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Dheerajwwe90
I hear the sound in my Pulsar's swing arm bush as I press the back suspension area again & again. I know it will be solved by greasing the bushes but my question here is, What if I don't? Or how does it affect my bike's performance? What benefits I get after greasing?
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Dheerajwwe90 said:
I hear the sound in my Pulsar's swing arm bush as I press the back suspension area again & again. I know it will be solved by greasing the bushes but my question here is, What if I don't? Or how does it affect my bike's performance? What benefits I get after greasing?
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  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.
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Oz said:
  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.
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You nailed the answer that I wanted.. thank you so much bro
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Glad you got your answer. But please don't post the same message to more than one forum.
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Better handling too... sticky bushing prevents shock from working properly and bike won't be as smooth around corners.
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Oz said:
  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually
    leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.
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Today I have prepared them for greasing but, what I found out was shocking.. I noticed a little slack/play between the bushes & thought it needs to be replaced with new bushes. You can see the difference of the chrome coating as I posted a pic below. It is worn out, no?
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It is possible that the bearings did not have any grease when assembled. And it is possible that there is no grease nipple.
That type of bushing is often bronze. What looks like a chrome coating / colour, could be colouring from another source.
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Discussion Starter · #1 · Feb 22, 2023

I hear the sound in my Pulsar's swing arm bush as I press the back suspension area again & again. I know it will be solved by greasing the bushes but my question here is, What if I don't? Or how does it affect my bike's performance? What benefits I get after greasing?


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⬇⬇⬇ Very comprehensive reply.

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#3 · Feb 22, 2023

Dheerajwwe90 said:
I hear the sound in my Pulsar's swing arm bush as I press the back suspension area again & again. I know it will be solved by greasing the bushes but my question here is, What if I don't? Or how does it affect my bike's performance? What benefits I get after greasing?
Click to expand...
  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.

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Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 22, 2023

Oz said:
  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.
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You nailed the answer that I wanted.. thank you so much bro

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Glad you got your answer. But please don't post the same message to more than one forum.

Returning to the joy of two wheels!

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#6 · Feb 23, 2023

Better handling too... sticky bushing prevents shock from working properly and bike won't be as smooth around corners.

remember:There never seems to be enough time to do job right 1st time around, but there's ALWAYS time to do it again! Often times on side of road in total darkness and rain!"

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Discussion Starter · #7 · 2 h ago

Oz said:
  1. Materials cost: Grease is cheaper than new bushings.
  2. Time: Maintaining the bushings with periodic lubrication will take less time than installing new bushings.
  3. Safety: Unnecessary friction eventually
    leads to failure. Sloppy worn bushings can cause side to side wobbling especially at higher speeds or while cornering. This makes you a danger to yourself and others.
  4. Reliability: A well maintained bike is more reliable. Breakdowns and roadside repairs seldom happen at a good time.
  5. Resale value: Squeaking, wobbling, poorly maintained bikes are worth less than properly maintained bikes.
Click to expand...
Today I have prepared them for greasing but, what I found out was shocking.. I noticed a little slack/play between the bushes & thought it needs to be replaced with new bushes. You can see the difference of the chrome coating as I posted a pic below. It is worn out, no?

Fluid Finger Nail Thumb Electric blue

Doktor said:
⬇⬇⬇ Very comprehensive reply.
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Doktor said:
⬇⬇⬇ Very comprehensive reply.
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Unkle Krusty said:
It is possible that the bearings did not have any grease when assembled. And it is possible that there is no grease nipple.
That type of bushing is often bronze. What looks like a chrome coating / colour, could be colouring from another source.
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Yes.. exactly you're right. That's just what happened with my bushes. So, I must replace them
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Not sure how Pulsar's swingarm pivot is configured. There's usually roller-bearings on outside of those collars. Or bushings on outside, which most likely need to be replaced as well. Along with seals on ends. They usually come as kit like this:

trac-mac.com

Swing Arm Bearing Kit

Swing Arm Bearing Kit - YFS200 ATV
trac-mac.com trac-mac.com

EDIT: Found parts for Pulsar. 4 bushings over 2 collars:

Bajaj Pulsar 150 UG4 DTS-i: Swing Arm

Bajaj Genuine Swing Arm for Bajaj Pulsar 150 UG4 with 150cc DTSi Engine in authentic quality and price. Express delivery across India
www.99rpm.com www.99rpm.com
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DannoXYZ said:
Not sure how Pulsar's swingarm pivot is configured. There's usually roller-bearings on outside of those collars. Or bushings on outside, which most likely need to be replaced as well. Along with seals on ends. They usually come as kit like this:

trac-mac.com

Swing Arm Bearing Kit

Swing Arm Bearing Kit - YFS200 ATV
trac-mac.com trac-mac.com

EDIT: Found parts for Pulsar. 4 bushings over 2 collars:

Bajaj Pulsar 150 UG4 DTS-i: Swing Arm

Bajaj Genuine Swing Arm for Bajaj Pulsar 150 UG4 with 150cc DTSi Engine in authentic quality and price. Express delivery across India
www.99rpm.com www.99rpm.com
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TQ so much bro for your time..
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TQ so much bro for your time..
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You're most welcome! :) 👋
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