It’s been a while so I thought i’d post a status report.
I basically spent all summer attempting to remove the seized bearings from the swingarm. The bearings had basically become one with the swingarm. They were at a local machine shop getting all sorts of attempts at getting them out to no avail – I was forced to purchase another swingarm.
Now that I can continue… updates and pics soon to follow! I finally now can install the new swingarm bearings, mount the swingarm, and the wheels… hopefully all in the same step. Keep it posted!