I tried what you suggested, but after dismantling and re-assembling a few
times I found that the dust covers do not move with the swingarm. When the
pivot bolt is tightened up they are actually squeezed tight against the
center tube (bushing) and the swingarm moves on this bushing left to right -
in and out of the dust covers making it impossible to measure while on the
bike. I was able to measure the play by taking out the swingarm, taking off
one dust cover and flipping it around so that the outside (flat side) was
inside against the bushing end. While holding the dust cover there I was
easily able to measure the total play which came to 0.044". I'm thinking
that it probably doesn't matter if I buy one shim and add it to one side
(0.034") or buy two shims and add them to both sides (2 x 0.017"). However
I'm not sure how tight the bolt should be when inside the bushing inside the
bearings - there's a wee little bit of play when I pull the bolt up or down
at each end - so I'm going to take it in and ask the guys at the local Yam
shop.
Thanks for your help.
GWN
Daren
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From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
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Sent: April 27, 2001 6:13 PM
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Subject: Re: Rear Swingarm Bearings
You should be able to get a feeler gauge between the dust covers and the
frame. The rubber encased washers in the center of the dust covers are
included in the side to side play factoring.
The 0.010" is how much side clearance you want to end up with so the swing
arm will move freely.
RSRBOB
