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GLuca Viggy
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 07 Jun 2025    Post subject: Aprilia RS125 swing arm bushes/bearings Reply with quote
My RS just had its mot and was noted for having play in the swing arm. In terms of replacing parts, would this be as simple as changing the needle bearings or will the pivot bushes be required too? From my short research the pivot bushes seem to be as rare as unicorn poop and are discontinued everywhere.

Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks
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A100man
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PostPosted: 15:13 - 07 Jun 2025    Post subject: Re: Aprilia RS125 swing arm bushes/bearings Reply with quote
GLuca Viggy wrote:
My RS just had its mot and was noted for having play in the swing arm. In terms of replacing parts, would this be as simple as changing the needle bearings or will the pivot bushes be required too? From my short research the pivot bushes seem to be as rare as unicorn poop and are discontinued everywhere.

Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks


You won't know until you have it apart but I would expect the bushes to be worn. Bearings only might get it through an MOT..

If the bushes are unobtainium then youre best bet would be to get some machined - maybe from stainless Thinking
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