How to Remove a Ducati Swingarm

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9 жыл бұрын

In this video I show you how to remove, repair and re-install a Ducati swingarm from an 09' 848. I removed it after discovering a crack. It's a good idea to clean and lube your swingarm at least once every two years, so the steps that I use in this video (minus the repair)--or similar steps--should be part of your preventative maintenance program.
Some of you have asked, so here are affiliate links to the three different kinds of grease that I use during a typical swing arm cleaning/preventative maintenance project:
EBay
Outside of eccentric hub and swing arm pinch bolts
Lucas Oil Red N Tacky #2 Grease
1lb Tub: goo.gl/8r8aRv
14oz Tube: goo.gl/8r8aRv
Swing arm pivot shaft and nut
Lucas Oil Marine Grease
3oz (Pack of 3): goo.gl/h8EwY3
14oz Tube: goo.gl/h8EwY3
Axle and bearings inside eccentric hub
Valvoline DuraBlend Grease
Single Tube: goo.gl/sLq9Yg

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@adnanchaudhari8636 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and narration. Thank you for sharing.

@jameskr6 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videoTrack848! I was able to remove my swingarm without any drama with your tips. Especially using the 8mm HF Allen socket as a drift. Worked like a charm!

@Track848 6 жыл бұрын

jameskr6 Excellent!

@search4orlife Жыл бұрын

Great videos, just about to take my swing arm out to change the rear shock, I didn't like pressing onto the exhaust to get the shock out.

@650ib 8 жыл бұрын

Totally amazing, high quality and informative video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Track848 8 жыл бұрын

+650ib Thanks Ib!

@Rydrdg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video its very helpful. Do you have a video on removing the shocks only? Thanks

@Kevin-yr4vf Жыл бұрын

Outstanding 🎉 I’m planning to remove my swing arm to polish it, This helps me tremendously thanks!

@Track848 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Kevin, sounds like a fun project!

@BFRPetrucci 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for your videos. I bought a wrecked 848 to convert to track use and they've been immensely helpful when I work on things.

@Track848 3 жыл бұрын

William, you are welcome! You're gonna love this bike on the track... does yours have a steering damper and slipper clutch? If not, those are the first two safety items I recommend...

@BFRPetrucci 3 жыл бұрын

@@Track848 I do not have a damper, and still have the stock slipper clutch installed. I'm not quite fast enough yet for those to either be an issue yet haha. I was actually just out on it last weekend and unfortunately I locked up the shift mechanism in the final session. So I'll be breaking it open to upgrade the detent arm and the shift arm as per your videos.

@Track848 3 жыл бұрын

@@BFRPetrucci I hope you find the video helpful--it's fairly detailed. Good luck!

@randylarock1014 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a black swingarm from an 1198 I'm planning on installing on my 1098. Now I have an idea of what I'll be getting into.

@Track848 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks--good luck with your project!

@grider8344 5 жыл бұрын

Really great vid mate detail etc

@Track848 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, G Rider!

@PinnacleStudioPro 9 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff. Learned something new. Thanks! Nice end card. :-)

@650ib 8 жыл бұрын

+PinnacleStudioPro Your videos are awesome!

@blackprince4074 8 жыл бұрын

This deadly you the Man. I feel like just pulling my 996 apart just for fun.

@mackarof77 5 жыл бұрын

this is better for watching than any tv series great dyi

@Track848 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matej! I have a few maintenance videos in the pipeline that should be ready to publish soon... stand by for more!

@spikesstuff8052 8 жыл бұрын

That is a nice repair job! The weld was lovely!

@Track848 8 жыл бұрын

+spike lee Yeah, Ed over at Delzani's Cycle is an amazing welder. I have another swing arm video coming out soon that will show him drilling and taping the rear brake caliper bracket for me. Stay tuned!

@spikesstuff8052 8 жыл бұрын

***** I can't wait! I love watching videos like this! I'm now watching your videos!

@enzochi 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice work.

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by to check it out!

@relaxation_therapy 8 жыл бұрын

good job! clear n informative🖒

@Track848 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrCrofty51 5 жыл бұрын

Just got an old 1098 and rebuilding the swing arm so this video was very helpful - thanks. One question - I notice that the bushes I have for the needle bearing side aren't the same as shown in the maintenance manual i.e. it shows two bushes one for each side of the bearings but I have just one long sleeve that goes right through. This is the same as I can see in your video at 5m54s Do you know if the design changed?

@anguskangus8222 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@Track848 8 жыл бұрын

+angus kangus You're welcome!

@Honcho_solo 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!! Keep posting!!!

@Track848 6 жыл бұрын

Gonna try Ivo! Thanks for commenting!

@stevericci3308 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video!

@Track848 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@FancyAnimal 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you heat treat the swingarm after welding? Aluminum will return to O-temper after welding local to the heat affected zone. So the material properties are that of butter around that repair. Unlike steel, aluminum gets weaker after welding.

@Track848 7 жыл бұрын

That's a good question--I will check with the shop owner (he's the one who did this welding repair for me), the next time I'm in his shop.

@davidmandl 9 жыл бұрын

Real nice job!!! Great video. You should be in broadcasting ;)

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks... it was a fun project!

@650ib 8 жыл бұрын

+David Mandl Agreed!

@PyroMania61 6 ай бұрын

Solid video. A+++ effort

@Track848 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Pyro!

@PyroMania61 6 ай бұрын

@@Track848 my pleasure. I contacted a company in my area and we made a deal to powdercoat my swingarm matt black with matt coating, all for €60. That's a bargain. Now I need to remove everything down to the swingarm and bring it in Monday in their workshop. Thinking about replacing all bearings too now that nearly everything is disassembled

@lukeiamyourfather3511 3 жыл бұрын

Did the crack effect the handling? After the repair did it feel better?

@1984INC 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the effort that goes into these videos much appreciated. How similar is your 848 to a ducati street fighter 1098? I just bought my bike a few months ago and I want to start doing my own wrenching, but I'm a little apprehensive about taking stuff apart and not being able to put it back together :P

@Track848 8 жыл бұрын

+jonkun702 There are many similarities; I just browsed through the parts fiche for a 2010 Streetfighter and a lot looks the same. I'm not sure what all of the differences are. The swingarm part numbers are a little different, but I looked at the exploded view of the swingarm and rear axle assembly and everything looks identical. I was like you a couple of years ago with the apprehension, but as soon as my bike's warranty expired I decided to start completing my own maintenance. It's a lot of fun, and rewarding! Subscribe to my channel if you haven't already, and feel free to come back here to browse, or ask questions!

@MarioOoDMD 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@carloscastillom.866 6 жыл бұрын

thanks.

@DavidFunk81 3 жыл бұрын

What size allen wrench does the swingarm pivot bolt require? Great video, thank you.

@Track848 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I do not have access to my bike, but will check when I do and will let you know...

@patricklai79 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what size allen key I need to remove the shock bottom mount bolt(the one thats buried in the swingarm)? Can't seem to find the answer anywhere. Thanks

@Track848 7 жыл бұрын

On my 2009 848, it's 8mm... it's the same size for both rear shock bolts and both ride height linkage bolts, and they all call for 42 Nm of torque when re tightening...

@r1freak1 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial !!

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

r1freak1 Thanks! So far this is one of my favorite projects completed on this bike. I will soon be removing the swing arm pivot for the first time since I completed this repair, and I can't wait to see how easy (or maybe hard), it is to 'slide' out. I'll try to post up a supplemental video showing the results.

@stefcamp 4 жыл бұрын

@@Track848 how did the 2nd removal of the swingarm pivot go? Curious as i have a 2012 sf848 based on same frame and want to lubricate the swingarm with some marine grease! :)

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

@@stefcamp Hi Stefani, the swing arm pivot slid straight out with absolutely zero problems during my next disassembly...I highly recommend lubbing it with Marine grease when you have the opportunity.

@stefcamp 4 жыл бұрын

@@Track848 awesome, thank you! How did you remove the little amount of rust on the pivot the first time around?

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

@@stefcamp I polished it (very lightly) with some fine emery cloth...

@pulsarloverCG2444 7 жыл бұрын

What is the size of socket you use to remove the rear wheel and sprocket hub. Please reply. what MM size u use on both sides of rear wheel

@Track848 7 жыл бұрын

46mm wheel side; 41mm sprocket side...

@pulsarloverCG2444 7 жыл бұрын

thank you bro

@Freddie206 4 жыл бұрын

I wish i had friend like you))

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

😎

@CM-ne4rb 3 жыл бұрын

How did you relink the chain after removing the swing arm? Were you able to use the same master link? Thank you

@Track848 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlo, master links should always be renewed once they are broken apart... I used a new one...

@redgeracer23 9 жыл бұрын

about 5:13 on this video why did you change the place of rear brake calliper and can you show us how did you do the new hole.. sorry for my bad english.. thank you for all the tips... i love all you video about ducati..

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

Reggie--your English is fine! I relocated the rear brake caliper pin to allow maximum wheelbase when I completed a final drive change. I'm not 100% sure that it made a real difference with my existing setup 15/41. In my first swingarm preventative video I briefly discuss this topic, but I am planning to complete a full review of this project in an upcoming video. I captured the project on camera and will show you exactly how we drilled and tapped the new hole to relocate the pin. I will also take measurements to show the benefit, if any, after this change. Stay tuned!

@redgeracer23 9 жыл бұрын

thank you very much can't wait for the up coming video.. FYI i have ducati 999 with full 1098 swing arm

@Other7777 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Track848, what impact do u have in this video? I'm trying to find a battery powered impact that's strong enough to get my single sided swingarm rear nut off without needing to go to the shop to get the air gun out all the time.

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

+Other7777 It's an Ingersoll Rand W7150; This thing is amazing and has no problem with even the highest torqued item on this bike (Flywheel Nut at 330 Nm). Here's a video review that I completed on this tool: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5d3asVq0arRo4E.html

@drummerman9010 2 жыл бұрын

where do you find torque values for this stuff? I'm changing the swing arm on my 1199 and idk where to find that info

@Track848 2 жыл бұрын

The service and repair manual... if you do not have one you should be able to find the torque specs on most of the Ducati forums...

@nniicckkk1994 3 жыл бұрын

hi, did you put an adjustable ride hight rod?

@Track848 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did, and it was a great--and badly needed upgrade, especially when I was riding at the track a lot! I highly recommend it...

@nniicckkk1994 3 жыл бұрын

@@Track848 how did you set up the rod and the front height of the bike? just got me a 848 evo lovely bike, but the standard suspension is realy horrible

@stevegriffith7236 11 ай бұрын

Does your, repair welding shop, repair a crack at the "boss" where the two bolts tighten the chain in the swingarm?

@Track848 11 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I'm not sure, but you can check with the shop directly; it is located in the Cleveland-Ohio area... contact info is listed on their website: delzani-cycle.com/

@stevegriffith7236 11 ай бұрын

@Track848 Great,thank you.

@vitodilena2239 Ай бұрын

top

@roadandwheels3584 4 жыл бұрын

amazing swingarm, i want to build a single sided swingarm, on my own, but I cant find a diagram of it

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck--that sounds like a major project and way beyond my scope!

@roadandwheels3584 4 жыл бұрын

can you send me a manual sir

@Track848 4 жыл бұрын

Jhonny, I do not have one to send you... go check the forums...

@raj-cr4nl 9 жыл бұрын

What did the welder charge you?

@Track848 9 жыл бұрын

Adam Jones It wasn't a lot... I can't remember for sure, but I believe it was around $20-30. It was a really quick in-and-out job. We spent more time admiring the swingarm than we did working on it!

@raj-cr4nl 9 жыл бұрын

Nice! I would have thought $100-200 but that is a darn good deal!

@Edison73100 7 жыл бұрын

What caused the orginal crack?

@Track848 7 жыл бұрын

Not really sure, Edison... when my buddy noticed it, I thought it was a grease splat. I think maybe it started on the inside of the swingarm as the result of a track crash and over time worked its way over the top.

@Edison73100 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Track848.