Swingarm bearing depth?

[Neil E.]

I'm replacing the bearings in the underside boss of the swingarm. The ones that support the pin at the end of the linkage. The factory has set the originals to ~.214" and ~.224" in from the sides. This seems a bit generous considering that the orings are ~.138" wide. I'd expect to set them ~.150" in from the sides. Thoughts?

 

[Neil E.]

I machined up a stepped guide to pull the bearings in and made the distance .200", worked fine. Quick and easy using threaded rod as a drawbar.