Swing arm pivot tube too tight? / new brass bushings

79Standard · Sep 6, 2013

Hi, just got my new brass bushings installed in the swing arm. The pivot tube will fit in pretty easy by hand, but doesn't really spin on it's own. It's also not greased yet. Will this be an issue? Anything I can do to correct? Maybe lightly sanding the ends of the tube til it spins freely?

TwoManyXS1Bs · Sep 6, 2013

You're okay, it'll wear-in before you know it.
Here's a thread with lots of detail on swingarm bushings:

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28637

79Standard · Sep 6, 2013

whew thanks!

xjwmx · Sep 7, 2013

Yet another Austin mofo! I can't believe the number of xs650s in Austin. It's phenomenal. And vintage bikes in general. I want to get back down there.

I think you're good to go - better tight than loose. Be sure to grease it all good before you put it in. Don't depend on just the grease nipples. Although you will have to later.

5twins · Sep 7, 2013

You should be adding better ways to grease those new bushings. The original set-up isn't designed to grease that new type of bushing.

TwoManyXS1Bs · Sep 8, 2013

xjwmx said:
I want to get back down there.

Well, c'mon. Lotsa hill country waitin'for ya.

Gotta warn you though, 3-year drought takin' it's toll, lakes nearing record low levels, Carlos 'n Charlies closed down and auctioned off, and talks of emergency water rationing...

Swing arm pivot tube too tight? / new brass bushings

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