Not much of my goldwing has been pulled apart over the 30 years of ownership in our family , looked at articles on swing arm , mostly to remove them and lube needle bearings . After looking at parts drawings and pics , I decided to mark the pivot bolt and lock nut , then measure from frame to end of pivot bolt (11.5 mm)
Put bike on center stand , removed one pivot bolt and put a large lump of wheel bearing grease on the end, the needle roller is capped so the grease gets hydraulic-ed into the bearing , reset measurement , double check the " right in and back out 1/8" . All good .
Gl1000 swingarm lubrication
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Gl1000 swingarm lubrication
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Re: Gl1000 swingarm lubrication
Something we should all do every 30 years or so. Probably one of the neglected areas. New swing arm needle bearings can be hard to find but are available.
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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Re: Gl1000 swingarm lubrication
Got needle bearings here: https://www.vxb.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=bk2518p
Terry
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1999 GL1500 SE
2002 Honda VT750 "ACE"
1975 GL1000
1970 CB750
Don't own a Vanagon
Don't work at Boeing
Life is good
1999 GL1500 SE
2002 Honda VT750 "ACE"
1975 GL1000
1970 CB750
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