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TheDuck · 11-28-2009, 3:25 AM

Due to the number of projects going on I thought it time to put calipers across my swing arm removal tool so anybody who wants to fabricate one has the dimensions! This is a nice tight fit so there is no chance of slipping and marking the frame.
Apologies for the picture quality I couldn't find an easy way to export from CAD to jpeg for here so ended up going black and white pdf and then scanning!

dracki · 11-28-2009, 4:20 AM

thanks Duff man,i need to make one up for when i re-install the swing arm

elvetost · 11-28-2009, 7:19 AM

Hey Ducky!
Great post mate, many will appreciate this! All you have to do is print it and take it to your local machine shop and they can make it for you!

Or.. you can buy it from here too:

HONDA BLACKBIRD SWINGARM LOCKNUT REMOVAL TOOL SOCKET ha on eBay (end time 28-Nov-09 19:22:43 GMT)

Hope you dont mind me posting the link...

Cheers mate,
Chris

TheDuck · 11-28-2009, 7:34 AM

Certainly don't mind the link but a word from my experience. The 'handle' on the tool above can come in really useful. The inner pivot bolt can/usually does turn when tightening up the nut so you need to hold the bolt (v large allen keys or similar) and then apply the torque to the nut ............... hence the 'handle' with hole for the torque wrench drive. This avoids upsetting the critical torque on the pivot bolt.

elvetost · 11-28-2009, 8:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuck

Certainly don't mind the link but a word from my experience. The 'handle' on the tool above can come in really useful. The inner pivot bolt can/usually does turn when tightening up the nut so you need to hold the bolt (v large allen keys or similar) and then apply the torque to the nut ............... hence the 'handle' with hole for the torque wrench drive. This avoids upsetting the critical torque on the pivot bolt.

Described very well indeed!
Cheers mate,
Chris

everest · 12-01-2009, 4:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuck

Apologies for the picture quality I couldn't find an easy way to export from CAD to jpeg for here so ended up going black and white pdf and then scanning!

Thank you very much for the picture!

Is it possible to have the CAD file? Thanks!

Ciao,
Everest

PJNXX · 12-02-2009, 9:23 AM

As a CAD guy myself I can say that you did a good job on the drawing.

I'm sure it will be very helpful.

TheDuck · 12-02-2009, 9:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJNXX

As a CAD guy myself I can say that you did a good job on the drawing.

........ then you will notice that the drawing complies with no standards at all

Only took 10 minutes to model!

Quote:

Originally Posted by everest

Is it possible to have the CAD file?

not too certain how that would be of help, without the software it would be meaningless. I will however try and extract better images when I have a few spare minutes.

everest · 12-02-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuck

not too certain how that would be of help, without the software it would be meaningless. I will however try and extract better images when I have a few spare minutes.

The images are great and I can use it without any problem!

I asked for the CAD file only because I use some CAD software at work, and I like to add the arm removal tool to my tools library!

Thanks again for your work!

Ciao,
Everest

dunno · 12-02-2009, 3:09 PM

nice work, just an idea, what would it cost to have a few of these made up and do a little group buy thing

peeramonxx · 12-02-2009, 4:00 PM

How often does a Bird swingarm need servicing?

dunno · 12-02-2009, 4:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peeramonxx

How often does a Bird swingarm need servicing?

i just wanna take mine off to polish

Rex · 12-02-2009, 5:52 PM

Right on duck!

elvetost · 12-02-2009, 8:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex

Right on duck!

So it worked for you rex?

bigwonnie · 12-02-2009, 10:12 PM

Great timing i am working on my bird as we speak. The machinist was planning to cut me a socket up but this is much better he can make me the official tool. +1 duck

Rex · 12-02-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvetost

So it worked for you rex?

Nope but the drawing works for my tool & die buddy wholl be makin me one

peeramonxx · 12-06-2009, 7:16 PM

For those that have had the swingarm off the bird,what would be a reasonable service interval in km-mls.

TheDuck · 12-07-2009, 1:50 AM

They are built like the proverbial "brick s..t house" in there. There are Birds in the UK past 100K miles without the swing arm having been removed. So usually the deciding factors are damage, cosmetic, or occasional bearing wear usually due to extensive pressure washing in the wrong area. When I first stripped a rear end down I had a look at the swing arm bearings having found wear on the linkage bearings/sleeves .... the swing arm was as new.

peeramonxx · 12-07-2009, 2:01 AM

Thanks for that Duck, was wondering after talking to FJR guys servicing swingarms at 40-50,000 kms and finding very dry needle bearings.Seems Honda are more liberal with the grease at assembly.

elvetost · 12-08-2009, 3:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peeramonxx

Thanks for that Duck, was wondering after talking to FJR guys servicing swingarms at 40-50,000 kms and finding very dry needle bearings.Seems Honda are more liberal with the grease at assembly.

Or is it cause hondas are build better?

Having the arm serviced every 50,000 or so km sounds about right to me. At the end of the day, if your bike has served you well for 50k Km then its entitled to some loving isn't it?
Cheers,
Chris

marder1 · 01-21-2010, 8:28 AM

Hello there, could you tell me what the correct torque is for the swingarm bolt?

Thnaks

heisti · 01-29-2010, 7:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marder1

Hello there, could you tell me what the correct torque is for the swingarm bolt?

Thnaks

92Nm

11-28-2009, 4:20 AM	#2
dracki Back in Black,AC/DC Join Date: Mar 03 2008 Location: Brisbane,Queensland,Australia Posts: 1,838	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing thanks Duff man,i need to make one up for when i re-install the swing arm __________________ Attitude,Charisma,Mojo & Spunk. Thats what you have on a BLACK Blackbird & there the fastest.the rest of you just dream about that annoying Shewie,Lois & Poundstrecher one post at a time

11-28-2009, 7:19 AM	#3
elvetost Join Date: Jul 11 2009 Location: Greece Posts: 1,321	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Hey Ducky! Great post mate, many will appreciate this! All you have to do is print it and take it to your local machine shop and they can make it for you! Or.. you can buy it from here too: HONDA BLACKBIRD SWINGARM LOCKNUT REMOVAL TOOL SOCKET ha on eBay (end time 28-Nov-09 19:22:43 GMT) Hope you dont mind me posting the link... Cheers mate, Chris

11-28-2009, 7:34 AM	#4
TheDuck Join Date: Oct 25 2008 Location: UK South West Posts: 756	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Certainly don't mind the link but a word from my experience. The 'handle' on the tool above can come in really useful. The inner pivot bolt can/usually does turn when tightening up the nut so you need to hold the bolt (v large allen keys or similar) and then apply the torque to the nut ............... hence the 'handle' with hole for the torque wrench drive. This avoids upsetting the critical torque on the pivot bolt.

12-02-2009, 9:23 AM	#7
PJNXX Moderator Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,904	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing As a CAD guy myself I can say that you did a good job on the drawing. I'm sure it will be very helpful. __________________ -Paul

12-02-2009, 3:09 PM	#10
dunno Join Date: Jul 19 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 320	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing nice work, just an idea, what would it cost to have a few of these made up and do a little group buy thing __________________ If its got Tits or Tyres, it will give you trouble

12-02-2009, 4:00 PM	#11
peeramonxx Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Atherton Tableland-Oz Posts: 23	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing How often does a Bird swingarm need servicing?

12-02-2009, 5:52 PM	#13
Rex Join Date: Oct 15 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 266	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Right on duck!

12-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
bigwonnie newbie Join Date: Mar 16 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 175	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Great timing i am working on my bird as we speak. The machinist was planning to cut me a socket up but this is much better he can make me the official tool. +1 duck

12-06-2009, 7:16 PM	#17
peeramonxx Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Atherton Tableland-Oz Posts: 23	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing For those that have had the swingarm off the bird,what would be a reasonable service interval in km-mls.

12-07-2009, 1:50 AM	#18
TheDuck Join Date: Oct 25 2008 Location: UK South West Posts: 756	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing They are built like the proverbial "brick s..t house" in there. There are Birds in the UK past 100K miles without the swing arm having been removed. So usually the deciding factors are damage, cosmetic, or occasional bearing wear usually due to extensive pressure washing in the wrong area. When I first stripped a rear end down I had a look at the swing arm bearings having found wear on the linkage bearings/sleeves .... the swing arm was as new.

12-07-2009, 2:01 AM	#19
peeramonxx Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Atherton Tableland-Oz Posts: 23	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Thanks for that Duck, was wondering after talking to FJR guys servicing swingarms at 40-50,000 kms and finding very dry needle bearings.Seems Honda are more liberal with the grease at assembly.

01-21-2010, 8:28 AM	#21
marder1 Join Date: Jun 22 2009 Location: suffolk Posts: 2	Re: Swing Arm Removal Tool - drawing Hello there, could you tell me what the correct torque is for the swingarm bolt? Thnaks

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