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Author Topic: replacing rotted out swingarm  (Read 1675 times)
NJF6Cowboy
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« on: April 17, 2010, 06:46:17 PM »

In the process of replacing my swingarm as it has some large rot holes in it. Yeah I know riding in the winter in Northern NJ is tough on equipment.

Purchased a used swingarm from Pinwall in nice shape. I ordered new swingarm bearings from HDL along with other final drive parts.

Do the swingarm bearings come with the  outer race, grease seal & dust seal as the parts fiche does not show them seperatly?

If you haven't guessed I am  very depressed that my baby is up on the lift and I can't ride!!!!

Any help or response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Misfit
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2010, 07:31:28 PM »

The bearing, race, and dust cap is a set.
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f6power
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2010, 08:22:13 PM »

I have bad news for you.I ordered some parts from HDL on 4/6 and they didn't ship till 4/16, package supposed to come on 4/20. So you're looking at 2 weeks of waiting.
HDL is really taking it slow lately.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2010, 04:51:35 AM »

I have bad news for you.I ordered some parts from HDL on 4/6 and they didn't ship till 4/16, package supposed to come on 4/20. So you're looking at 2 weeks of waiting.
HDL is really taking it slow lately.

Took two weeks for my entire last order to show up as well... HDL isn't a "rush order" place, the
quickest way to get parts fast is probably to slog over to the dealer, order and pay up front,
and then slog back over to the dealer a few days later to pick them up. The whole thing about
hitting a button on the Internet and then finding the parts waiting for you when you get home
from work sure is nice, I just wish it was quicker...

-Mike
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daytona
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2010, 05:02:04 AM »

Over two weeks for me! I won't be using them again.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2010, 06:47:34 AM »

As I've stated before, I gave up on HDL some time ago. Just too slow and a bit unresponsive when you call and ask about an order. Scroll to the bottom of the linked page and get the 800 number, and if you're in the midwest the shipping is even faster...they're in Indiana.

http://www.servicehonda.com/parts.html
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upjeeper
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2010, 08:44:02 AM »

I pulled my swing arm while I had the final drive and prop shaft out (pinion cup and shaft needed to be replaced). I had the whole swing arm sand blasted then I painted it with POR15 and a couple layers of a top coat. Hopefully it should never rust again. Might want to consider a higher grade of paint on your new swing arm.

Happy riding!
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NJF6Cowboy
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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2010, 06:02:42 PM »

Thanks for all the responses. Received email from HDL parts packed & ready for UPS. Tracked on UPS tonight & parts will be here Wednesday!

I am painting the swingarm tonite.  Hopefully I'll get her back together by Friday nite. Wife wants to ride up to Rhode Island to visit daughter at  college this weekend.

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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2010, 07:27:03 PM »

Thanks for all the responses. Received email from HDL parts packed & ready for UPS. Tracked on UPS tonight & parts will be here Wednesday!

I am painting the swingarm tonite.  Hopefully I'll get her back together by Friday nite. Wife wants to ride up to Rhode Island to visit daughter at  college this weekend.



Yep. I have had nothing but first class service from HDL. cooldude  They are always my first choice.
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