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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ncdan on October 15, 2018, 07:45:32 AM

Title: What size socket needed
Post by: Ncdan on October 15, 2018, 07:45:32 AM

Hey guys, a while back Pete made us aware of the dry swingarm bearing issue with the 1400 models. It takes a special tool to remove the nut holding the swingarm which can be made from a socket. What size socket was that? When I change the rear tire feel the need to check the bearings as Pete recommended.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on October 15, 2018, 11:42:02 AM

If it's anything like the earlier CARC bikes it's not very tight but has a couple of pinch bolts.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: Ncdan on October 15, 2018, 11:47:02 AM

Quote from: Kiwi_Roy on October 15, 2018, 11:42:02 AM

If it's anything like the earlier CARC bikes it's not very tight but has a couple of pinch bolts.

I think this is different Roy. It's a specialized socket which can be made from a standard socket. I just can't remember what size

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: kballowe on October 15, 2018, 12:32:53 PM

Subscribed.

I'm getting ready to do the same thing.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: lucian on October 15, 2018, 01:06:11 PM

I made mine with a spare 30mm socket. I can loan it to you when you need it. There are pinch bolts as well.

(https://thumb.ibb.co/h07YwL/IMG-1380.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h07YwL)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/fLWhqf/IMG-1383.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fLWhqf)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/dwXoVf/IMG-1397.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dwXoVf)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/meZDwL/IMG-1404.jpg) (https://ibb.co/meZDwL)

(https://thumb.ibb.co/mxPfbL/IMG-1406.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mxPfbL)

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on October 15, 2018, 01:19:58 PM

Quote from: Ncdan on October 15, 2018, 11:47:02 AM

I think this is different Roy. It's a specialized socket which can be made from a standard socket. I just can't remember what size

It looks very similar to me. I just used a pair of pliers on mine but a socket is nicer.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: Moto on October 15, 2018, 01:28:24 PM

There is a special tool available for the CARC bikes, not necessarily fitting the 1400:

http://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/cnc-carc-tool/ (http://www.guzzitech.com/store/product/cnc-carc-tool/)

The same source shows another castle nut tool. The first one works as advertised.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: lucian on October 15, 2018, 01:30:32 PM

Pinch bolts and pre load bushing are only torqued to 10 NM, so any c spanner would work. Swing arm pivot is tightened to 60 NM. The castellated socket does make it easier to torque to spec, however I think pre loading these bearings by feel is an acceptable  way to go.

Title: Re: What size socket needed
Post by: Ncdan on October 15, 2018, 09:13:20 PM

Thanks a bunch guys and thanks Lucian for the offer to use yours.