03-09-13, 12:03 AM
I used an aftermarket (Pyramid) sleeve/bearing set when I did my swingarm, wasn't that impressed by the fact that I could still feel some free play afterwards. Maybe OEM would have been better. It was a straightforward job so far as I can recall, I just selected a suitable size socket and the extension bar from my 1/2" socket set to drift the old bearings out of the swing arm. Warming up the swingarm with a hot air gun made it easier to press the new ones in.
1mm vertical free play due to the linkage bearings is as good as it gets, but it would be worth inspecting and re-greasing them since you'll have everything apart anyway.
1mm vertical free play due to the linkage bearings is as good as it gets, but it would be worth inspecting and re-greasing them since you'll have everything apart anyway.