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February 14, 2008
Swing-Arm Bushings
I was planning on taking the Morini out last Sunday, but I noticed that the swing-arm has excessive play. This is a common weakness on Morini's, and once upon a time I replaced the bushings on my 500. At the time, it took all the adjustment the bike offered to remove the free play altogether. This time, I hope to give myself a greater margin for future adjustment. Removing and replacing the swing-arm is kind of a dirty job, as it involves removing the chain, the rear wheel, the shock absorbers (which really ought to be replaced too) and a bunch of other stuff. But now that it is getting warmer, I may be able to stay up later and operate on it.