Swingarm oil 101 needed

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Fast Eddie said:
There are some ingenious swinging arm lubricating 'solutions' on here. I'm surprised no-one has plumbed in a pump yet...

But what are these 'solutions' really solving?

When Norman White did my cradle and swinging arm he said "it's got all new improved seals and has been filled with the correct oil, it does not need touching now and will outlast you"

That's good enough for me anyway!
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What they are solving is by keeping a very small flow of oil periodically, it replenishes what DOES leak out. That, in turn, prevents RUST. Not that the bushings need a lot of oil, just no rust on the spindle. Not a big deal, but the remedy is so cheap/easy/quick, it's an easy choice for some who DO ride in the rain, and DO use soap and water to clean.
 
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