Subject: Re: Swingarm Seal Woe
Author: Hunter Jones
Date: Apr 18, 2003, 6:09 AM
Post ID: 1712671951
Jason,
Interesting problem!
Did you replace the bearing race in the swingarm? Make sure it is seated
and straight. Many times the powdercoat can interfere with close tolerance.
As the drive is on the right check that the swingarm has not been damaged
by a the joint failing at speed. This will oval the housing and cause the
swingarm not to fit properly.
If the frame were mis-aligned it may cause this. Although difficult to
check, the pins must be on the same axis (straight in other words) or the
bike will not go together properly. Does the frame appear straight? Screw
the pins in without the swingarm and see if they are parallel. If you have
a straightedge that will fit in there use it to verify.
The quick way to rule some of these things out would be to try a different
swingarm in your frame as well as try your swingarm in another frame.
Hope this helps.
Oh, and don't worry too much about the bonehead thing. We've all been there
at one time or another! The list is here so that we can help each other
when the brainfade kicks in.
Hunter
At 06:36 PM 4/17/2003 +0000, you wrote:
| Hi, Here's the problem: When fitting the rear swingarm to the frame, the seal on the right side tends to pop out when tightening the spindle. I checked that the bearing was properly seated in the swingarm, and that there wasn't excessive grease forcing it out. I've tried to fit it now four times. The seal simply doesn't want to stay in there, and is visibly making it's escape as soon as I give it a pinch. What's up? Have I missed something here? Thanks in advance to any replies. Furthermore, if anyone would like to contribute a little wisdom to this project (like ' something to consider before...' or 'boneheaded things new guzzi builders do') I'd really appreciate it. If I'm already in the 'bonehead' category, by all means, let me know! Thanks! Jason X. |