{"id":635,"date":"2021-09-24T19:01:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T19:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635"},"modified":"2021-11-17T16:57:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T16:57:09","slug":"swing-arm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635","title":{"rendered":"Rear drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Topics<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18bf4db774\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18bf4db774\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Background\" >Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Rear_wheel\" >Rear wheel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Drawing_corrections\" >Drawing corrections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Bearing_spacer\" >Bearing spacer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Swing_arm\" >Swing arm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=635\/#Transmission_bevel_gear\" >Transmission \/ bevel gear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Aero cyclecar will reuse the Moto Guzzi swing arm, a fork-like structure that helps drive the rear wheel with the U-joint carrier bearing and two side pivot bearings, along with the bevel gear and transmission housing affixed to the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm-end.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm-end-330x310.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"310\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm-end-330x310.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm-end.png 686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The swing arm left end directly supports the axle shaft that passes through the hub of the rear wheel; a nut fastener is on the right end of the axle shaft. A small clamping pin tightens the axle in place. <\/p>\n<p>A spacer helps align a support for the brake caliper. The right end of the arm is shorter to fit into bevel gear that drives the rear wheel. Above the axle assembly is a mount for the left shock absorber; the right shock absorber mounts directly on the transmission housing. <\/p>\n<p>Due to the different dimensions of the cyclecar chassis, new longer rear shocks will be fitted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rear_wheel\"><\/span>Rear wheel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The entire rear wheel assembly will be reused. Our rear tire is almost new and hopefully the tread pattern will work well. Fasteners, seals, and bearing can be replaced, as well as the brake disc if it has excessive wear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rear-wheel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rear-wheel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"926\" height=\"601\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-682\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If necessary, spoke repairs can be made on the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>To remove the rear wheel, first completely remove the front\/rear <a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/?p=793\">brake system<\/a> including the proportioning valve, the master cylinder, and the rear caliper. <\/p>\n<p>Deflate the tire to make it easier to wiggle off the swing arm ends. Loosen the axle clamping pin on the left side, remove the axle cover on the right, and then gently tap out the axle from the right side. Loosening the left shock absorber may also help provide more clearance for the tire. <\/p>\n<p>With the caliper off, remove the caliper bracket to create a clearance space on the left side. Carefully pull the wheel towards the left side to free it from the transmission\/bevel gear. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawing_corrections\"><\/span>Drawing corrections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The official Moto Guzzi exploded rear wheel parts drawing can be confusing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rear-wheel-corrected-drawing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rear-wheel-corrected-drawing.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"921\" height=\"589\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1484\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The spacer (indicated by &#8220;27&#8221;) appears to be on the outside of the wheel hub; note that the spacer does not have a collar as depicted in the official drawing. The correct placement is between the two wheel bearings (both marked as &#8220;7&#8221;). A center tube and circlip &#8212; the bearing carrier sleeve &#8212; is not identified; presumably it was once number 18 but removed for some reason. Fortunately this part does not need to be replaced in our case. The O-ring (&#8220;21&#8221;) is placed on the outside of this carrier sleeve and is compressed by the coupling disc (&#8220;22&#8221;).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bearing_spacer\"><\/span>Bearing spacer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bearing-spacer.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bearing-spacer-330x136.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"136\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bearing-spacer-330x136.png 330w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bearing-spacer.png 714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bearing are positioned by their <em>inner<\/em> races, not the outer ones. The rear wheel spacer touches the inner race surface and, as the flange is fastened to the primary wheel hub, the two opposing races are properly aligned. The rear axle passes through the races and spacer tube. Spacers that are the wrong length or not properly installed will cause the inner race to be out of alignment with the outer race, leading to premature bearing failure.<\/p>\n<p>The bearing on the brake disc side (left) is retained by a circlip. There is no circlip on the bevel gear (right) side. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swing_arm\"><\/span>Swing arm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several swing arm parts degrade with age &#8212; including the bearings, U-joint coupling, and seals &#8212; and require replacement. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/swing-arm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"891\" height=\"536\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-636\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rubber boot that covers the U-joint end of the swing arm may not be necessary since the swing arm will attach to the cyclecar chassis (and an extended drive shaft) and not to the engine directly.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the cyclecar mount will use the older style pivot pin (same bearing size but different thread).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transmission_bevel_gear\"><\/span>Transmission \/ bevel gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The transmission housing and the bevel gear may need refreshment of various plugs, washers, seals, and other hardware.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-gear.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-gear.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"586\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-gear.png 703w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-gear-330x275.png 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, replacement parts are still readily available. In our case, only the acorn nuts holding the transmission to the swing arm were rusted; we substituted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nord-lock.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nord-Lock\u00ae<\/a> washers, too. Otherwise, the unit is in good condition and only required cleaning and fresh paint. <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1392\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-drive-finish.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1392\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-drive-finish.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-drive-finish.jpg 602w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bevel-drive-finish-311x330.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Painted and greased bevel drive (note red grease on bearing)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background The Aero cyclecar will reuse the Moto Guzzi swing arm, a fork-like structure that helps drive the rear wheel with the U-joint carrier bearing and two side pivot bearings, along with the bevel gear and transmission housing affixed to the rear wheel. 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