FINALLY got around to installing the Versys Swing Arm on my ER6n-
Was a bit more work than I expected on account of the terrible condition of the ER6n's swing arm shaft, sleeve and bearings. More on that later.
First thing to do was cut the old chain-
Remove rear wheel and rear brake line and caliper and detach shock from swingarm-
Next step is to remove the Swing arm shaft and swing arm. Bolt came off no problem but the damn shaft wouldn't budge. Finally managed to hammer it loose and this is what I saw:
Quite badly corroded... The shaft and sleeve had rusted together.
This is a 2009 model ER6n! It only had about 9000km on the clock when I bought it. The service manual does not call for inspection or lubrication of these parts.
In fact the service manual says:
"Swing arm Bearing Lubrication
NOTE ○Since the bearings are packed with grease and sealed, lubrication is not required."...
I wonder if it was just a bad seal on my bike or if this is something that everyone should check...
The swing arm shaft:
The swing arm sleeve and seal-
On the right side the collar and bearing were corroded:
Removed the RH seal-
to reveal the circlip and bearing under the collar:
A bit of a mess. The swing arm was starting to rust and the ball bearing and needle bearing were contaminated-
So, off to Kawasaki to get all new parts for the Versys swing arm:
swing arm shaft and 20mm nut
swing arm sleeve
42 mm circlip
1 ball bearing
3 needle bearings
2 oil seals
collar
Cost about 1800 Baht. The swing arm cost 7200 Baht. So you're looking at about 9000 Baht total if you'd like to install a Versys swing arm on your ER6n or Ninja 650R. Oh, I forgot- there are a few other parts as well- Versys rear axle is longer and you the nuts and bolts and plates for the chain adjusters. Also need a chain guard and a brake line bracket. I don't remember any more what I paid for those parts.
I needed to visit Kawasaki as a special tool is required to install the needle bearings-
They are super busy these days and told me the earliest they could install the bearings would be in a week. I said to hell with that- just give me the special tool and I'll do it myself :thumbup:
Guess the sharing of tools is against policy so they were kind enough to install the bearings for me after all. Labor cost 160 Baht + tip! :mrgreen:
I discovered when I went to install the Versys swing arm that it's wider than the ER6n swing arm and does not clear the right re****t on my bike, so I'll need to install some spacers.
Can't wait to try it out and will certainly let you know how it goes.
Let the Good Times ROLL!
Tony
Was a bit more work than I expected on account of the terrible condition of the ER6n's swing arm shaft, sleeve and bearings. More on that later.
First thing to do was cut the old chain-
Remove rear wheel and rear brake line and caliper and detach shock from swingarm-
Next step is to remove the Swing arm shaft and swing arm. Bolt came off no problem but the damn shaft wouldn't budge. Finally managed to hammer it loose and this is what I saw:
Quite badly corroded... The shaft and sleeve had rusted together.
This is a 2009 model ER6n! It only had about 9000km on the clock when I bought it. The service manual does not call for inspection or lubrication of these parts.
In fact the service manual says:
"Swing arm Bearing Lubrication
NOTE ○Since the bearings are packed with grease and sealed, lubrication is not required."...
I wonder if it was just a bad seal on my bike or if this is something that everyone should check...
The swing arm shaft:
The swing arm sleeve and seal-
On the right side the collar and bearing were corroded:
Removed the RH seal-
to reveal the circlip and bearing under the collar:
A bit of a mess. The swing arm was starting to rust and the ball bearing and needle bearing were contaminated-
So, off to Kawasaki to get all new parts for the Versys swing arm:
swing arm shaft and 20mm nut
swing arm sleeve
42 mm circlip
1 ball bearing
3 needle bearings
2 oil seals
collar
Cost about 1800 Baht. The swing arm cost 7200 Baht. So you're looking at about 9000 Baht total if you'd like to install a Versys swing arm on your ER6n or Ninja 650R. Oh, I forgot- there are a few other parts as well- Versys rear axle is longer and you the nuts and bolts and plates for the chain adjusters. Also need a chain guard and a brake line bracket. I don't remember any more what I paid for those parts.
I needed to visit Kawasaki as a special tool is required to install the needle bearings-
They are super busy these days and told me the earliest they could install the bearings would be in a week. I said to hell with that- just give me the special tool and I'll do it myself :thumbup:
Guess the sharing of tools is against policy so they were kind enough to install the bearings for me after all. Labor cost 160 Baht + tip! :mrgreen:
I discovered when I went to install the Versys swing arm that it's wider than the ER6n swing arm and does not clear the right re****t on my bike, so I'll need to install some spacers.
Can't wait to try it out and will certainly let you know how it goes.
Let the Good Times ROLL!
Tony