help! Is there a trick, with the rear tire spacer with the swing arm

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t5001971

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hello guys, I've been trying to put the rear tire back on the swingarm. But it seems that the spacer will not fit between the swingarm in the brake drum. Therefore can't put the axle through. Is there a trick that I don't know about. were do I have to call a friend over and muscle it in. any advice will help. thanks guys
 
it's a 1971 suz t500. The spacer is about an inch, sticks out about a half an inch too much. Are the rear swing arm's always tight on the rear tire?
 
you didnt accidently swap the side the spacers were on, did you?
 
Pics! You should be able to find the parts diagrams online to tell you exactly where to put what spacers etc. And no, it shouldn't need to be forced in. Don't force it.
 
I wont force it. i have check 2x about the right side or not maybe something just not fitting right. i dont know
 
I found this online fiche at Bike Bandit...
http://www.bikebandit.com/1971-suzuki-motorcycle-t500r/o/m6723

It looks like your sprocket assembly will stay attached to the swingarm when you remove the brakes/wheel... correct?
If that's correct, make sure the wheel seated fully into the cush drive, and that the brake assembly seated fully into the hub.

My Yamaha DS7 goes together the exact same way, and I had the same trouble with mine. Turned out the wheel wasn't properly clocked into the cush drive bushings.
 
thanks alot for the help. i seem to be a very simple person, it was a the nut on the other side woops took it off, and walla!! it fits perfect
 
Hey - when reassembling my XS650 rear end I swear it took me 3 tries to get the sprockets lined up. Still don't know what I was doing wrong or why it suddenly worked.
 
Tim said:
Hey - when reassembling my XS650 rear end I swear it took me 3 tries to get the sprockets lined up. Still don't know what I was doing wrong or why it suddenly worked.
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note to self: given the opportunity to ride tims XS650, properly check every major component to ensure its functionality and road worthiness. :D
 
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