Quick help for suspension service

[Calum]

@declan Throw some photos up. The linkage, item 13, has bearings inside it.

[declan]

@calum I’ll do a video 2 mins

[declan]

@declan https://youtu.be/nRHOTgstx3U

[Calum]

Yeah yeah that's sound. That's the bronze bush. But the other part of the linkage, will have bearings in it.

That collar sits inside the bronze bush, the two should be replaced at the same time. I would polish the collar, and pack the linkage full of grease.

[declan]

@calum can’t get the other one out can move it a bit but that’s it I’ll have a go from the other side tomorrow as it must be as dry as the Desert

[Calum]

@declan Oh, I would probably leave the bronze inserts in there bud.

So long as the collars have not up and down play then that's fine. Just grease it all up.

Those bronze collars will wear rather than the linkage.

Once they have worn past their limit, the collar and bush will have play. But the outer side of the bronze bush should be fine. WHich means the linkage should be find

[declan]

@calum got it out cleaned and used a crazy amount of grease just waiting for the dog bones to dry still didn’t come across Any bearing a tho bud

[declan]

@declan they slide in nicely now

[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