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joecrx · #1 Post by **joecrx** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:50 pm

wheels fitted , was hoping to get her ready for the easter egg run tommorow but to much to to , new chain , front sprocket , swing arm etc

heres a wee vid of where i am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpE_0Yko8lE

now for the BIG question ,

What is the procedure on taking the swing arm off ,i know i need to hoist her up , and do you use the original bolt ,?

joecrx · #2 Post by **joecrx** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:32 pm

PS , i hate folk seeing my bird naked ,

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:19 pm

Have you got the special tool for tightening / removing the swingarm pivot?

You don't need the Aprilia special tool as an FR6 BMX freewheel removal tool fits at a fraction of the price - that's what I used (haven't got it at present - lent it to Will)

Here's one if you're not sure what to look for: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002 ... 79Q2ZRF9YE

I think the tightening procedure is in the workshop manual.

A good guide to doing the swinging arm swap is on C-plus' site: http://apriliafalco.hadeler.net/index.p ... ins_shock/

joecrx · #4 Post by **joecrx** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:07 pm

cheers d-rider , i new you were the one with all the info ,

Aladinsaneuk · #5 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:30 pm

Easiest way to support the bike to play with the swing arm is with an abba stand and the foot rest mounts

With that fitted its easy - while you are doing it, Change all the suspension bearings

Andy has all the answers - I am younger and have black pubes still