Bonneville Swingarm Removal

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by TonyG, Nov 25, 2024.

  1. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

    Dec 1, 2016
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    Hi, My 2013 Bonneville SE has about 20k miles on it and I was wondering if it was worth dropping the swingarm and re-greasing etc over winter? All fine when riding but think the maintenance schedule recommends doing so evry 10 years?

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  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

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    It's probably not really necessary but it must be worthwhile to ensure that there is a decent amount of grease on the bearings. I have just taken the swinging arm out of the 1972 Honda I am rebuilding and found that the bearings were in excellent condition with plenty of grease, but then again the swinging arm bolt is hollow with a grease nipple on each end. The old ways are sometimes the best!
     
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  3. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    It is definitely worth doing, they are not greased enough at the factory when new, you should have seen the state of my STRS bearings and only 4 years old.
     
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