Switch problem

[durtymonkee]

Hey, I've been riding a RM Switch Richie Schley for about a year now. Recently, I have begun to notice the back end of the bike has an increasingly large amount of side-to-side flex, which really hampers the handling.

My lbs has looked it over and says they can't find the problem. But from what I can see the pivot behind the bottom bracket has a lot of play.

So, has anyone else had this problem and how would I go about fixing it?

[Nick2468]

it looks like the shell around the pivot is cracked

try cleaning it all out to get a better picture

[corey@nsmb.com]

My money goes on worn main pivot bushings. Try replacing them and see how it feels.

[peachy-B]

try cleaning your bike BEFORE u bring it to a shop... or they won't find anything. ;D same goes w/ posting pictures.

[IFO]

Originally posted by peachy-B
try cleaning your bike BEFORE u bring it to a shop... or they won't find anything. ;D same goes w/ posting pictures.

agreed...

p.s. i bet that lower needle bearing is fried...

[durtymonkee]

Yah, I haven't had the time to wash it lately. Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.