i dont actually own the bike so I cant just go look at it, But on sunday i am going to help (Do) my cousin change his swingarm. I am wondering if I am going to need any specail tools, heads up as to what I can do to make things go faster.

Also is there a Suzuki based Site? So I can look for specifics, Such as exriders.com is for honda guys. Thanks in advance - Morgan

 

You're going to need a wrench big enough to get the axle nuts off and the pivot bolt that goes through the swingarm, engine and frame can be tough to remove.

 

what has to been dont the engine. I wouldnt imagine that it would even be touched

 

The bolt that attaches the front of the swingarm goes through the back of the engine as well.

 

well I just found out that they havent even really had a whole trip out on this thing since the last time it was out. it had broke, they pulled it to send it somewhere to be welded and broke on the next ride. Hopefully it will be a snap.

 

Are you replacing the swing? I'd like to buy the old broken one if so... PM me!

 

well All went well Except the splined piece that holds the rotor/disc for the brakes on will not come off.
Sucks so much ***, as now my cousin is unable to goto glamis with me this weekend.

 

yea i cant get my the mount for my brake disc off my axle either...im sure we could with enough heat, but it would be a b!tch tryin to...i really wanted it off too because i wanted it powdercoated a different color than the rest of the axle.

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] The shop manual says not to use heat on the axle because it ruins the heat strengthening. Just FYI.

 

yea thanks i never thought about that...is there another way to break it loose??