i have a 2000 ds and i don't think i have a swingarm zerk. where the heck is it?

 

BTW, that's the axle bearings I was refering to.

 

GEARSMOKER,

Look to where you swingarm meets the frame. Then look at that metal part that has two circles in it. If you look closely on the swingarm in that area there is a zerk fitting there. If your still stumped PM me with your e-mail address and I'll take a snapshot to show you later.

 

Bear,
Thanx for the headsup! I have only 30 hours on mine and I couldn't believe how much grease it took to fill the swingarm. NO more squeaks.

 

i can't believe i've had this quad for 4 years and never greased that zerk. ouch!! i always wondered why there wasn't one there........................ thanks guys.

 

Hey, everyone thanks for the "High Fives" on this post about the Swingarm and rear axle bearings. It make a guy want to write more ATV **** for you guys to read.

Now, we've all checked these areas how about the "A" Arms???? Are these tight as per factory specs??? the factory says to tighten them up to 42 foot pounds. MINE were VERY LOOSE, so I suggest you guys check this area as well!

Let me know what you find in this area as well! GLWBEAR@netmagic.net

Good riding the "Bear" as in GLWBEAR
2003 DS-650 Baja
Lectron 46
Ported intake
Vortex CDI
Trinity Pipe & Muffler
K&N & Outerwear
Pro-Armour Skid plate
Pro-Armour Swing arm skid plate
T9 Baja wheels
Full ELKA suspension Triples with dampending & Rebound & Remotes
Denton Stabilizer
Rear grab bar
1997 Duncan Racing Grand national Banshee fully modified and a big handful to ride needs VP110 gas!

 

'Just an idea.'
When you have the pivot bolt out of the swingarm, take a cut off wheel and cut a couple shallow grooves in the area where it rides on the bushings in the swingarm. Stop about an inch from the end so grease doesn't just squirt out the end. This will get grease out to the bushings easier.