Quick help for suspension service

[finnerz89]

Definitely should be bearings in there

[Calum]

@finnerz89 Nah not in that part. It's the part that sandwiches between the frame that has the needle bearings. It's just a collar on the bronze bush for the bit declan is working with.

[declan]

@calum so the bearing are up at the engine side I wanted to get em out but the bolt is too hard to get to it moves smoothly enough though so I think it’s fine

[Calum]

@declan Yeah mate. All I can say is good luck lmao.

They poooorroopperly seize in their.

The trick is to soak that part for at least a good 24 hours.

And then on reassembly, grease the balls off it.

That part always seizes as there is not grease nipple IIRC.

But yeah that's a good one to replace as it's going to exhibit the most stress.

[declan]

@calum hopefully I can get to it in the future but atleast the collars that were borderline seized will be good for a while it’s almost like they don’t want you to get to it so then you need to buy expensive bearings and in some cases pay Yamaha to do it I think I’m on to something

[Calum]

@declan Nah, the main ones have grease nipples on. Blame poor owners who don't bother looking after them.

Ultimately it's likely they've never been removed, or properly serviced, it's a miracle they've survived that long.

[declan]

@calum yeah it’s a real shame it’s not been looked after leaves me picking up the slack

[Calum]

@declan Trust me, the bike will be that much better once you've put the effort in.

[declan]

@calum I already have it’s just been so neglected painted swing arm I painted the frame and other stuff yesterday it’s lookinh better and better

[declan]

@calum is there supposed to be rubber seals either side of the bushing for behind the dog bones?

[Calum]

@declan yes.

[declan]

@calum ffs

[NINJA]

@declan Have you lost your rubber rings??? LOL

[declan]

@ninja shhhhhh