that way you can ditch the thrust bearings as well
I don't really think that'll work in our favor- something will wear. I assume that would make it the inside of the swingarm where the thrust washers currently rest against. A swinger pivot sees some crazy off axis loading and the thrust bearings take it. The disposable plastic thrust bearings like AllBalls uses are a decent way to go and would probably last longer than the bearings, but wouldn't be quite as smooth. Kind of a toss up with that one.
I don't really think that'll work in our favor- something will wear. I assume that would make it the inside of the swingarm where the thrust washers currently rest against. A swinger pivot sees some crazy off axis loading and the thrust bearings take it. The disposable plastic thrust bearings like AllBalls uses are a decent way to go and would probably last longer than the bearings, but wouldn't be quite as smooth. Kind of a toss up with that one.
I am telling you this setup outlasted the stock setup by 2-3 times the service life. In fact Honda has none of the cobbled mess we need to deal with. They just have the needle bearings with a bushing with some dust seals. Not sure about the others because I have never seen them disassembled but they work just fine.
Anybody ever find one piece sleeve to work with this bearing? even if I have to used a nylon thrust washer. My riding hours are real low lately so I might even consider the bronze bushing like 27 said. anybody know the the demensions for a one piece flanged bronze bushing?