Where is the swing arm on a dirt bike?

Where is the swing arm on a dirt bike?

A motorcycle’s swingarm is an H- or L-shaped suspension part that connects the chassis, or frame, of the motorcycle to its rear wheel.

What is Bike swingarm?

A swingarm, or “swinging arm” (UK), originally known as a swing fork or pivoted fork, is a single or double sided mechanical device which attaches the rear wheel of a motorcycle to its body, allowing it to pivot vertically. The swingarm has also been used for the front suspension of scooters.

What is swing arm suspension?

Do you need to service the swingarm on a dirt bike?

If you recently bought a used dirt bike, it’s probably safe to assume that the swingarm as well as the linkage bearings and / or shock absorber (s) / damper (s) pivots all need servicing. We cover this in detail below but don’t be surprised if you see parts falling out in a pile of red dust upon disassembly.

Is there a way to lift a bike off the ground?

Most sport bikes have provisions for swingarm spools in the rear. Spools offer protection for your rear axle and swingarm if you lowside your bike, but they are also designed to allow you to raise the bike off the ground with a swingarm spool stand.

How long does it take to Polish a sportbike swingarm?

OPTIONS are added to your arm during production at an additional charge. Allow 3-4 weeks for a BARE finish arm and 4-6 weeks for POLISH. CLICK HERE to view the SPORTBIKE swingarms available in our online store section.

How do you lift a rear wheel on a motorcycle?

Center stands are great for removing the rear wheel from ADV bikes. To raise the front wheel, I generally use a simple scissor-style bike jack under the front of the skid plate. If you don’t have a center stand or one is not available for your bike, you can use a hydraulic motorcycle jack under your skid plate to lift the bike.