CFMOTO Ibex 800T Swing Arm Bearing Replacement... 

The more i see ur videos,the more i come to understand that buying the mt 800 explorer is not such a great idea....i guess i owe you some thanks!!!

Again John, exceptional explanation on servicing your own motorcycle whilst it’s cold & snowing during winter 👌 As I mentioned, it’s not because of poor materials, it’s the lack of grease from any of the manufacturers. They all are guilty of lean manufacturing. The rust from water ingress is either from river crossings & /or rain. Insufficient grease cannot protect the bearings with or without a dust seal or sealed bearings. Will you be checking the wear of the sleeves next winter after replacing the materials & re-applying grease? Edit: I think you need a hand press to press the bearings in rather than a hammer. The more needle bearings, the less wear will occur & minimise scoring the sleeve.

Enjoyed the video John. It seems alot of manufacturers skimp on grease, like in steering stem and swingarm bearings. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE! I honestly believe it would be a good idea to check the steering stem bearings.

Great Job John. I think instead of removing the bearings I would have used the sleeve as a retainer. Hind sight being 20/20 . BTW I serviced mine after watching your last video. They were well lubed from the factory but yu never know. I was able to service them with the wheel on. I just drove the center rod out far enough to do one side at a time.

Great video. The one thing i thought as you greased was compatibility between what came on them and what you added. When unsure of compatibility, rinse and have a single grease is preferred.

Great video again John, if CF moto is basically a KTM I wonder why the bearings are slightly different..

After watching the first video, I just repacked my swingarm bearings yesterday. Virtually no lube. But no rust or wear. So I'm hoping now it won't be an issue. Next is the steering bearings. You've been a great help. I still would have liked for you to do a chain replacement video as it's pretty vague on just where the tention is measured. But I did that yesterday as well, so I think I have it figured out by cutting a pvc pipe at the minimum and making sure it's slides in easily.

While watching you, I was thinking of the U-Joint press that’s sitting idle in my box. I would have lent it to you, but you’re a little far away. And warming it up a bit will help too.

Great work 👏 The bearings otta be sealed better before leaving the factory imo . All motorcycles not just Adventure bikes ride through floods and swing arms on all bikes considering the abuse they take, should be better prepared. Well spotted John and thanks for exposing manufacturer's weaknesses

Don’t know if I’ll ever own a CF Moto but I enjoyed the video.

Another awesome video Sir! I am hoping I can make it to Ozark’s next summer and maybe see you on the road. If I do I will be sure to give you a big wave!

Excelente trabajo saludos desde Argentina 👍

Hi, can you make an video for correct wheels installation and chain alignment. The axle, brake caliper tightening for front wheel and rear wheel chain adjust markings are not self explained or precise, Just wondering, by tightening rear axle, the axle markings plate always moves?

thanks again for sharing and the instructions

I really like your videos on cfmoto ibex 800. One topic on the bike I haven't heard you speak much about is the poor fuel mapping on the bike and its choppy throttle response at certain rpm. Do you have any thoughts on that subject you can share with us interested viewers in this bike to put us a ease that this won't be an aggravating issue if we buy one.Thanks,

Hi, how many miles do you have in the bike so that it needed swingarm bearing change??

John how many miles did you put on the bike this season? I bought mine in mid August and have a little over 2400 miles. I really enjoy your content.

(All the way till the end) I love it. Just don't call me sir please. Scott's fine.

You should invest in a small press. Then you could press the bearings in without needing to remove the rollers. Also, use the inner sleeve so the needles don't need to be removed.

Hi John 👋 haven't heard anything from you in a while. Any more videos on the way. Hope alls well.

Assume

No grease from the factory? Do they think they're Honda or something 🤔

My question is would any of this have been covered under warranty? If you had found the bearings were not lubed could you take it to the dealer and make them do it. I know it seems you have a lot of knowledge on working on bikes and maybe enjoy it. Just bought one today and now wondering if i could get the dealer to look at them.

Great video again. Thank you for posting this helpful stuff

Wouldn’t that be a warranty fix?

Horrible! Imagine all the other corners they cut!