bushings

After much trial, error, and research I have found a great solution for our ongoing dilemma of worn-out, squishy handlebar bushings, without going to expensive solid metal. Each kit includes: - Four top-quality polyurethane bushings - Two steel inner sleeves - Four nylon washers - Two stainless...

I thought I'd compile the essential elements of the swingarm procedures from my other recent thread http://www.xs650.com/threads/yet-another-swingarm-bushing-thread.51061/ ....into a more coherent, single post for those who might want to read the info more easily for their own installation...

It leaked. I replaced it. It still leaked. Replaced the bushing. Hopefully, I'm done. No joy trying to pull it with a drill bit. I tapped the bushing 3/8-16 and threaded a carriage bolt into it. A slide hammer did the rest.

I wish to replace the rear stock shock absorber rubbers and spacers. Does MikesXS set (06-3734) fit stock shocks?

Ok guys how do i get the swing bushings and head bearings out?:wtf:

Ok...how the %$#@ do you get the stupid *&^% swingarm bushings out of the ^%$# swingarm? Mine are officially shredded inside and still won't come out? (this is why all you guys are hardtailing them, huh?) As you can tell I've been working on this all night and am at the point of setting fire to...

How do I remove this thing? I have the nut off the right side but the thng won't budge.