TDM 850 restoration Part 10 (Removing the swingarm)

The swingarm is looking pretty rough on the bike and iv noticed some surface rust around the shock mounting area, so in this video im removing most of the bike's rear end to gain access to it, continued in part11...

[@nevedabarrette3873]

I was trying to take my exhaust off tonight on my '92 inspired by your videos. It was easy to get the bolts off the swing arm but I couldn't get access to where it attaches at the cat converter. Maybe it's easier access on your newer model?

[@baldrickmartin2814]

Hey there, hope you are still around, PART 10 you remove rear exhaust sections how do tou get to the two bolts that are hidden high can you tell me please

[@wicklamulla]

The shock lower mounting bolt seizing in situ. is a common problem, You can block up the hole in the rear hugger and make up a shroud to protect the shock. did you sell the stock silencers?

[@roymichaeldeanable]

Getting into the heart of the bike......there's no centre stand on the SV650S so i'll be jacking mine up, while I remove the swingarm, already undone the castle nut so should come offf easiy, hopefully.....that battery is in a poor spot....

[@YammyXJ600]

Yeah the battery on the TDM is in the worst place, better to change the battery now rather than struggle with it later, best of luck with your SV

[@roymichaeldeanable]

Just noticed, those are really flashy exhausts, definitey non standard....

[@YammyXJ600]

That exhaust i have just taken off were the originals, i'll be fitting a nice aftermarket 2 int 2 stainless system soon