CFMOTO Ibex 800T Swing Arm Bearing Replacement...

In this video I replace the bearings in the swing arm on my 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800T. This is also the same procedure for the KTM 790/890 Adventure motorcycles...
Video of swing arm removal/installation... • My 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 80...
KTM needle bearings X4... # 0618222812
KTM bearing sleeves X2... # 59404032000
KTM oil seal X4... #0760253270

[@ΔημήτρηςΗλιάδης-ε6γ]

The more i see ur videos,the more i come to understand that buying the mt 800 explorer is not such a great idea....i guess i owe you some thanks!!!

[@henryhawk978]

Enjoyed the video John. It seems alot of manufacturers skimp on grease, like in steering stem and swingarm bearings. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE! I honestly believe it would be a good idea to check the steering stem bearings.

[@stevesanelli90]

Again John, exceptional explanation on servicing your own motorcycle whilst it’s cold & snowing during winter 👌 As I mentioned, it’s not because of poor materials, it’s the lack of grease from any of the manufacturers. They all are guilty of lean manufacturing. The rust from water ingress is either from river crossings & /or rain. Insufficient grease cannot protect the bearings with or without a dust seal or sealed bearings. Will you be checking the wear of the sleeves next winter after replacing the materials & re-applying grease? Edit: I think you need a hand press to press the bearings in rather than a hammer. The more needle bearings, the less wear will occur & minimise scoring the sleeve.

[@MrRickrm]

After watching the first video, I just repacked my swingarm bearings yesterday. Virtually no lube. But no rust or wear. So I'm hoping now it won't be an issue. Next is the steering bearings. You've been a great help. I still would have liked for you to do a chain replacement video as it's pretty vague on just where the tention is measured. But I did that yesterday as well, so I think I have it figured out by cutting a pvc pipe at the minimum and making sure it's slides in easily.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching.. :)

[@iananderson1422]

Great Job John. I think instead of removing the bearings I would have used the sleeve as a retainer. Hind sight being 20/20 . BTW I serviced mine after watching your last video. They were well lubed from the factory but yu never know. I was able to service them with the wheel on. I just drove the center rod out far enough to do one side at a time.

[@patrickmurphy3433]

Great video. The one thing i thought as you greased was compatibility between what came on them and what you added. When unsure of compatibility, rinse and have a single grease is preferred.

[@trentroach9192]

Don’t know if I’ll ever own a CF Moto but I enjoyed the video.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@edsyphan3425]

While watching you, I was thinking of the U-Joint press that’s sitting idle in my box. I would have lent it to you, but you’re a little far away. And warming it up a bit will help too.

[@mikerider58]

Great work 👏 The bearings otta be sealed better before leaving the factory imo . All motorcycles not just Adventure bikes ride through floods and swing arms on all bikes considering the abuse they take, should be better prepared. Well spotted John and thanks for exposing manufacturer's weaknesses

[@FranklinBurns42]

Great video again. Thank you for posting this helpful stuff

[@Rinkydink73274]

Great video again John, if CF moto is basically a KTM I wonder why the bearings are slightly different..

[@ckkrons2338]

Cost

[@eduardoben7106]

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Argentina 👍

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching in Argentina... :)

[@Peripolo11]

Hi, can you make an video for correct wheels installation and chain alignment. The axle, brake caliper tightening for front wheel and rear wheel chain adjust markings are not self explained or precise, Just wondering, by tightening rear axle, the axle markings plate always moves?

[@keithfranklin5156]

Another awesome video Sir! I am hoping I can make it to Ozark’s next summer and maybe see you on the road. If I do I will be sure to give you a big wave!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... hope to see you out there soon... :)

[@knobs1951]

I really like your videos on cfmoto ibex 800. One topic on the bike I haven't heard you speak much about is the poor fuel mapping on the bike and its choppy throttle response at certain rpm. Do you have any thoughts on that subject you can share with us interested viewers in this bike to put us a ease that this won't be an aggravating issue if we buy one.Thanks,

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

hey there sir, good to hear from you. Yes I spoke quite a bit about the fuel mapping on my 5000 mile review video... check it out here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvTZKiDa8udjbc Thanks for watching... :)

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

thanks again for sharing and the instructions

[@brentjohnston8851]

John how many miles did you put on the bike this season? I bought mine in mid August and have a little over 2400 miles. I really enjoy your content.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir. I have 6700 miles on the Ibex right now... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)

[@onthepegs]

Hi, how many miles do you have in the bike so that it needed swingarm bearing change??

[@GrassFramer]

My question is would any of this have been covered under warranty? If you had found the bearings were not lubed could you take it to the dealer and make them do it. I know it seems you have a lot of knowledge on working on bikes and maybe enjoy it. Just bought one today and now wondering if i could get the dealer to look at them.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, congrats on your new ride... Yes I probably would have been able to get the dealer to replace the bearings but that would run contrary to the whole point of my channel... I would not want anyone working on my bike besides myself... OCD I suppose. Enjoy that new bike and keep safe out there... :)

[@dillinger1711]

also the dealer will go with the no good oem parts so no point@@ozarksbackroads5484

[@scottporter0069]

(All the way till the end) I love it. Just don't call me sir please. Scott's fine.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Got it... thanks for watching Scott... :)

[@joshuaslone9988]

Wouldn’t that be a warranty fix?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, yes that would be covered under warranty... thanks for watching... :)

[@Matt-vo1ge]

No grease from the factory? Do they think they're Honda or something 🤔

[@martythompson6509]

You should invest in a small press. Then you could press the bearings in without needing to remove the rollers. Also, use the inner sleeve so the needles don't need to be removed.

[@mikerider58]

Hi John 👋 haven't heard anything from you in a while. Any more videos on the way. Hope alls well.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

hello there sir, all is well here other than the weather. I have added a new bike to the stable but am waiting on some parts to arrive before doing a video on it. Have not been able to get out this winter but hope things turn around soon... thanks for watching... :)

[@christopherdean2893]

Assume

[@rjeepster8640]

Horrible! Imagine all the other corners they cut!