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PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:41 pm 

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As I said, some will do it by adding shim spacers between the OUTSIDE of the cupped washers and frame, then, properly torque the swing arm pivot bolt to set the frame distance to the "stack", and, others will invent procedures as they go, to bolster their ways to do it.

I have absolutely NO qualms about those that insist on doing it an alternate way.

YES, RB, I am well aware that all production frames differ in engineering distanced for engine, and swing arm pivot areas, it is called parts production tolerances.

EDIT: Rick, just so I am not making any errors, and/or assumptions in fully understanding your installation procedures, would you be so kind as to go over your steps to install the swing arm into a frame, please? Lets start with a bare frame, a swing arm that has just had brand new bushings installed in it, and go from there, to completion of installation. Thank you, sir.

The ball is in your court, RB, play it from where it sits.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:51 am 

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That would be a big help since mine seems overly tight as assembled by the manual. Totally agree that the welds in the frame are crap compared to other bike companies in that same time period. So do I just back off the locknut now until it free swings or should I add a shim to get the clearance between the frame and bushings?


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:04 am 
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Lots of mental mastication going on ...... :lol: :lol: :lol: If you are at least 70lb/ft with the torque you are fine.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:53 am 

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John, there is a lot to be learned here, I do believe, and, it should be brought forward, all facets, for all to evaluate for themselves, I do believe. Seems like at least one person above is interested in it all.

Rick, start it off, if you would, please, sir.


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:35 am 
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Over a page for a simple question of torque on a bolt. That's mental mastication...... :wtf: Masticate away....... :thumbup:

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:30 pm 
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I'm up for open debate, the problem is that I have a house full of company for the next 10 days, but by all means we will discuss the pro's and cons about the swing arm build when they all leave :thumbup:

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:37 pm 
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But wouldn't that be an interesting subject for your guests? I'd think so.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:33 pm 
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LOL, really? it's a 1 minute subject....... :lol: :lol: :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:49 pm 

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Can't we all just get along?


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:21 am 
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ALOHA Rodney.....

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