Need advice, Taking swingarm off ER6f 2007

NutsyUk · Nearly there... Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Karma :

Soooo ive not treated my bike the best, ive left it out in the rain a little too much and now I need to take the swing arm off and give it a repaint to protect it from rust...

I think ive spotted the mount in the frame, but i cant find any stands.

Whats the best way to suport the bike lifting the weight off the swing arm and back tire so I can remove it and work on it?

I have some terrible ideas, but I wanted to ask before i attempt it...
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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

Get some help and put an axle stand under each front footrest bracket.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Have a read through this for all the information you seek complete with pictures.

NutsyUk · Nearly there... Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Karma :

Also other than a zinc anti rust primer....
What should i paint the swing arm with? Id need something thats strong and grease repellent.

Enamel?
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NutsyUk · Nearly there... Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Karma :

Looking over the bike again, i dont think i can mount under the foot pegs, as that wing/plate that the foot stand is on is only mounted to the frame by a few bolts. It might be able to take the weight of a 100kg fat man like myself but i dont think it can support the whole 200kg of bike.

Also there doesnt appear to be anyway to take the swing arm off without having to take the plate that the foot pegs are on, off... As all the linkage is behind it.
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Yamaha FZ8/Fazer800 (split headlight one) 2014, ~~gingerly getting used to the massive increase in HP and not killing myself in the process!~~ That was easy to get used to.
Kawasaki ER6F 2007 650 Gonna sell as a project bike!
~~Lexmoto XTR S 125~~ Sold!

NutsyUk · Nearly there... Joined: 22 Jun 2016 Karma :

Also as for paints, I was going to use ISOPON Zinc 182 rust inhibiting primer.... But im also seeing some places say using an etch primer as it bonds with the metal better, Whats the opinion here?

Also what top paint should I use? Again some suggest hammerite satin finish aerosol paint.

Any other recommendations? Obviously this needs to be hard waring and resistant to grit chipping.
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Kawasaki ER6F 2007 650 Gonna sell as a project bike!
~~Lexmoto XTR S 125~~ Sold!

redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

Why does OP have to be so autistic about everything?

Remove swinging arm.

Get blasted.

Powder coat / paint to taste.

Refit swinging arm.

Profit.

It doesn't really warrant a billion technical questions. Rolling Eyes

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redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

If you paint it with rattle cans the finish will last about 10 minutes, especially if you ride the bike all year round.
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Tdibs · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jan 2015 Karma :

Im trying to remember when I had mine done earlier in the year. Was somewhere around £100 including blasting, coating, pulling and pressing in near bearings I gave them

https://puu.sh/G4EUm.jpg

I had done some patches on it with Zinc182/hammerite over the years, I found under quite a lot of that, the rust had got back in under it. That was using a converter too.

Its worth having it blasted/coated just to be able to not worry about it again for the next 10 years. The DIY repairs dont last as long.

Also looks a lot closer to stock than hammerite ever will.

As for getting the swing arm out, few options, axle stands under the pegs, and throw a car jack under the exhaust collector for extra security? Table stand will also work. Just obviously make sure you crack all the bolts first because its not going to be super stable. Ratchet straps from rafters work too if you have the ability.
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stevo123 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

Always find DIY results vary directly with effort out into prep work - ball ache that it is. Try give yourself ample time to do a proper job. And good luck to you.

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

The big advantage of getting it blasted is that you'll find out how fucked it is. If the metal has rusted enough to be dangerous, the sand blaster will blow holes through it.

Metal doesn't care how much money you have. If the swingarm is rusted out, it needs repairing or replacing.

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Problem with the ER6 swingarm isn't he external finish as bad as it is its the inside of the right fork. This fills with water and it rots from the inside out.
If you remove the right hand chain adjuster cap a visual inspection will tell you if it's worth getting the outside painted.
If you do get the outside stripped and powder coated you run the risk of the swingarm corroding under the powder coat where you can't see it.