Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

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Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

Postby grandpaul » Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:08 am

Anyone have links to replacement kits offered?

I'm going to compare it to my spindle conversion to price it attractively.
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Re: Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

Postby Caferider » Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:44 pm

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Swingarm Rebuild Kit - Includes new bushings, spacer, stainless spindle and nuts. - #A622 - $99.50
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Re: Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

Postby Webby03 » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:41 pm

Hi GPZ,

There's a couple of places that I know of:
Unity Equipe:
Manx Type Sleeve and Bush Kit 95,00 GBP (about 154 USD)
Machine and fit new bearings (with old bearings not removed) 120,00 GBP (About 195 USD)

Royton Road Race
Manx Type bush kit 71,99 GBP (About 117 USD)

I hope this helps

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Re: Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

Postby grandpaul » Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:45 am

How do you machine & fit new bearings with old bearings not removed?

Anyway, I was looking at $125.ooUSD, so I think it will be a great option at that price.
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Re: Any info on Featherbed swingarm bearing conversion?

Postby Webby03 » Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:33 am

grandpaul wrote:How do you machine & fit new bearings with old bearings not removed?

Anyway, I was looking at $125.ooUSD, so I think it will be a great option at that price.


They charge extra to remove the old bearings. It's a little cheaper if you remove the old ones yourself.

125 bucks sounds like a good price.

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