swingarm bushings

  1. YamadudeXS650C

    Installing Bronze Swingarm Bushings and Setting Sideplay

    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...
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    Crooked swingbar

    So basically my swing arm is crooked, and it is wrecking one side of my tire. I haven't been able to figure out what the matter is. From what I have looked at I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the bushings, and the bearings. From what I know everything on the swing bar is stock, and it...
  3. P

    Bushings vs needle bearings

    Is there a difference in ride or handling between swing arms with bronze bushings and swing arms with needle bearings. It seems most folks use bronze but needle bearings are available. I'd like to hear everyone's input.
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