Rear Brakes - Yes they do wear out.. RocketJoe I think said he got about 3K miles out of his.. But when he changed his, they were just metal to metal.. No pads left. So he might have gotten less miles actually..

I changed mine out.. They didn't look too bad when I compared them to the new ones, but figured why not swap them since I was in there..

I kind of have that same question on the Swingarm.. The last time I pulled the swingarm off, I didn't drain the rear oil. I remember no issues like that.

Just disconnect the brakes cables, disconnect and tie up the rear shock.. Remove the swingarm bolts Remove the swingarm out, the drive shaft might come out with it, or still be stuck to the motor.. there's a sping inside the swingarm that goes in the driveshaft, make sure that goes back in place when putting it back together/when pulling the drive shaft out.

Now my question is.. When I went to put my swingarm on... Rear End fluid came out of where the drive shaft goes.. Is the gasket/seal in there bad/ put in incorrectly? I don't recall that ever happening before??

 

if its clean no need to drain it. just keep the swing arm pointing up. do the freeze plugs ed it is worth it in the long run and is cheep.

 

Thanks. Thats pretty much answers my question on draining the rear. I was holding off until I knew more. So I'll go and see what happens, and cross my fingers that I have no issues, and have a pan at the ready...

Sorry badasskfx I was on the reply window, eating my lunch, and one finger typing. I did not see your reply. Freeze plugs do sound like a good idea. Where do I go to get 'em? And what the hell I might as well change the fluid and put in fittings to boot. I'm sure I can swing the price, and I won't be riding anytime soon my clutch is on the bench, re-built to Jim specs waiting to here from him as to when to send it to him.

Hey Enigma I put down the womens panties, and picked up the wrenches, where are you now?

 

Hey Enigma I put down the womens panties, and pick up the wrenches, where are you now?
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:lol: :lol: Now that theres funny. I don't care what anybody says :lol: :lol:

BTW: I believe VFORCEJOHN sells the swingarm bearing kit with freeze plugs.

 

Thanks Enigma I knew you would come through. All I had to do was mention what I did and you were there...Ed...

 

Hey Badasskfx.... So its normal for the oil to drain out if you point the swingarm down? Or let it hand down after you pullit out of the frame?


If thats the case flipper.. Just drain it.. You'll only need to pick up 1 bottle of Kawie Chem Wet Brake Fluid.. The rear takes like 1 oz less than a bottle..

 

it should only come out when shaft is removed. there is a seal there. i remove my shaft and give it some lubey while its apart.

 

Are you sure the oil was from the rear end? It could be engine oil leaking out the rear seal. The gasket in the swingarm will not cause oil get up past the brake,the seal past the brake can,it's behind the bearing after you remove the brake assembly.

Looks like badass beat me to your question

 

When removing the rear swing arm to re-do the bearings. Is it a must to drain it first if all you are doing is putting in the "new" sets. And must you undo everything and pull the swing arm out and away or can you just drop it, and replace. I looked at Kevin's site to see how to begin and it seems pretty easy. I just was not doing the drilling and tapping I was just going to do the bearings and check out the brakes.

Also Has anyone ever changed the rear brakes in their V? A buddy of mine who works at a dealer says no one ever has changed a set of rear pads but me. Ever! They according to him don't wear out! I've had rear brake issues since day one with mine and it went back the first week for that and front wheels they hopped bad so bad you could not go over 50 on tar. They would just shake you loose.
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Your problems with the front wheels is actually the stock front tires. They are crap and out of round, everyone I have rode does it. There was a topic on here with the service bulletin reguarding this. Something like putting 50 psi in them and letting them sit in the sun all day was the fix for it.

 

Ya that was taken care of in 04 when new. I was just saying that those were issues when new. Rear brakes, and front tires. Long since fixed at no cost to me. First week of owning it I brought it in time and time again until they addressed it. Thanks though...Ed...

 

Thanks Enigma I knew you would come through. All I had to do was mention what I did and you were there...Ed...
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Maybe I am good for something afterall :lol: :lol: