How-To: Inspect and Replace Swingarm Bearings

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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2017
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Komentáře • 104

  • @therimshifter
    @therimshifter Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the great video. You saved me a lot of work. The "crowbar checking method" proved that the play in the swingarm was caused by a broken linkage bearing. I was about to rip the swingarm off and tap the bearings out. Many thanks!!

  • @Matt43
    @Matt43 Před 4 lety +7

    Long but excellent, seeing something start-to-finish has really given me confidence to do this myself for the first time. THANKS!

  • @chrisrolex
    @chrisrolex Před 2 měsíci

    7:07 will definitely use this trick next time I'm troubleshooting problems with both my car and bike. Mega thanks. 🙌

  • @somebodysomeone832
    @somebodysomeone832 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for making these videos. I’m going to be buying your KX250 engine rebuild videos because I’m a moron and I tore it all apart and then let it sit for a few years and I don’t remember wtf I’m doing! That’s after I get her at least rolling (frame up build). Thanks again!!!

  • @joelabbe6185
    @joelabbe6185 Před rokem

    Fantastic video! Very descriptive! Answered every question I could have about this particular job, and proper maintenance going forward. Now, to get the pivot bolt out of my '01 KDX 200. I'm planning to wear my helmet until I'm finally able to remove it!
    Thanks again for posting this wealth of knowledge and instruction. Very grateful!
    Ride safely!

  • @andrewrunner975
    @andrewrunner975 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video. Through bolt bearing press method is stable, cheap, easy, and effective

  • @camselkirk7248
    @camselkirk7248 Před 3 lety +4

    You rock dude. Thank you so much for your detailed videos and dedication to teaching. You have helped me tremendously

  • @jacobellis9820
    @jacobellis9820 Před 4 lety +5

    All thread works really nice for removal of the bearings. You can stack everything in place on the rod and tighten the nuts to pull everything out.

  • @lisaworley2076
    @lisaworley2076 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you very much 😊 your video made it easy to understand, step by step.and clear and great visual ! Thanks gain

  • @mikbang7432
    @mikbang7432 Před 3 lety

    Great!! Really glad I found the channel!

  • @daveanzara3852
    @daveanzara3852 Před 4 lety +1

    thanks for the tutorial, very well done.

  • @Rodeojoneswa12
    @Rodeojoneswa12 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video....very well done.

  • @andreasjonsson8075
    @andreasjonsson8075 Před 2 lety

    You're the man Matthew

  • @joseeduarmendoza1113
    @joseeduarmendoza1113 Před 5 lety +2

    I see from Colombia 🇨🇴 is amazing good job

  • @jesse469
    @jesse469 Před rokem

    Great video

  • @ronaldcalderone3767
    @ronaldcalderone3767 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, great video.

  • @davidbeck4429
    @davidbeck4429 Před rokem

    Very helpful thank you 👍

  • @javierredondo756
    @javierredondo756 Před rokem

    Buenos vídeos amigo 👍

  • @rogerhupp3115
    @rogerhupp3115 Před 5 lety +5

    Drop a little oil into the c clamp ball/socket swivel. It will reduce the chance of spinning the socket off the bearing. Excellent tutorial!

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 5 lety +1

      Good tip.

  • @TheBookaroo
    @TheBookaroo Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks men, just remembered that I got to this again on my WR250R during this winter...

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety +1

      Ha, winter should be here real soon up by you.

  • @raceofrobots9152
    @raceofrobots9152 Před 4 lety +1

    super informative!!!! Subbed!! but umm, should we wash the bike before working on it?

  • @mathnmotorider2229
    @mathnmotorider2229 Před 2 lety

    Very very perfect

  • @walterconn5637
    @walterconn5637 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the video!

  • @bloodlineCH
    @bloodlineCH Před rokem

    This video and all the “don’t spray your bike” makes me so glad to know I’ve always hand washed mine and was carful around moving parts😭

  • @lockieflear9179
    @lockieflear9179 Před 6 lety +2

    This is definitely the best video ive seen please do more

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      Thanks!

    • @lockieflear9179
      @lockieflear9179 Před 6 lety

      MatthewMCRepair please do a video about adjusting valves will really appreciate it so i dont have to take my bike to the shop

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      What year make model?

    • @lockieflear9179
      @lockieflear9179 Před 6 lety

      MatthewMCRepair kx250f 2014

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      czcams.com/video/VK_BJu9AE6Y/video.html

  • @silentdwak
    @silentdwak Před 3 lety

    thank you

  • @ha11iday95
    @ha11iday95 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent video. Priceless learning. 👍. I went with the link for the kit but it only starts at 125. Does anyone know where I can get a kit for a YZ 85??

  • @Jake_Hynds
    @Jake_Hynds Před 6 lety +4

    Mine swing arm bolt was so freaking stuck in there about 25 mins with a 5 pound sledge to get it out 😲

  • @roxze772
    @roxze772 Před rokem

    u can also use a long bolt with some washers and a nut to pull the bearing out. just put a washer on the bolt put it through the socket and then put it through the swing arm and do the same on the other side with a nut and just tighten away

  • @MaverickAus
    @MaverickAus Před 3 lety

    Very comprehensive

  • @juanmarin1325
    @juanmarin1325 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi, Thanks for the video, I'm trying to do this but my bearings are really stuck, does it matter which side you push them out? looks like its easier form the inside to outside.

    • @tonyzweedyk478
      @tonyzweedyk478 Před 4 lety +1

      You'll run into tolerance issues if you use a vice. Use a threaded rod, washers, nuts and the right size sockets and crank em out with two wrenches.

  • @jakej7493
    @jakej7493 Před 6 lety +2

    I stripped my vice today doing this. I commented a while back about my dad's KX 250 but now I own a CR 250 and I'm doing the same thing but they were so stuck.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      That sucks. Going to need a press for that job.

    • @jakej7493
      @jakej7493 Před 6 lety

      MatthewMCRepair yeah that's not a big deal but also I wanted to share something you might find interesting My chain adjuster Bolt got stuck in my motorbike and tried everything believe me, I put a blow torch on it, on it and tried welding 2 nuts to it and still couldn't get it and I had to pay to get it drilled and tapped and heli coil inserted.

    • @Mitchell.LeBeau
      @Mitchell.LeBeau Před 6 lety +1

      Fast Mcdoogle you must have a really gay vice

  • @Shoorit
    @Shoorit Před 3 lety

    I’m tripping here.. I bought a brand new CRF450 in 2010 and I always remember thinking the play in the swing arm was really odd.. you could lift the rear wheel like 10-15mm but because it was brand new I thought it was fine. I had the bike for 4years and it never got any worse but I think it was the lower shock bearing.
    I have a 2021 CRF450 now and as soon as I got it I noticed there was no play which seemed strange because of the 2010 bike I had and I’ve just thought about it today so started doing research.

  • @PTG847
    @PTG847 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice video- Question on one side is it normal for the final barrel to have some side to side movement?
    Thanks

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 5 lety +1

      Not sure what you mean final barrel?

    • @PTG847
      @PTG847 Před 5 lety

      Sleeve and ends that run on the inside on
      czcams.com/video/PTSErxBcGQw/video.html

  • @povliamrides
    @povliamrides Před 3 lety +1

    What about the otherbearing and seal on bottom of swingarm?

  • @sillydillydokieo
    @sillydillydokieo Před 4 lety +1

    you ever just leave the bearings in and clean them as much as you can with them in the swingarm, like with starting fluid or gasoline, then just regrease them? Thanks for the video man, these take a long time to make I bet this took a solid 10 hours to make and edit.

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes if the bearings are still good. You should do it annually or every 15hr ride time.

  • @tomcrnkovich1661
    @tomcrnkovich1661 Před 6 lety

    Whoa didn't realize you were in Chicago! How about I buy you an actual beer instead of a virtual one sometime!? You've been a ton of help in my garage.

  • @TheMadMonkey3
    @TheMadMonkey3 Před 3 měsíci

    What size is the c clamp?

  • @thomaskelley8591
    @thomaskelley8591 Před rokem

    i bought a 1987 Yamaha TT 350 and the rear shock and swing arm are removed from the bike and i have no idea how it goes back together

  • @marconersita7114
    @marconersita7114 Před 6 lety +1

    Is there something that I can do to lube without taking all apart? (For maintenance)

  • @kieranross7504
    @kieranross7504 Před 4 lety +1

    My rear swing arm shaft is really stuck tried hammer and WD , who has pressed it out before ? Also will pressing damage my frame ?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 4 lety +3

      Drill and tap shaft for a slide hammer.

  • @forresttaylor6849
    @forresttaylor6849 Před 2 lety

    What goes on the motor? Is there a slide or bearings there as well?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 2 lety

      Usually bushings.

  • @morgannolen8954
    @morgannolen8954 Před rokem

    Shop wanted 1300 for this done and a couple of bolts... I think IL do it myself

  • @kristynoliver465
    @kristynoliver465 Před 3 lety

    What happens if your swing arm axel, what holds it on at the foot pegs won’t even budge with lubricant on it and hitting it with a hammer?

    • @Dambo3
      @Dambo3 Před 3 lety

      that's a tough one. I recently did mine on a DRZ400 and had the same issue. I loosened the nut and moved the swingarm so it will slide on the axle and for a week I sprayed penetrating oil on the entire shaft, the left side, thru the engine and the right side. eventually I inserted a shaft with a nut and washer and used a small hammer to knock it out of its place and it worked. I also prepared a tool that could remove it. the tool is a long threader shaft that goes in the axle and large pipe on the right side (that will have a place for the axle to get out), on top of the pipe I located a 36 mm socket and washers and nut on both sides. then the nut needs to be tighten and pull the axle to the large pipe side. I'm afraid that if both methods fail the next one might be to cut the axle with a rotary disc tool which I haven't done and don't recommends. good luck, be patient with it and be carful not to damage the axle (although its not that bad if it helps you removing it - it replaceable) and be carful on the frame because I've seen some guys hammering the frame and denting it.

  • @MS215_
    @MS215_ Před 4 lety +1

    Man my 06 Swingarm wont come in with all the collars (its powdercoated)

  • @kylebrackett2543
    @kylebrackett2543 Před 5 lety +1

    How far do you put in the bearing

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 5 lety +1

      Refer to service manual, they have a nice diagram for depth. What year make model? Same as mine?

  • @janvisser6236
    @janvisser6236 Před 4 lety

    Where did you buy that press?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 4 lety

      Harbor freight 20T

  • @jackadactyl5590
    @jackadactyl5590 Před 6 lety

    Is it bad if I pushed the inside seal all the way in???

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      You working on a KX250? How far we talking here? Does it still seal the collar?

  • @jakej7493
    @jakej7493 Před 6 lety +3

    not as bad as mine my sleeves Don't even move.

  • @kolegibson1723
    @kolegibson1723 Před 2 lety

    Could you do this without heating the swingarm

  • @armpump8980
    @armpump8980 Před 4 lety +2

    Bought a poorly maintained 2000 YZ 125. I’m scared to even try😂

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 4 lety +2

      Haha guaranteed that they are bone dry and rusty by now.

    • @youtubechangedmyname
      @youtubechangedmyname Před 4 lety +1

      I picked up a 99 RM 125 and the swingarm bolt was seized in there so bad ...bearings bone dry . Some people have no clue about proper maintenance lol.

  • @marlissathomson4898
    @marlissathomson4898 Před 5 lety

    is this fixable I'll reply to myself with a vidoe link on my channel.

  • @22raddad
    @22raddad Před 6 lety

    Can you use wheel bearing grease?

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes, however I would use a waterproof grease.

  • @littlereptilian7580
    @littlereptilian7580 Před 9 měsíci

    Use a heat gun not fire on the aluminum part

  • @sicwhittlocal209
    @sicwhittlocal209 Před 5 lety +1

    Easy when you get on the moto and the swingarm goes err eee then it's time

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah that too LOL

  • @danshealthylifestyle8443

    This looks like Jeremy renner

  • @bjreynolds24
    @bjreynolds24 Před rokem

    Why would you drive the bearing the long way out ?????? Tff to watch

  • @col8981
    @col8981 Před 3 lety +1

    You need to be careful not to get dirt down your fingernails

  • @TN_HondaDad
    @TN_HondaDad Před 3 lety

    Step 1. Have a great shop with unlimited tools at your disposal. Work not for the average weekend warrior unfortunately. Nice video nonetheless. I pick up an MI/IL/WI accent? :-}

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm from Chicaaaaaago.

    • @jamie.miller.inspiring
      @jamie.miller.inspiring Před 5 měsíci

      when you work on things over time you aquire more tools for more jobs, plus end up making tools too. just takes starting somewhere to begin the collection. money saved from mechanic bills adds to building a decent tool collection fairly quickly!

  • @luisolivares5315
    @luisolivares5315 Před 6 lety +1

    Get a pw80

    • @luisolivares5315
      @luisolivares5315 Před 6 lety

      And do project in it

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      Maybe when kids master the pw50.

    • @luisolivares5315
      @luisolivares5315 Před 6 lety

      MatthewMCRepair oh ok because i have one but it has problem and i dont what wrong with it but i have videos in the channel

    • @HTMR
      @HTMR  Před 6 lety

      I watched the video. I would start with a good carb clean, followed by idle and air screw adjustment.

    • @luisolivares5315
      @luisolivares5315 Před 6 lety

      MatthewMCRepair i did and brought a new carb

  • @sk8sloppy98
    @sk8sloppy98 Před 2 lety

    40 minutes wtf lol

  • @tyronepakau2642
    @tyronepakau2642 Před 4 lety +1

    Talking to much