Swingarm bearings!

Discussion in '610/630' started by BiG DoM, Feb 1, 2014.

  1. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    Forgot about the lack of seals. Since there are no seals to blow out, pump away.
  2. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Point is if there were seals one would probably not need to "pump away" ;)
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  3. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    From the shop manual. Probably worth checking while everything is apart and before you go to the effort of modifying the pivot.

    Servicing the swinging arm shaft
    Check shaft taper using a dial gauge. Place the shaft on two identical reference
    blocks. Turn the shaft and move the dial gauge horizontally to determine the
    amount of distortion.
    Service limit: 0.30 mm.
  4. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Personally I am more worried about the visible 'distortion' to my needle roller bearings! :eek:

    fooked bearings.jpg
  5. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    Yep, I've got the same thing going on. Most of the hard finish (chrome is it?) has been worn off and the bushings/sleeves have big dimples worn into them from the needles as most of the needles were seized in their races. I've just decided I'm replacing the whole lot of em, then I'll sort out a way to reliably get grease into them. After that its hopefully a matter of just pumping them full of grease on a frequent basis. It would get expensive if you had to replace all these bearings on a semi regular basis...
  6. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I had thought I had found a linkage bearing kit from Husqvarnaworld but now they say no their supplier does not keep it - WTF? Even though shown on website ... and they think it was never available. (Husqvarnaworld are a new firm separated from Motosportz evidently). All the OEM bearing parts from Husky work out like 4-5 times more than a kit would!! :confused:
  7. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    Yeah, i ordered all my bearings from the husky dealer. Wasn't cheap, $237.10 AUD in total, but that didn't include the linkage bearings, so those are still to be ordered. The swingarm stuff was $$32.73 for bushings (2) and $54.55 for the needle bearings (4).

    I'm trying to track down this kit for the linkage:
    http://www.allballsracing.com/27-1148.html

    But I might just end up getting that from the dealer as well.

    Here's the old stuff:
    [IMG]
  8. WickedWill Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    QLD,AU
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    some little red ones
    Swingarm parts
    Needle Bearing 22X28X11
    Bush 27.5X17X45
    Can these parts be sourced from a bearing supplier?
  9. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

  10. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    My update on this - I have just received the Pivot Works kit and all looks good (their online search function does not show this product BTW).
    I have decided instead of the grease zerks to try and get static shaft seals that will fit the bushing/gudgeon on either side (much like the ones on the linkages). They will measure 22x28x3. I will then eliminate the central gap between the bearings to accommodate a seal on both ends. This way there will be more assurance of excluding water ingress IMO.
  11. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    Interesting idea, and sounds like a good idea indeed. To confirm those measurements you have, is it as follows?
    ID: 23mm, OD: 28mm, Width: 3mm
    And that extra 6mm of width needed for both seals can be obtained by pushing both of the needle bearings together into the middle of the pivot point?

    Sorry for the questions, but I'm away from the bike at the moment, otherwise I'd check for myself.

    In terms of seal type (a subject I know nothing about), are you thinking along the lines of the TC/KC seals in the link below, or more like the TA2/KA2, or something completely different?
    http://www.dkirubber.com/productsList.asp?cid=9

    Cheers,
  12. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Hi - I also do not know alot about seals so cannot say at this stage what type would be best, but was looking at this useful site: http://www.ahpseals.com/services/calc.php

    For this application the seal is actually static rather than accommodating a rotating shaft although a seal for such should also work. I intend to take a seal from my linkages and the swingarm setup and speak to a specialist bearing man/distributor for some expert advise.

    Measurements: ID 22 (NOT 23) OD 28mm width 3mm - and yes push the two bearings together to give the 3mm each side. In fact I just recently did my sons KDX200 and the Pivot Works kit had one wide bearing as opposed to the OEM two bearings so that would even be an option if one could get the correct size I guess.

    It looks like the site above has just about anything one needs - just need to know the best specs.
  13. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Ok - so I discovered that the long linkage bearings on the 'dogbone' have seals that are the right OD and ID for the swing arm ... just they are 1mm too wide (4mm instead of 3). I attach two pics for mock up to show what I want to do - the first with 4mm seals in place but will get 3mm. The second pic shows an alternative - use 16mm wide bearings (like on the linkage) and retain the gap between them so that you can also do the zerk mod. Personally I think this may be overkill as the first option will seal the grease in and so it should not need continual regreasing - the bearings actually have a small integrated rotational shaft seal anyway that may prevent grease easily reaching the rollers anyway.

    What was interesting was that these linkage bearings with the single long shaft and with these seals were the only ones that were still 100% when I stripped everything down ... ie this type of seal had done its job perfectly.

    IMG_1629 copy.jpg IMG_1633.jpg
  14. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    Good stuff. If you find the right sort of seal, please post up where you sourced them from!
    Personally, with a seal installed I'd be inclined to keep the bearing surface size the same as stock and lose the gap instead...
  15. Laurence Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Prince George BC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Turbo 'busa, GoldWing, Yamaha 650 sp
    What is the lubrication frequency for the swing arm on a 2012 TE 511? How many points are there? My bike didn't come with a service manual. Is there any risk of over greasing?

    For that matter, are there any other lubrication points I should be aware of?

    Thanks.
  16. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I am sure there are two grease nipples/zerks on the linkages like the 610/610 (right underneath the shock) - you can grease those without fear as there is no room to blow any seals out. I would do it at least every 6 months and more often if you ride wet and muddy terrain. Ideally pull the linkages and swing arm to inspect and grease etc. Regarding the swingarm there is no zerk - the suggestion was made for fitting one to the hollow shaft and drilling it to lube the bearings. In the end I have rather just fitted seals and packed the bearings with grease and am confident that this is already a vast improvement over OEM which are unbelievably not protected with extra seals.
  17. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Unlike conventional bikes the CTS system on the 449/511 make them stupid EZ to do. I do mine twice a year. Pop the cover off, remove the big round stud which is the inner race, glop some good waterproof grease in there and put it back together. EZ.
  18. SimpleOne Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 630
    Other Motorcycles:
    09 ZX-6R Trackbike
    Big Dom, what sort of seals have you ended up using?

    I actually ended up taping the swing arm pivot externally, but until I've given the bike some proper rides to make sure it doesn't cause any issues, I'll keep the pics to myself (lest I lead someone else astray with my bad ideas :D)
  19. BiG DoM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I ended up using 4mm seals as 3mm were virtually impossible to get (well my neck of the woods anyway) and the 4mm were pretty standard, and no zerk at this stage.
  20. STEVEL Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    U.K
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC 250 2013
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM450 EXC 2006
    Some good info here can someone confirm the swingarm bearing size on a 2013 Txc250 please. Also the seals mod with spacer removal thanks