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techtalk:ih:susp03 [2017/11/12 19:19] hippysmack [Swingarm Pivot Bolts, Bearings and Related Parts List] |
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| - | |Short and Long Swingarm ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1062720&page=23))| | + | |Short and Long Swingarm ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM® http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1062720&page=23))| |
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| ===== Swingarm Swaps ===== | ===== Swingarm Swaps ===== | ||
| - | * Pre-1979, only the 1977 XLCR had the box arm with Disc. ((Monte03 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) | + | * Pre-1979, only the 1977 XLCR had the box arm with Disc. ((Monte03 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) |
| - | * 1979 - 1981 had the box arm with disc and it will fit pre-79 frames. ((russzx6 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) | + | * 1979 - 1981 had the box arm with disc and it will fit pre-79 frames. ((russzx6 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) |
| - | * A 79-81 swing arm will bolt on a 72 frame. Things to consider when changing swingarms are master cylinder placement, operation and the fact that the 79-81 swing arm shock mounting will change the angle of your shocks. ((MXHD55U http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) | + | * A 79-81 swing arm will bolt on a 72 frame. Things to consider when changing swingarms are master cylinder placement, operation and the fact that the 79-81 swing arm shock mounting will change the angle of your shocks. ((MXHD55U http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) |
| - | * Consider if you even want a disc on the rear. It won't work any better than the drum, which is already powerful enough to lock up the wheel. Put your effort into improving the front brake if you want to stop better. ((Hopper http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) You would do better by adapting a later 39 MM Evo fork for brakes and handling. ((Monte03 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) | + | * Consider if you even want a disc on the rear. It won't work any better than the drum, which is already powerful enough to lock up the wheel. Put your effort into improving the front brake if you want to stop better. ((Hopper http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) You would do better by adapting a later 39 MM Evo fork for brakes and handling. ((Monte03 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1985335&highlight=swingarm)) |
| ===== Swingarm ===== | ===== Swingarm ===== | ||
| ==== Removing the Swingarm ==== | ==== Removing the Swingarm ==== | ||
| - | * Follow the procedure in your FSM to remove the swingarm. However, if you can do it without removing the staked nut on the left side is best. It serves to center the swingarm in the frame and you can bung up the threads on that nut really easily. ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=185355)) | + | * Follow the procedure in your FSM to remove the swingarm. However, if you can do it without removing the staked nut on the left side is best. It serves to center the swingarm in the frame and you can bung up the threads on that nut really easily. ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185355)) |
| ==== Assembling the Swingarm ==== | ==== Assembling the Swingarm ==== | ||
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| - | * For the swing arm its pretty easy when you know how it works. The pivot bolt when tightened presses the inner bearing and race,bearing spacer, and dust shield onto both sides of the frame and the actual adjustment is done by tightening bearing locknut on the right side till you have the desired preload once the preload is set then comes the lock-ring so the right bearing locknut cant turn. ((OutlawTexan67 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=185355&page=2)) | + | * For the swing arm its pretty easy when you know how it works. The pivot bolt when tightened presses the inner bearing and race,bearing spacer, and dust shield onto both sides of the frame and the actual adjustment is done by tightening bearing locknut on the right side till you have the desired preload once the preload is set then comes the lock-ring so the right bearing locknut cant turn. ((OutlawTexan67 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185355&page=2)) |
| - | * When you install the locknut do not stake it as advised in the FSM. A little [not a lot] of blue locktite is all that it needs, and whoever needs to remove it one day will be thankful. ((IronMick http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm)) | + | * When you install the locknut do not stake it as advised in the FSM. A little [not a lot] of blue locktite is all that it needs, and whoever needs to remove it one day will be thankful. ((IronMick http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm)) |
| * Factory recommendation from bulletin in 1972: ((HD Service Bulletin #636 (included instruction sheet) dated April 2, 1972)) | * Factory recommendation from bulletin in 1972: ((HD Service Bulletin #636 (included instruction sheet) dated April 2, 1972)) | ||
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| === Guide to Swingarm Bearing Replacement === | === Guide to Swingarm Bearing Replacement === | ||
| - | Article and Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) \\ Click on a pic to enlarge: | + | Article and Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) \\ Click on a pic to enlarge: |
| - | |Here are all the parts laid out as they will fit \\ into the swingarm ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) →|The bearing outer races are already installed \\ in the swingarm ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Inspect the swingarm inner surfaces to ensure they \\ are clean. You can see the bearing outer race \\ already installed in the other side. ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) | | + | |Here are all the parts laid out as they will fit \\ into the swingarm ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) →|The bearing outer races are already installed \\ in the swingarm ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Inspect the swingarm inner surfaces to ensure they \\ are clean. You can see the bearing outer race \\ already installed in the other side. ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634)) | |
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| - | |Use some 800 wet/dry sandpaper to smooth \\ the surface ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Press the outer races into place using an \\ appropriate tool.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Grease the tapered roller bearing. I used a very \\ sticky marine grease that won't wash out. It's not \\ for bearings that rotate at high speed like wheel \\ bearings but will be fine for the swingarm that just \\ oscillates through a small arc. ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| | + | |Use some 800 wet/dry sandpaper to smooth \\ the surface ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Press the outer races into place using an \\ appropriate tool.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Grease the tapered roller bearing. I used a very \\ sticky marine grease that won't wash out. It's not \\ for bearings that rotate at high speed like wheel \\ bearings but will be fine for the swingarm that just \\ oscillates through a small arc. ((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| |
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| - | |Install the bearing in the outer race((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Pack the area around the bearing with more grease \\ and fit the spacer on the bearing, with the smaller \\ diameter section facing up so it will fit into the hole \\ in the dust cover.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Install the dust seal, ensuring it fits flush with the \\ swingarm boss. The flat side of the spacer should \\ protrude a little through the dust seal hole. This \\ spacer will seat against the frame when the bearing \\ preload is set.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| | + | |Install the bearing in the outer race((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Pack the area around the bearing with more grease \\ and fit the spacer on the bearing, with the smaller \\ diameter section facing up so it will fit into the hole \\ in the dust cover.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|Install the dust seal, ensuring it fits flush with the \\ swingarm boss. The flat side of the spacer should \\ protrude a little through the dust seal hole. This \\ spacer will seat against the frame when the bearing \\ preload is set.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| |
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| - | |Here's the outer view of the leftside assembly, with \\ the pivot bolt nut and bearing locknut in place. I'll wait \\ to lock the bearing locknut into place until I trial-fit \\ the swingarm to ensure I can properly adjust the left \\ bearing preload.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Repeat the procedure on the other side. Here's \\ what it looks like with both bearings installed.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|This is the entire setup assembled to keep all the \\ parts together prior to fitting the swingarm \\ in the frame.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| | + | |Here's the outer view of the leftside assembly, with \\ the pivot bolt nut and bearing locknut in place. I'll wait \\ to lock the bearing locknut into place until I trial-fit \\ the swingarm to ensure I can properly adjust the left \\ bearing preload.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))→|Repeat the procedure on the other side. Here's \\ what it looks like with both bearings installed.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))|This is the entire setup assembled to keep all the \\ parts together prior to fitting the swingarm \\ in the frame.((Pics by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634))| |
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| |**1979-1981 XL/XLCH/XLS**|47532-79A (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87))||| | |**1979-1981 XL/XLCH/XLS**|47532-79A (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87))||| | ||
| |**1979-1981 XLCH** \\ **1979-1981 XL/XLS**|47473-80 (**without bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87))||| | |**1979-1981 XLCH** \\ **1979-1981 XL/XLS**|47473-80 (**without bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87))||| | ||
| - | |**1982 XL/XLS**|47532-81 (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) Square Tube ((cdn_edge http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))||| | + | |**1982 XL/XLS**|47532-81 (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) Square Tube ((cdn_edge http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))||| |
| - | |**1983-1985 XL/XLS/XLX**|47532-83 (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) Square Tube ((cdn_edge http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5)) ||| | + | |**1983-1985 XL/XLS/XLX**|47532-83 (**with bearings**) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) Square Tube ((cdn_edge http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5)) ||| |
| ==== Swingarm Pivot Bolts, Bearings and Related Parts List ==== | ==== Swingarm Pivot Bolts, Bearings and Related Parts List ==== | ||
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| |**Swingarm Bearings**|Part #|**Swingarm Bearings**|Part #| | |**Swingarm Bearings**|Part #|**Swingarm Bearings**|Part #| | ||
| - | |52-56 K Models \\ 57-E74 XL/XLH/XLCH|(2) 47521-52 \\ Timken: Race 17520, Bearing 17580 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))|82-85 XL/XLS/XLX|(left) (1) 47083-81| | + | |52-56 K Models \\ 57-E74 XL/XLH/XLCH|(2) 47521-52 \\ Timken: Race 17520, Bearing 17580 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))|82-85 XL/XLS/XLX|(left) (1) 47083-81| |
| - | |54-E74 KH/XL/XLH/XLCH|Bearing Kit 47550-74| 82-85 XL/XLS/XLX|(Right) (2) 47082-81 \\ Timken: Race LM11710, Bearing LM11749 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))| | + | |54-E74 KH/XL/XLH/XLCH|Bearing Kit 47550-74| 82-85 XL/XLS/XLX|(Right) (2) 47082-81 \\ Timken: Race LM11710, Bearing LM11749 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))| |
| - | |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|(2) 47521-74 \\ Timken: Race 11520, Bearing 11590 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))| | + | |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|(2) 47521-74 \\ Timken: Race 11520, Bearing 11590 ((GA_Ironhead http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=709634&page=5))| |
| * Bearing Kit (47550-74) (replaced the single bearing part # 47521-52) contains 2 bearings which are 0.100" narrower than the original bearing dims used in Sportsters up to February of 1974. The kit also contains a new pivot bolt nut (47512-74), bearing locknuts (L - 47514-74, R - 47515-74) and an outer spacer (47521-74) - clearanced for the new bearings. ((HD Service Bulletin #688 dated May 12, 1974)) | * Bearing Kit (47550-74) (replaced the single bearing part # 47521-52) contains 2 bearings which are 0.100" narrower than the original bearing dims used in Sportsters up to February of 1974. The kit also contains a new pivot bolt nut (47512-74), bearing locknuts (L - 47514-74, R - 47515-74) and an outer spacer (47521-74) - clearanced for the new bearings. ((HD Service Bulletin #688 dated May 12, 1974)) | ||
| + | * Caution: Parts must not be intermixed on a complete rear fork pivot shaft and bearing assembly. Correct bearing clearance and specified fork bearing preload cannot be obtained with intermixed parts. Correct bearing preload is essential for satisfactory operation and proper motorcycle handling. ((HD Service Bulletin #688 dated May 12, 1974)) | ||
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| |**Bearing Locknut**|Part #^ | | |**Bearing Locknut**|Part #^ | | ||
| - | |52-56 K Models & \\ 57-E74 XL/XLH/XLCH| 47514-52 (Left)|{{:techtalk:ih:susp:1972_swingarm_left_side_locknut_by_bsaman.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by bsaman http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm))| | + | |52-56 K Models & \\ 57-E74 XL/XLH/XLCH| 47514-52 (Left)|{{:techtalk:ih:susp:1972_swingarm_left_side_locknut_by_bsaman.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by bsaman http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm))| |
| - | |52-56 K Models & \\ 57-E74 Sportster|47515-52 (Right)|{{:techtalk:ih:susp:1972_swingarm_right_side_locknut_by_bsaman.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by bsaman http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm))| | + | |52-56 K Models & \\ 57-E74 Sportster|47515-52 (Right)|{{:techtalk:ih:susp:1972_swingarm_right_side_locknut_by_bsaman.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by bsaman http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1835679&highlight=swingarm))| |
| |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|47514-74 (Left)| | |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|47514-74 (Left)| | ||
| |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|47515-74 (Right)| | |L74-81 XLH/XLCH/XLS|47515-74 (Right)| | ||
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| - | | 1980 Swingarm bolt assembly ((photo by OutlawTexan67 http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=185355)) | | + | | 1980 Swingarm bolt assembly ((photo by OutlawTexan67 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185355)) | |
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