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Swingarm pivot
Swingarm pivot on Scorpion models
The rear swingarm pivot comes with mainte-
nance free bushings. They feature a self-
lubricating system with Teflon particles. The
bushings sustain a very high load and they
show almost no wear.
In case you notice play or a creaking noise at
the rear swingarm please check the two
screws that keep the axle in the frame. They
have to be secured with thread locker.
Tightening torque: 17 – 19 Nm
Danger!
If the screws at the axle
are not tight enough this leads to play and
noises when the spring compresses. In ex-
treme cases the swingarm may come loose
which leads to a serious fall. If the screws
are too tight the thread of the axle may
tear out or the screw may be damaged.
The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur-
pose, you will have to dismount the rear
swingarm and send it together with the axle
via your specialist dealer to HP V
ELOTECHNIK
.
After installation the bushings are machined to
adjust them.
Unscrewing the axle bolts
Before being able to unscrew the axle bolts a
possible rear rack must be disassembled. To
do so both lower screws of the rear rack
must be unscrewed completely, both upper
screws must be loosened. Then, the rear rack
can be swivelled upwards.
In case the rear swingarm is to be dismounted
completely you can prevent the axle from
turning by inserting a thin metal rod in the
hole of the axle through the hole in the rear
swingarm under the axle.
Attention!
There has to be a big
washer between the main frame and the
end of the bushing else the bushing is not
able to function without play and the frame
will be damaged.
You can prevent the axle from turning by inserting a
thin metal rod in the hole of the axle.
Upper picture: Scorpion fs 26; lower picture: Scorpion fx
