Greasing Swing Arm Bearings

[@kenbob9953]

Very nice to get a refresher before tackling. Did this a few years ago. Thank you Mr. Morgan

[@highlandcycles]

Kenbob Whiting thanks ken.

[@Chillerguy48]

Just did this today. Your videos help so much!

[@highlandcycles]

I'm so glad!

[@DMobley232]

Just greased today and video was super useful

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome!!

[@canadianshark74]

Video was great help. Thanks buddy. I'm tearing down my Beta Xtrainer "Vanessa" over the winter. I'm sure she will need bearing service.

[@highlandcycles]

Paul Anstey awesome! Have fun.

[@NickW90]

Sweet thanks dude. Gonna go do mine now lol

[@DMobley232]

Very Helpful!

[@highlandcycles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@2strokelover93]

Hey really cool cleaner spray bottle. Howd ya do it?

[@highlandcycles]

Purchased from amazon

[@elitrinh8436]

Really helpful thanks brother. But you cut out the clip of removing and installing them Heim Joint bearing. Ive seen people us special tools did you use any?

[@highlandcycles]

I do. I use the right tool for it. Motion pro sells it. You can use normal stuff but the right tool makes it WAY easier

[@neilspires8738]

Why do they use the heim joint there instead of somthing like needle bearings? If all the other linkages are working correctly then that linkage will only rotate and not twist laterally right? Is there that much flexibility built into the frame and swingarm or am I way off?

[@highlandcycles]

neil spires I think it’s because of the nature of having it bolted directly to the swing arm without a linkage. When the shock compresses it twists because of the spring and that heim joint allows for some movement

[@neilspires8738]

Ahh ok that makes sense.

[@c0r3y_moto13]

I bought a used bike from 06 im short so I bought a lower link and when I took the old one out the needle bearings were rusted and fell everywhere guess the guy before me never greased it ever.

[@highlandcycles]

Dang

[@DMobley232]

What is the name of the penetrating grease you are using?

[@highlandcycles]

I can’t remember but Wurth makes my favorite. I think it’s HS2000

[@powercosmic4058]

Lucas Red N Tacky Graisse is good for this?

[@highlandcycles]

I haven't used that but I am sure its good.

[@powercosmic4058]

@@highlandcycles thanks 👍

[@sinnano77]

What do you put in your sprayer

[@highlandcycles]

Brake cleaner

[@coBandy69]

Thanks Morgan, question what solvent are you using in the spray bottle? thanks!

[@highlandcycles]

Andy Burks that is just brake cleaner that I buy in bulk and put into the spray can.