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Offline GardenGnome

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1977 CB550F Swing Arm re-install
« on: September 17, 2017, 02:10:19 PM »
I'm having issues getting the swing arm back in to place. Seems as if the covers that protect the bushings are just big enough to be a nuisance. Any tips or tricks that you can lend to help me get this back into place would be wonderful. Thanks in advance. 

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I have included a diagram of the part of which I am having an issue. It seems as if part number nine is what is holding me up in getting the swing arm back into proper place.
https://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/honda-cb550-super-sport-550-four-cb550f2-1977-usa-swingarmchain_bighu0048f0220_2461.gif
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If I've learned anything about building a motorcycle, it's check and re-check your work before you put it all back together. Although you do gain more experience by doing it twice.

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Re: 1977 CB550F Swing Arm re-install
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2017, 08:18:31 PM »
Is the motor in the frame? If so loosen the rear engine mount bolts.
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Re: 1977 CB550F Swing Arm re-install
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2017, 10:25:34 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on September 17, 2017, 08:18:31 PM
Is the motor in the frame? If so loosen the rear engine mount bolts.

Yes the motor was recently put back in after a nice top end rebuild. I did not consider that the engine bolts would pose an issue. I'll give this a try tomorrow. Thank you for the info.
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