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[Twolanerider]

Finally got the swingarm swapped out on the old SERG.  Pre-02 swingarms were weak around the axle holes and this was a bit tweaked.  Not dangerously so (yet).  But it wasn't perfect.  So watched eBay for cheap parts and several months ago scored a good swingarm and axle parts for cheap.  Finally broke down and bought the aftermarket bushing necessary to make the newer swingarm work in the old bike a couple of weeks ago.  And a couple of nights ago spent a little time tearing the ass end of the bike apart.

Spent a bit more time early this evening putting it back together.  Was actually more of a pain in the ass than I expected it to be.  But it's done now.  And no more old slightly dinged swingarm to worry about.

Old swingarm:

[Twolanerider]

New swingarm:

[Twolanerider]

This is the newer swingarm with the new bushing kit.  Bushings with an OD to match the 02 and later swingarm and an ID to match the 01 and prior pivot shaft make this work.  The Sta-Bo III kit includes the inner bushings seen here already pressed in and the outer (blue) bushings the same as those used on the 02 and newer Sta-Bo bushing kit.  It does all make for a tight straight rear of the bike.  The bushings were a chore to work with.  But it's all done now.  So; whoopee.

[Twolanerider]

Since the rear end was apart Chromeronica the Goddess of Chrome demanded that cast aluminum wheels and other parts not be reinstalled.  The bike also needed rear brake pads so it got a chrome caliper in the rear too.  And chrome spacers and a chrome pulley and chrome pulley and rotor bolts and... well... you get the picture.  And since the new wheel was going on the rear one had to go in the front also.  Damn, now it needs chrome calipers too.  This chit never ends....

[Twolanerider]

Back to the back; again.  New pulley and chromed FLHX wheel.  I never was a big fan of the Street Glide wheels in aluminum.  But liked them a lot after they'd been chromed.  Another good eBay score a few months back so, yippee, chrome wheels to replace the old aluminum nine spoke wagon wheels.

[Twolanerider]

Different angle (i.e., more gratuitous posting about the new chrome bits).

[Twolanerider]

And the other side.  Left side got the pulley so right side got the new caliper.  Can't have a jealous side, can we?

New swingarm uses a 1" axle so either had to change calipers or drill out the 3/4" center of the old one anyway.  Another nice little eBay find several weeks back and an old core to return made the choice a no-brainer. 

[Twolanerider]

That's all.  I know, crappy pics in poor light.  Will try to remember to grab something in daylight some other day.  Not ridden it yet so can't speak to any difference in feel with the new swingarm.  But at least the little red beastie is all back together.

[martys]

Congrats on the rebuild of the swing arm and the added chrome looks fantastic!!

[Twolanerider]

Congrats on the rebuild of the swing arm and the added chrome looks fantastic!!

Thank you sir.  This was actually to be the bike's "winter project."  But after spending a few months collecting pieces I knew I'd want to do all at the same time the bits were finally all here.  Sitting.  Waiting.  Taunting me.  So I put the bastards on .

[Boatman]

But at least the little red beastie is all back together.

 

Will be interesting to hear how it rides with the new updates.

[aclass]

Nicely done!!!

So how many miles on the "ole" SERG??

[09S/E roadglide]

Different angle (i.e., more gratuitous posting about the new chrome bits).

I think ive noticed the problem....seems you have your bell mounted on the back, the gremlins have time to jump on, mess with your bike and dont get scared off till its too late !!

[Twolanerider]

Nicely done!!!

So how many miles on the "ole" SERG??

When I bought the bike about 18 months ago it had between 12.5k and 13k miles.  Now showing about 24k if I remember right.  Didn't take either of the bike anywhere to speak of this year.  Guessing the Road Glide got more miles than the SEEG.

[Twolanerider]

I think ive noticed the problem....seems you have your bell mounted on the back, the gremlins have time to jump on, mess with your bike and dont get scared off till its too late !!

It's strategerie!  Let the little buggers jump on briefly and I can pass gas in their general direction before they fall off .