Saving the Duck

Cleaned off most of the caked on dirt and grease from behind the front sprocket.  Still need to pull the swing-arm bearings from the case and replace.

Finally getting some time to work on the bike.  Managed to remove the swingarm so some deep cleaning can be accomplished and the swingarm can be refreshed and renewed. Retaining/locking bolt finally out! Before Picture.

Engine is all back in together - no extra bits or pieces left over.  All is good. Now we are focusing on removing the rear swingarm to evaulate the condition of the bearings and to clean all of the accumulated detritus from behind the front sprocket. Seems like the clutch slave cylinder has been leaking, that leakage combined with chain lubrication created a bit of a mess. The Ohlins rear shock is back Cogent Dynamic and has been freshed up with new seals and a heavier spring. After the rear has been put back together with fresh grease and bearing we shall turn out attention to the forks and steering head bearings.