Swingarm bushings are all about maintenance, if they are greased regularly they'll go a lot of miles and be just fine. OTOH I had a 10K miles 83 with a 1/4" of swing arm side slop, no grease when I pulled it apart.
Swingarm bushings are all about maintenance, if they are greased regularly they'll go a lot of miles and be just fine. OTOH I had a 10K miles 83 with a 1/4" of swing arm side slop, no grease when I pulled it apart.
Swingarm bushings are all about maintenance, if they are greased regularly they'll go a lot of miles and be just fine. OTOH I had a 10K miles 83 with a 1/4" of swing arm side slop, no grease when I pulled it apart.
Swingarm bushings are all about maintenance, if they are greased regularly they'll go a lot of miles and be just fine.
And at half the price, maybe one might consider OEM replacements as opposed to the new rave brass?
The wiring in these bikes is usually in need of a good cleaning by now. Your signals have ground wires with ring terminals under their mounting bolts. Clean those, the bulb sockets, and the signal wire connector plugs, and maybe they'll start flashing at idle again.
Well!
I got her, and we're cruising. Completed the list of things to do, and now we're looking pretty decent.
A few minor oil leaks, and one of the petcocks leaking.
I have two other concerns. My right signals don't work on idle, not enough power. Guessing a new battery would boost my power? It works 80-90% of the time when RPM is higher, but my last turn in yesterday, it did not.
Most of the bike is stock, though some of the fuses were changed out. This winter I'll change out all the electrical.
Any quick fix on the turn signals?
Also, there is a pivot type bolt on the back that is spinning- is that normal? I'll attach a photo of it. It spins freely. Is it a shoulder type bolt? Codder pin is in and good.
Thank you for all the help. First few rides have been a blast. I love the bike, though she's a little loud!
Clymer Manual is set for delivery soon!