Removing FZ6 Swing Arm to Grease Bearings + SPECS How to

[@dacyski8587]

great work calvin you are awesome

[@lucaherman6227]

I knew this video would come in handy one day! Have a leaky rear shock so it’s time to get in there!

[@Calvinm]

Good luck with the service! 👍

[@paulhannon9788]

Nicely presented and explained in detail. Thx from Australia

[@My_internet_persona33]

Great video Calvin. I need to do swing arm and steering head bearings this winter.

[@Calvinm]

Thanks! I'm reading a bit about how to grease the head bearings. Might do it this winter as well.

[@vway2]

Great job as usual, Calvin! Thanks for helping us all with your guides; much appreciated :)

[@Calvinm]

Thank you! 👍

[@aniolateor]

Solid vid Calvin. Really helpful, will be doing a grease this coming winter!

[@Calvinm]

Great to hear! 👍

[@viktorasgusarovas8049]

I would additionality recommend to use exhaust assembly paste for exhaust pipe joints in order seal perfectly the system. For e.g. Holts Firegum 150g Exhausт Assembly Paste.

[@satishvasane6812]

Thanks brother from India

[@morris8398]

Might be a stupid question could you drill a hole in the swing arm to put a grease nipple in it to grease for bearings

[@Calvinm]

You probably could do that with the swing arm out of the bike. It would work I just think the swing arm doesn't need as much greese as you would pump into it for it to be effective in pumping in. It mainly just prevents water from getting in.

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

All these video's are awesome!!

[@Calvinm]

Glad you like them!

[@bryanmedway3022]

Calvan thank you very much for your assistance in regard to the lowering of my future bike, I have emailed SOUPY'S to see if they can make one that may lower it more than the 1.1/2 inches if that is possible with the FZ6 say up to 3"anyway thank you again for your help Regards Bryan

[@underwaterwatchesunderwater]

Just bought the naked version of this bike as my first 'Big Bike' since passing my test. Your channel content is the best I've seen on YT for working on the FZ6. My bike has been lowered, how hard would it be to put it back to the right height? Would I need a new rear shock? Any thoughts or vids on the rear shock would be awesome. Thank you for taking the time and the effort you spend making these vids. Like another commenter said: 'Yamaha should sponsor this...' I second that =)

[@Calvinm]

Glad you've found the videos helpful! Your bike is most likely lowered with a shorter shock attachment like the one linked below. I believe the process involves removing the lower shock mount where it meets the swing arm and replacing that component with a shorter version. This way it maintains the amount of suspension travel but shortens the shock length end to end therefore lowering the bike's seat. link: www.amazon.ca/Soupys-Yamaha-FZ6-Lowering-Link/dp/B00INCJ3QO

[@underwaterwatchesunderwater]

@@Calvinm Thanks buddy, appreciate the reply =)

[@ezr6]

I have to weld one piece of the little holes that go in the footpegs, and the welder is saying we can’t reach the back of the frame, do I have to remove the hole swingarm? Ty

[@gsxrinfrance5827]

Good vedio, will the older fzs600 (2003) be similar to this one regarding removal?

[@caterinavasile2274]

Good job!

[@Calvinm]

Thanks!

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

My pinion for the suspension is totally stuck. Been fighting it for hours. So unfair!

[@Calvinm]

Rough go!

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

@@Calvinm haha, I'm still struggling btw so I'm open to any suggestions. I'm thinking of maybe cut a slot in it and then try to twist it with a screwdriver to get it going.

[@danieldeppe1921]

Same situation here.. @@MoreCharactersThanNeeded how did you get it loose? Have been thinking to drill it for better grip but would definitely need to replace it then.

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

@@danieldeppe1921 I used wd40 applied it and let it sit for a while, then I heated the surrounding area with a normal butane torch, and gave it some more WD40 (just the pin) while trying to twist it with my knipex cobra plier. I think wd40, patience and heat is your best option. Also, I was not afraid of dumping heat on the swingarm, because it has a huge mass and do not heat up easily. But don't apply heat to the damper. The damper contain 2 rubber seals.

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

@@danieldeppe1921 you can also try to wiggle it while applying heat.

[@Tubularjake]

Thanks for another great video man. What kind of saddlebag racks you got on your bike? Got a link or a name? I have a 2005 FZ6, and need something to keep my bags from drooping inwards. Thanks!

[@Calvinm]

Hey! Glad you the video. I did a video on my side and top case setup. I’ll link it below. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGi2o4eparqWq6s

[@Tubularjake]

@@Calvinm Sweet, thx!

[@wolfweyr4990]

Calvin I need those rear wing grips or whatever they're called that are on either side of the passenger seat, I cannot find them online. Any tips?

[@Calvinm]

I think you're referring to the hand rail for the passenger seat which is this part number: 5VX-24773-00-P7 link on partsfish.com: www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/yam/50045b94f8700209bc794158/fender but if you're talking about the black metal stuff below the hand rail and exhaust, that is the attachment brackets for my Shad side cases.

[@wolfweyr4990]

@@Calvinm thanks man, I ended up using jb weld to fix mine and repainted it.

[@bryanmedway3022]

Calvan, please can you tell me if there is a lowering kit to drop the rear end of the fz6 maybe an inch or two, Iam 80 yrs and have a bit of a problem with my right hip and this would help me to mount the bike, if that is possible then I will buy this model probably a 2010 with low mileage, Love your Videos, hope you can help me, and maybe find where to buy the lowering kit for the FZ6 FAZER Best Wishes from Bryan in the UK

[@Calvinm]

Hey, check out soupysperformance.com/products/soupys-yamaha-fz6-lowering-link This type of lowering link requires taking off the lower section of the shock and replacing it with this piece which shortens the shock overall. Good luck Bryan!

[@5975ami]

TQ Calvin

[@mariosnikolaou5212]

Maybe a video of fixing annoying things that have came loose with the time like the mirrors shaking or something.

[@Calvinm]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

AAAAAAIGHT 😂 Good video man.

[@Ladosligese]

when the swingarm dropped .. it hurt my OCD haha ..

[@Calvinm]

😂

[@djlancer88]

Answered my own question by watching end of video*

[@biblicalecclesia]

10:55 🤣😂

[@pawelwis7215]

When You have your swing arm removed just change those bearing`s which cost 5 Euro each.

[@Calvinm]

Why remove them when they’re perfectly fine? They had no signs of wear or rust. This bike isn’t known to wear through swing arm bearings either.

[@googlelimp9834]

i would of been a lot better if shown how to remove the bearings