with the measurement of your swing arm and see if one off of any of the above would fit or be modified to fit. It is though not just a matter of dimensions; but also off set of wheel, mounting of single shock. reinforcing the frame filleting all the joints. As said entry is budget it functional and at a cost... The frame may not be up to taking an exotic swing arm; so you might be best spending you money on something more suited.
2016-05-17 22:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by johna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove rear wheel, disconnect shock and remove long bolt through front of swingarm. Obviously all bikes vary to some degree but not too difficult a job
2007-05-14 05:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by david d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some can be done very easily in 20 minutes... others can be nightmares... Rusty components can be a real pain to deal with... I have had to cut them out before.... not fun... I recommend that the pivot bolt be lubed annually... Especially on dirt bikes and bikes that are cleaned with pressure washers...
2007-05-17 22:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by guesswho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally depends on the bike and what kind of state its in. Theoretically should be a piece of piss but I once spent all day smacking the shite out of an old honda to get the pivot bolt out.
2007-05-14 11:48:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything can be difficult if you do not know what youre doing!
2007-05-14 17:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by Aloadin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋