86 swinger bearings?

[riderssb250x]

any special way to install the new kits? i installed the bearing then put the collars on and then put the pivot sleeve in and it ruined a brand new bearing/./?

is there a special way to install it? h4elpp

[05LSR250R]

Be careful when you install the needle bearings!

I like to use a socket that is just a little smaller than the O.D. of the brg.
Then freeze the brg. before installing it.
I use my bench vise to slowly press them in!

It dont take much to ruin the needle brg. on the install........especially if your hammerin' them in!

[riderssb250x]

thanks for the onfo!

how far in should the bearing go? like into the middle?

also when installing then end cap dpes the larger collar face inward?

and when installing the bearing which way does the flast side face the inside or outside?

[05LSR250R]

Whenever dealing with brgs.......always press on the stamped side of the brg. where it is marked with the number.
If there is no marking then dont worry.

I haven't owned an 86 in yrs. but.........I think there is a ledge in there that the brg. butts up against?

I'm not sure what your askin about on the collar. It should only go in one way........

[riderssb250x]

the end cap or collar whatever you call it has 2 sides onre that the dust seal goes on and another that goes into the swinger im guesing the shorter side is the outside so that the dust seal goes on it?

and im not shure about a stopper ill check it out should the bearing fo into the center of each side on the swinger?

[05LSR250R]

The brg. should only go in the swingarm a little bit....probably just far enough to get everything in.....unless theres a ledge like stated before.

Sorry I'm not more help...its been a while since I've dealt with the 86.

I'm gonna bust out the manual and look for ya! Do you own one?

[riderssb250x]

yea i looked it doesent explain much so i should just put the bearing in onough to get the collar on? the put the tube in and call it a day?

[05LSR250R]

The manual shows the relation off how everything goes in.

If all the collars and what not fit in there then........your good to go!

[riderssb250x]

sweet ill try it out later toda im going to attempt freezing the bearings