Lateral movement of Shaft inside Swingarm

[coruscantkid]

As the title says, I would like to know if anyone knows how much Lateral movement of Shaft inside Swingarm there is? I am knotching my swingarm and don't want to have the shaft banging around inside. :bang head:

Thanks.

 

[one2dmax]

I typically leave .050 clearance. There shouldn't be much side to side as it only moves up and down with the arm.

Sean

 

[coruscantkid]

Thanks Sean!

 

[Rusty McNeil]

If your doing this yourself I would advise drilling a small hole where the notch is going and measuring to the driveshaft to get an exact idea where it is.

I did my own and found that the driveshaft is at a slight angle as it goes rearward, and by angle I mean side to side, not up and down,....it caused me a smal headache but the job would have been easier had I known.

As for movement there shouldn't be any at all unless your u-joint or swingarm bearings are worn out, go with what Sean says on that one, I had to stick a die grinder down inside my swingarm and re-clearance it because my shaft was hitting the notched area due to the above mentioned problem. Mines probably about .015 which is of course too close for comfort.

 

[coruscantkid]

Rusty,

Thanks for the insight. Right now, with the shaft and swingarm off the bike and centered, I have approxiamately 0.30" before it hits my notch. But I will try your suggestion before I commit.