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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Okay, tonight I'm pulling the swingarm and forks off of my 12R. I'm doing some painting because I don't like the color of the frame and swingarm at all. I think it should be black or polished, so I'm going to be painting this week. Hopefully I'll be putting it back together this weekend and ready to ride next week. I already did a lot of tear down last night, but now I need to do the big stuff so I can tape off tomorrow and paint Friday or Saturday.

First question:

I'm pulling the forks off to be able to get to the front of the frame. Is there anything I should know? Of course, I'm taking off the front tire too. Anything with it?

Second question:

I need to know the deal on the rear axle! I've seen a couple posts about breaking it, and I don't want to make the next one!

Third question:

I'm removing the swingarm to paint it, and any tips you guys can give me will be much appreciated! Anything you've got would be great! I've never pulled the tire off or taken the swingarm off before, so I know it's going to take time, but I want to do it right.

Thanks a lot guys!

James

(Message edited by Olinxb12r on July 13, 2005)
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Crappy phone camera pics. I'm taking my digital camera to the shop tonight. I'll get some better ones.
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Captainplanet
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The swingarm is removed with the same tool you use to pull the wheels. It has a pinch bolt as well. It is pretty easy to do, although I remember mine being pretty tightly torqued. Also be careful when you reassemble the bike, as the oil lines going into the swingarm are easy to crossthread.
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is it that tool that is in the part bag that comes with the bike? I was wondering wth that thing was for.
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Captainplanet
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, its the one that looks like two nuts welded to a washer.
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hmmm. I don't think I was on the right page. I was thinking about the weird little wrench thing (Not the torx wrench). I'll have to look through the bag for what you're talking about. Can I use something else if I don't have that tool?

(Message edited by olinXB12R on July 13, 2005)
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Cruisin
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The weird wrench that looks like a claw is for adjusting the preload on your rear shock.

To pull the axles and swingarm bolt you will need that nut. I don't know of anything else that fits in that that's easy to find. If you don't have one, you might have to weld two nuts together.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Biggest piece of advise I can give you...take your time. I understand you want to get it all painted right away and such, but seriously, take your time. It is way to easy to get frustrated and just torque on a stuck bolt. Put a cheater on it, and tap the cheater instead of just forcing it to move. Your less likely to snap something. Put antiseize on the axles when you put them back in. Don't forget to pump the brakes back up after you put the wheels back on, or better yet, when you put them back on, bleed the brakes, its never a bad thing to do. Work slow and methodical, and you know that digital camera your taking to the shop...use it, take pics at each stage so you can compare and make sure you know whats going where, ESPECIALLY for wire routing. Take yur time. If you start getting angry at a bolt, walk away. Just get up and walk away. Come back to it in a minute or two, or go work on another part of the bike. Either way, TAKE YOUR TIME.
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Captainplanet
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you don't have that tool, you should be able to find something that works at Home Depot. Basically you can just get the right size nut that fits in the axle, and put 3 or 4 nuts on a stud to build an appropriate tool. You should have one in your tool bag though. Mine is silver.
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just hope I haven't accidentally lost it out of the bag. I've tried to keep everything in there. Can someone post of pic of that for me by any chance? If I don't have it I'll need to go the Home Depot route, or have my friend pick one up from his dealership. Thanks!
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We got everything off with no problems at all! Tomorrow we'll begin taping everything so we can paint the first coat Friday night and hit again on Saturday. I'll make a post about it once it's all done. Thanks for the help guys!
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)























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Olinxb12r
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There is the teardown guys
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 11:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tonights painting. I think I'm going to need to do some sanding, but it'll due till I can get it all powdercoated.















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Vaneo1
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Olinxb12r
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Finished Product












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Olinxb12r
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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