Swing Arm & Drive Shaft Maintenance - *Pics* UPDATED 2-22-07 - Page 3

Constrictor · 03-05-2006

Great walkthrough!!! Those pictures and arrows make me proud!

*Tod* · 03-05-2006

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

I don't see anything wrong wit that pic. LOL

I thought that was the time he fell asleep on the lawn while his wife was using the weed whacker.

**Spok** · 03-05-2006

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Originally Posted by Constrictor

Great walkthrough!!! Those pictures and arrows make me proud!

MS Paint is my friend. thanks for the demo on how to do a demo.

1400pilot · 03-05-2006

dang.............that picture is scary...............might have to copy that and print it to keep the crows out of the corn this year!!! hehehehehe

**Spok** · 03-05-2006

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

dang.............that picture is scary...............might have to copy that and print it to keep the crows out of the corn this year!!! hehehehehe

use it at your discretion

**2WheelFun** · 03-05-2006

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Originally Posted by Spam

I thought that was the time he fell asleep on the lawn while his wife was using the weed whacker.

I think she asked him to move.

**2WheelFun** · 03-05-2006

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

dang.............that picture is scary...............might have to copy that and print it to keep the crows out of the corn this year!!! hehehehehe

LOL...

brother · 03-06-2006

I see you use boards for shims on that jack like I do,I thought only a coonass like me did something like that. Oh by the way that picture looks like a mug shot.

**Spok** · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by brother

I see you use boards for shims on that jack like I do,I thought only a coonass like me did something like that. Oh by the way that picture looks like a mug shot.

ayieeeeee....well whadda ya know. i'm 50% coonie myself.

Phatboy · 03-06-2006

So *thats* what they mean by lubing the spline. Some folks do this whenever the rear tire is coming off.

Good write up

*trikebubble* · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by brother

I see you use boards for shims on that jack like I do,I thought only a coonass like me did something like that.

Hey me too, redneck injenuity isn't limited to the Southern folk you know.

ppark · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by kingofwings

Nice Dave.... should be a "stickie" for sure.

+1

**2WheelFun** · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by ppark

+1

Done!

Bear · 03-06-2006

And that poor little girl, no one should have to have parents like that.

Real nice write up Spok. Great pictures. I need to do mine as well and just haven't. I think I will put the zerk in for sure so it doesnt need to be done again though.

**Spok** · 03-06-2006

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Originally Posted by Bear

And that poor little girl, no one should have to have parents like that.

Real nice write up Spok. Great pictures. I need to do mine as well and just haven't. I think I will put the zerk in for sure so it doesnt need to be done again though.

I was talking with Whistleclean and we both agree that the zerk is a nice touch but where does all the old grease go when you put in new grease? not really a situation where it can ooze out.

besides, the driveshaft needs maintenance at 7500 mile intervals, to really get at it, you have to pull the swingarm.

Bear · 03-06-2006

Very good point, and quite true. Hmmmm...

**2WheelFun** · 03-06-2006

If it were designed to let grease ooze out then it would be a no brainer but spok looked at it and confirmed there would be no place for the grease to flow out of...so it appears it's designed to be opened up for inspection as well as greasing.

olddirtrider · 03-08-2006

Great Job! Good Illistrated pic's!

Thanks!

Alan

Xlr8n · 03-08-2006

Nice tutorial spok. Glad it made a sticky so I can use it down the road!

T-man · 03-14-2006

Spok, you rascal, you are no mere Vulcan...CONGRATS!!

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Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,054	Great walkthrough!!! Those pictures and arrows make me proud! __________________ 2005 Magma Red Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 1998 Bright Red Pontiac Trans Am 405.5 RWHP 385.1 RWTQ 2004 Nighthawk Black Honda Accord EX 6-speed

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	dang.............that picture is scary...............might have to copy that and print it to keep the crows out of the corn this year!!! hehehehehe __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

03-06-2006	#50 (permalink)
Phatboy Rides a lazyboy on wheels BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,564	So thats what they mean by lubing the spline. Some folks do this whenever the rear tire is coming off. Good write up __________________ Phatboy 04 1600 Classic Black 02 Dodge Cummins

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	If it were designed to let grease ooze out then it would be a no brainer but spok looked at it and confirmed there would be no place for the grease to flow out of...so it appears it's designed to be opened up for inspection as well as greasing. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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olddirtrider Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 65	Great Job! Good Illistrated pic's! Thanks! Alan __________________ Sand - Dirt - Dunes = Fun kxriders.com 700V-01 & 94 KX500-700P 05 Mean Streak

03-06-2006	#48 (permalink)
brother Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,134	I see you use boards for shims on that jack like I do,I thought only a coonass like me did something like that. Oh by the way that picture looks like a mug shot.

03-06-2006	#54 (permalink)
Bear Non-Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 38	And that poor little girl, no one should have to have parents like that. Real nice write up Spok. Great pictures. I need to do mine as well and just haven't. I think I will put the zerk in for sure so it doesnt need to be done again though.

03-06-2006	#56 (permalink)
Bear Non-Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 38	Very good point, and quite true. Hmmmm...

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Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	Nice tutorial spok. Glad it made a sticky so I can use it down the road! __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

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