yOSHIMURA 450BG137200 Swingarm Pivot Kit User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- YOSHIMURA
Table of Contents
RACE SERIES
Qualified Manufacturer Declared “Modified Part”
FOR CLOSED COURSE COMPETITION ONLY;
NOT INTENDED FOR STREET USE
450BG137200 Swingarm Pivot Kit
Race Series systems are:
- NOT CARB/EPA tail-pipe emissions compliant.
- NOT street legal.
- For “Closed Course Competition” use only.
You must know how to remove and replace your stock Swingarm plates in order to install this product otherwise have it installed by a professional mechanic. Keep all stock parts from your existing system as some components may be necessary to install your new Yoshimura Swingarm pivot plates depending on the application. Read through all instructions before beginning installation. Always wear hand and eye protection and take precautionary measures to avoid injury.
NOTE: IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IT IS ILLEGAL TO MODIFY THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES THE CARBURETORS OF ANY VEHICLE.
CAUTION: Engine can be extremely hot.
Let motorcycle cool down before beginning installation. Always wear hand and
eye protection and take precautionary measures to avoid injury.
WARNING: Always properly support vehicle with a stand and/or lift when
servicing or performing any work. Unstable vehicles may present dangerous
conditions and may cause property damage and/or personal injury.
NOTE: Read through all instructions before beginning installation.
Prepare: NLGI-2 Lithium Grease will be used to lube the bearings.
Removal
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Refer to owner’s service manual for left and right foot peg assembly and bracket removal.
Note: If the OEM kickstand is still being used refer to owner’s manual for removal and set aside for later. -
Refer to owner’s service manual for swingarm pivot shaft removal.
Installation
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The Yoshimura Swingarm Pivot Kit changes the suspension geometry by raising or lowering the swingarm position from stock thus resulting in change in characteristic and handling of the motorcycle.
Note: Determine the desired swingarm position before continuing. Refer to the diagram above to see what orientation the 13720RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacers need to be for the desired swingarm position. -
Lubricate the OEM pivot shaft, swingarm bearings, and 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacers with NLGI-2 Lithium Grease.
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Place 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer into 13720-RB-RH, Right Relocator Bracket in the desired orientation. Reinstall the 13720-RB1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer and 13720-RB-RH, Right Relocator Bracket onto the right side of the motorcycle. Ensure the 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer is properly installed into the swingarm and 13720-RB-RH, Right Relocator Bracket. Hand tighten all bolts for now.
Note: Improper installation of 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer can lead to binding in later steps and can lead to damage.
Note: Ensure the flange is fully seated in the pocket. -
Place 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer into 13720-RB-LH, Left Relocator Bracket in the same orientation as in step 3. Take the OEM pivot shaft and slide it through 13720-RB-LH, Left Relocator Bracket and 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer. Ensure the 13720-RB1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer is still properly aligned.
Take the 13720-RB-LH, Left Relocator Bracket, 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacer, and OEM pivot shaft and install it on the left side of the motorcycle. Hand tighten all bolts and locking nut for now.
Note: Ensure the Flange is fully seated in the pocket.
Note: If the left and right 13720-RB-1.5SP, 13720 Pivot Spacers are not in the same orientation it will cause the OEM pivot shaft to bind and may damage the part and frame. -
Torque all bolts to factory specifications.
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Reverse removal steps to reinstall OEM foot peg assembles and side plates to complete installation.
Note: Reinstall the OEM kickstand if it is still being used. -
Before starting vehicle, check for proper install of Swingarm Pivot kit(i.e. foot pegs, bodywork, kickstand.) If any problem is found, please carefully follow through the installation steps again. If problem still persists, please call Yoshimura Tech Department at 800-634-9166/ in CA 909-628-4722.