Swinger 3 way eyelet bushings

Donn

Over around the last 18 months I seem to be going through the eyelet bushings on the swinger a lot more than usual.

I'm on a Prophet 1000 still. The stock bushings lasted around 3 years and the bike does get ridden. The rear shock is serviced by TF Tuned every year.

I've been replacing the bushings with the heavy duty ones are recommended but they just don't seem to have the life in them.

Is there an alternative bushing I can try, I've been told the polymer bushings are better than metal but again they don't last. I accept that this could be because I am a bit heavier than when I bought the bike 4 years ago and could just be that I now ride like a fat knacker.

thanks in advance.

nicklouse

you are replacing both the bush and the reducers? or...

maybe a cover could help

Donn

I've stripped it down again this morning and as far as I can tell it's just the bushing that needs replaced. I've been replacing the mounting kit each time but this time there are no signs of wear on the mounting kit. To be honest though if it gets the bike sorted I'm not going to argue over the price of another mounting kit, Open to suggestions.

nicklouse

not knowing how your parts move together it is guess work. but dont forget there are a number of interfaces that wear.

the DU bush against the reducer (if one is worn the other is likely to be as well... but on some bike these dont seem to move against each other).

then there is the mounting bolt and the reducer interface yes the bolt can wear.......

Donn

Thanks Nick,

I'll go for another new mounting kit just to be on the safe side. Or maybe a new bike mmmmm Coiler here we come.