thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 61 Location : GR, MI Points : 1378 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:00 pm | |
| I'm in the process of putting a new rear tire on my Scoot. I've scoured the Service Manual and cannot find the size of the Torx bolts. I know using the wrong size can screw them up so I'm leaning again on the experience of others. If you've removed the rear wheel on your SWING, what size Torx did you use? Larry K. (thecruiser) |
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Mech 1 twa Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1384 Location : Allentown PA. Points : 4681 Registration date : 2016-01-02
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:44 pm | |
| I'm not sure of the size T40-45 but you don't need remove them to get right side of swing arm off to remove wheel. Under that plastic cover are 2 14MM bolts that's all you need to remove and there's just enough room to free it up. Holder Bolts. Splitting that right swing arm that pivots from engine case can be difficult 3 bolts from left side and dowel pins like to stick. |
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 61 Location : GR, MI Points : 1378 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:44 am | |
| Thanks SWG. I'll try that. I realize there are 'short-cuts' that can be made from instructions given in Service Manuals sometimes. This apparently is one of them. The way the Manual reads, I thought the forward part of the Right Swingarm needed to be removed too.
Yesterday I replaced the belt and the variator rollers with Dr Pulley sliders. (24gm) While there, I also removed the driven pulley and cleaned up the glaze from the clutch shoes. So far I've been pretty impressed with the condition of the bearings and slide areas. For a scoot with 41,000 miles, things haven't been too bad. A good cleaning mostly was all that was needed. As I was finishing a rain-storm hit so I didn't get a chance to 'test-drive' the repairs. Will do that today. My rear tire isn't due to arrive until Friday. Weather permitting, maybe I'll get it off and the new tire installed. Having been a long-time Darksider with my GoldWing, the rear tire ordered was a 155/70R13 CT. |
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1Wingman1 Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 126 Age : 82 Location : Jacksonville, Florida Points : 4410 Registration date : 2013-01-19
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:31 pm | |
| For future reference the torx heads are size T-50. |
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 61 Location : GR, MI Points : 1378 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:53 pm | |
| Thanks Wingman. I'll make note for future reference. |
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Mech 1 twa Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1384 Location : Allentown PA. Points : 4681 Registration date : 2016-01-02
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:57 pm | |
| Darksider tire. They do last much longer than cycle tires though.
Important thing is the alignment of parts get the wheel back on axle bolt snugged a bit and shock bolted up then torque the holder bolts. Last thing I torque is the axle nut.
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thecruiser Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 61 Location : GR, MI Points : 1378 Registration date : 2021-03-16
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:36 pm | |
| - Mech 1 twa wrote:
- Darksider tire. They do last much longer than cycle tires though.
Important thing is the alignment of parts get the wheel back on axle bolt snugged a bit and shock bolted up then torque the holder bolts. Last thing I torque is the axle nut.
Makes sense to me. |
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john grinsel Curmudgeon
Number of posts : 3309 Age : 85 Points : 9411 Registration date : 2009-08-18
| Subject: Re: Swingarm Torx Bolt Sixe Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:14 am | |
| Guess with car tires, you do not go around corners. |
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