A10 swingarm refitting

[MJM_58SR]

Hello all
I am going to start to put my A10 back together and offered up the swing arm to the frame today.
It looks pretty tight and might need some persuasion but the frame and swing arm have been repainted so I don't really want to be scratching the new paint off!
Can anyone give me a few tips please?
Thanks

[MALCOLM.JOHNSON]

Have you fit new s/a bushes, are they fully home? (they do protrude beyond the s/a ends slightly). If you are using the original bushes, I am afraid that paint removal is what you need to do. If your swinging arm fitted before painting, then the paint/powder coat has taken up the clearances. Just gently clean off the s/a bush inner tube ends and the corresponding area on the frame. Fit the s/a and loosely fit the spindle after smearing lightly in copper grease to aid future removal. Take a small brush with your paint and work in some into the contact area if you wish. Fit the shocks and then finally tighten the s/a spindle nut. You should not experience any rust problems. It is a very unseen area anyway.

[MJM_58SR]

Thanks Malcolm
The frame was completely stripped so it's separate from the swing arm.
Appreciate the comprehensive reply and will update you once I've done it. I believe that the swing arm is tight in the frame as the silentbloc bushes take the motion?'regards
Martyn