Z1B swingarm play

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Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 14:37
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How much lateral play (if any) is normal?
If i try to twist the rear wheel there is no play but if i pull or push to 1 side i can feel it moving a bit????

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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 14:42
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There shouldn't be any play. Might want to check the bolt and bushings.
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 14:57 - 24 May 2011 15:02
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The bolt is tight so must be the bushings.
Should i go with needled bearings or factory type bushings/sleeves?
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 15:10
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i would use bearings if theyre available for your model
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 15:13
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The bolt will wear too.

I'm still running the original bushings, but I heard the bearings are better from alot of people. I don't think running bearings will de-value the bike at all. Save the original parts though (of course).
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 17:26
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Once you put the bearings in nobody will ever know. Besides it's an upgrade right?
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 21:45 - 24 May 2011 22:21
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Obviously the bearings are better since the factory did away with a cheaper Manufacturing part i dont belive anyone would shunt it for swapping to bearings. but there should be no play in the swing arm.
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Re: Z1B swingarm play

24 May 2011 21:52
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im thinking quite a few newer sport bikes come equipped with bushings instead of bearings these days
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