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Hogdaddy
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« on: March 23, 2010, 04:53:03 PM » |
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Just finished installing a new U-joint and the 3 oil rings on final drive. Everything went well, first time for replacing the ujoint. What are the tricks for installing the boot around the swingarm? This thing has wore me out. I know there must be some trick. I lubed it up, worked with it on the stand etc. HELP...Thanks
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Wildman
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2010, 04:55:54 PM » |
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The trick is to wet the boot with alcohol.
It makes it slippery and then it evaporates and it's gone completely.
Do the front end of the boot first.
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2010, 05:07:58 PM » |
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I've got short, fat fingers so it's usually a chore for me too. I use honda polish to lube it up and just keep working on it. I usually get it after 5 minutes or so.
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Hogdaddy
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2010, 06:08:44 PM » |
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Do you put top, bottom or sider on first?
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2010, 06:17:43 PM » |
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I go top 1st. Then spin it. I use pliers on the tabs to help. My fingers gets so slick from playing with the boot. Maybe warming the boot till 'soft' will help. ???
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2010, 07:31:47 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2010, 12:23:18 AM » |
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When we replaced the motor in my wife's tourer last summer I found that LOTS of cursing, a little alcohol (for me), LOTS more cursing, and a little patience worked well.
After fighting it for I don't know how long it just kinda slid right into place finally.
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2010, 02:41:55 AM » |
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I found easiest after the bike is back on the kickstand this decreases the angle of the swingarm and raises that side of the bike so you can get under it easier.Also lube it up and needle nose pliers.
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Hogdaddy
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2010, 10:34:49 AM » |
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Thanks for the help. One thing I did was cut a few small wooden wedges and after I put the top on I pushed a couple of the wedges on top to keep it from coming off and worked the sides and bottom on. Worked great for me. Just dont push them in too far and be careful.
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