Servicing the swingarm: Difference between revisions

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*[[Torque Values|Torque Values list]]

*Molybdenum disulfide ("Moly") grease (any high-pressure bearing grease will do; however, a waterproof [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium grease] containing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulphide] is the best choice. The factory explicitly calls for molybdenum disulphide, as it is an extremely effective additive for needle bearings in oscillating applications, and reduces wear by plating the bearing needles).

*Molybdenum disulfide ("Moly") grease (any high-pressure bearing grease will do; however, a waterproof [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium grease] containing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulphide] is the best choice). The factory explicitly calls for molybdenum disulphide, as it is an extremely effective additive for needle bearings in oscillating applications, and reduces wear by plating the bearing needles).

*O-rings ~~[note~~ - ~~dig up part number and~~ size ~~- 22mm?]~~. The Unitrak linkage uses a LOT of O-rings around the bushings, and it isn't that unusual to find some damaged ones on a high-miles bike, especially one with a custom rear shock with imperfect clevis fit (e.g. ZX600C or SV650 shocks). It is ~~absolutely~~ imperative these O-rings are in good shape. ~~Hence~~, ~~purchasing~~ a ~~couple before servicing your swingarm is not~~ a bad ~~idea~~.

*O-rings. Kawasaki part #92055-1215 (size 19.8 X 2.2) The Unitrak linkage uses a LOT of O-rings around the bushings, and it isn't that unusual to find some damaged ones on a high-miles bike, especially one with a custom rear shock with imperfect clevis fit (e.g. ZX600C or SV650 shocks). It is imperative these O-rings are in good shape. You normally don't need any, but there's a bunch, and stalling the job for 3-4 days because you're missing a $2 part would be bad.

This grease should be an excellent choice; it is a lithium soap and it contains molybdenum disulphide:

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 *[[Torque Values|Torque Values list]]
-*Molybdenum disulfide ("Moly") grease (any high-pressure bearing grease will do; however, a waterproof [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium grease] containing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulphide] is the best choice. The factory explicitly calls for molybdenum disulphide, as it is an extremely effective additive for needle bearings in oscillating applications, and reduces wear by plating the bearing needles).
+*Molybdenum disulfide ("Moly") grease (any high-pressure bearing grease will do; however, a waterproof [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium grease] containing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulphide] is the best choice). The factory explicitly calls for molybdenum disulphide, as it is an extremely effective additive for needle bearings in oscillating applications, and reduces wear by plating the bearing needles).
-*O-rings [note - dig up part number and size - 22mm?]. The Unitrak linkage uses a LOT of O-rings around the bushings, and it isn't that unusual to find some damaged ones on a high-miles bike, especially one with a custom rear shock with imperfect clevis fit (e.g. ZX600C or SV650 shocks).  It is absolutely imperative these O-rings are in good shape. Hence, purchasing a couple before servicing your swingarm is not a bad idea.
+*O-rings. Kawasaki part #92055-1215 (size 19.8 X 2.2) The Unitrak linkage uses a LOT of O-rings around the bushings, and it isn't that unusual to find some damaged ones on a high-miles bike, especially one with a custom rear shock with imperfect clevis fit (e.g. ZX600C or SV650 shocks). It is imperative these O-rings are in good shape. You normally don't need any, but there's a bunch, and stalling the job for 3-4 days because you're missing a $2 part would be bad.
 This grease should be an excellent choice; it is a lithium soap and it contains molybdenum disulphide: