Topic: Should I replace rear fork bushings??

[jdj845]

I'm waiting for new shocks to arrive and rear tire to be replaced so I decided to try and give the bike a good cleaning.
Got the exhaust off put the bike on a lift and pretty much got the whole back end disassembled. So since I'm this far
along should I replace the bushings and how hard/easy is it to do?

What do you all think?

Jim

[eurban]

Is there any discerable play (side to side) in your swingarm with the current setup?  If so, replace the bushings.  If its is the stock "plastic" setup and has not been well maintained you will probably have some slop. If not then I wouldn't do it as a simply preventative maintenance procedure.  Make sure to grease things up properly though.  If you replace, get the bronze bushings or perhaps the needle bearing type kits..  . . . .

[bill440cars]

Is there any discerable play (side to side) in your swingarm with the current setup?  If so, replace the bushings.  If its is the stock "plastic" setup and has not been well maintained you will probably have some slop. If not then I wouldn't do it as a simply preventative maintenance procedure.  Make sure to grease things up properly though.  If you replace, get the bronze bushings or perhaps the needle bearing type kits..  . . . .

          There's not really anything to add to this, it's all been well said.

[Jonesy]

IF things are sloppy, you might have to replace the pivot that the bushings ride on as well (they are still available). In the case of my bike, the pivot wasn't greased and the pivot rusted. The rust particles then helped to grind away the bushings.

[Tim.]

Replace them, unless it means your kids won't eat or you won't pay your rent.  Get yourself some brass bushings and dig in.

[jdj845]

Brass bushings are $35. a set so they are cheap enough.. The question is how hard are they to change...

[spitfire]

Have just cleaned up and re greased the swinging arm bush on my 76 CB750F1, the bush came out with a tap (single bush), cleaned it up, replaced it, then put fresh grease in using the grease nipple under the swingarm. It's worth greasing it now anyway while you have easy access.

Cheers

Dennis