i just ordered a pivot works bearing kit for the pivot on my 92 and i havent taken the quad apart yet but would like to know what is envolved it putting in the new bearings and seals and tha metal tube ?

 

Its not really hard, i did mine a few daysa after i bought it.

Just pay attention to the way the parts come out and put them back in the same way.

To press the old needle bearings out just use a hammer and pointed screwdriver (or something similar) and gently tap it under the bearing cages, and bend the cages on the OLD bearings. they are a very hard steel and cannot withstand being bent alot so keep gently bending the cage and it will break making it easier to get out, just dont gouge up the inside of the swingarm mount. All the needles were destroyed on mine (the bearing were WASTED!) so it made breaking the cages easier.
Grease the **** out of everyhting when you put it back together (the way it came out) and just press the new needle bearing back in using a socket that matches the diameter of the needle bearing (make sure its a snug fit, not one that'll get jammed in the hole, just so it fits solid), just dont beat on them like a caveman or they will break jsut like the old ones, and the dust seals just push in easily afterwards.
Theres not a lot to it, Im sure you'll have no problems at all. You should invest in a Clymer manual or the like, it has details on all the little maintenance items such as this.
I hope this helps....
Regards,
Rodney

 

thanks its the little tips that make it go alot easier but i dont feel loke spending money on a manual when i dont need one