|   Sugar Main Pivot... | rbart4506
Jun 18, 2003 5:00 AM | | Hey guys,
I've got a 2000 Sugar3 frame and I've recently redone the main pivot bushing. I pulled it apart cleaned it and replaced the top-hat bushings. Now that I've got it back together I've noticed how susceptible the area is to the elements because of it's location. Has anyone devised some type of a cover for the area, similar to a lizard skin on a shock, to protect the area from dirt and grime. I know this might not be practical because it may restrict movement of the rear swingarm. I'm just curious if there may be a way to increase the life expectancy of the bushings and the timeframe between tear downs. I guess I'm a bit anal and hate squeaky, creaky suspension.
Thanks,
Rich |
| re: Sugar Main Pivot... | Ryan Oliver
Jun 18, 2003 6:07 AM | | The rear swing arm on my 2000 Sugar has just started creaking like crazy when the frame is torqued laterally. Did it get rid of your creaking when you changed out the bushings?
Thanks, |
| re: Sugar Main Pivot... | rbart4506
Jun 18, 2003 7:11 AM | | Everytime I hear a peep from the BB area on my Sugar all I do is strip down the suspension and clean it out and put it back together and the creaking is gone. This last time I replaced the bushings because I started noticing some play in the rear swingarm when I pulled on it laterally.
I'm sure overhauling the suspension will clear things up for you. I'm finding that I have to do mine every few months or so, depending on the weather conditions. This wet spring has not helped things at all.
Rich |
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