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[w.matthews23]

I also posted this in "other topics" I want to install a chrome swingarm on my deuce but don't have instructions. My service manual dosen't have anything on it. Is there any website that would have instructions?

[Twolanerider]

Might (or might not) think twice about this.  Axles sometimes slide on chrome swingarms.  Keeping the belt tight is occasionally a problem.

As for changing the swingarm there's no difference because it's chrome.  If you've not been there and done that yet it's likely as good a time as any to pick up a service manual to have at hand before tackling the job.

[w.matthews23]

nevermind i found it in the service manual under "rear fork"

[w.matthews23]

I did now find it in the service manual under "rear fork". Instead of looking a little harder i went straight to the computer.

[Twolanerider]

I did now find it in the service manual under "rear fork". Instead of looking a little harder i went straight to the computer.

Didn't think about that.  Sorry.  The terminologies do vary a bit.  Still remember the first time years ago I saw "propeller shaft" in a Motors manual.

[w.matthews23]

For a guy with average mechanic ability but with all the tools needed on a scale of 1 to 10 how difficult is it to take a swingarm off and put a new one on? About how much time do you think it should take? I do have a service manual to go off of. I read it over tonight and I think I can handle it really just courious how many hours it will take, don't have alot of time this weekend to spend on it. 

[hd-dude]

What model bike?

[w.matthews23]

FXSTD

[LarryB]

all depends on how much beer is in the fridge.

[w.matthews23]

Was actually pretty easy to do. If there is beer in my fridge the work usually stops after about 4 of em, so I usually don't drink and putz around on stuff.

[w.matthews23]

Now I'm trying to put swingarm on my bike and cant get the rear axle out. I have the H-D "custom rear axle aduster and axle nut kit" on the bike. The right side is just a cover with a set screw but the left side the chrome nut dosent have a set screw and I cant get it off. Even while holding the right side with a wrench the nut just turns and turns. I tried holding the left side nut and turning on the right side because thats the side it comes out but the axle just spins. I don't actually know how it is suppose to work but it is strange and i just can't figure it out right now.

[LarryB]

heavy rubber mallet