Yamaha XT250: Swingarm Removal, Inspection, Lubrication, Installation

Remove, lubricate, inspect, and reinstall the swingarm on your Yamaha XT250 yourself and save a bunch of money!

NOTE:
I should have used kerosene instead of brake cleaner because it’s safe on rubber, and I should have used molybdenum disulfide grease instead of waterproof grease because that’s what Yamaha recommends.

LINKS:
Replacement swingarm parts: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2008/xt250-xt250x/rear-arm
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Plastic mallet: https://amzn.to/3HBYRYU
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22mm wrench: https://amzn.to/3UuLDEA
Wrench set: https://amzn.to/32T9pE2
Flathead screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3J3azft
Tape measure (metric): https://amzn.to/3Lnw8bO
Tape measure (SAE): https://amzn.to/36Fd3TX
Rags: https://amzn.to/3J6prtT
Towels: https://amzn.to/39a22vd
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Safety glasses: https://amzn.to/35AO9ns
Brake cleaner: https://amzn.to/3utiC1r
Kerosene: https://amzn.to/3GmUqQr
Nitrile gloves: https://amzn.to/3IUg00c
Padded gloves: https://amzn.to/36WLk1b
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Air compressor: https://amzn.to/38XZXSA
Drop light: https://amzn.to/3uoiwIo
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Motorcycle stand:
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES USED:
• Impact wrench
• Plastic mallet
• Torque wrench
• Socket wrench
• A couple socket extensions (one impact 6”, one chrome 3”)
• Universal socket joint
• 19mm socket (impact)
• Two 17mm sockets (impact and chrome)
• 14mm socket
• 10mm socket
• 22mm wrench
• 17mm wrench
• 14mm wrench
• Flathead screwdriver
• Tape measure
• Rags
• A towel
• Shop towels
• A couple bungee cords
• Wood blocks
• Safety glasses
• Brake cleaner (Yamaha recommends Kerosene)
• Rubber gloves
• Padded gloves
• Magnetic bowl
• Air compressor
• A light
• A stool
• Waterproof grease (Yamaha recommends white lithium grease)
• And a motorcycle stand that allows the swingarm to hang freely

A huge thanks goes to my sole Patreon supporter, Elizabeth Y.!

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