Recent content by Mark_C

Just out of interest, did you have the panniers on the bike? A topbox?

Muc-Off followed by Scottoil FS 365

Everything is back together with correct torques and the play is still there. It's the left side needle bearing which has some play in it. With the swinging arm out of the frame but with the spindle assembled there was in fact a small amount of play. There was no visible wear on the spacer...

Coincidentally, I noticed play in the swinging arm of my 06 AE a few days ago, and it has also done just over 8000 miles. The rear end has recently been apart and rebuilt because I had the dealer investigating a road speed-related vibration. As this same dealer totally cocked up the simple...