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Offline Trigger

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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2014, 08:37:30 PM »
Quote from: Green1 on December 17, 2014, 08:27:49 PM
Ha I did something right that's were I got mine from.

Mick

I have known Frank for years. Met him when i lived in Germany. Good old boy ;D
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2014, 09:55:47 PM »
Yes, soak them in oil overnight, phosphour bronze is porous and will absorb oil, always a good way to start their working life. Lucas and various others use p/ bronze for bearings/bushes on starter motors, and they always pre soak in oil before fitting, and remember how long they last without any further lubrication:))
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2014, 10:12:51 PM »
Oh well I'm sure mine will be fine I grease them every 1000 mile or so.

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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2014, 04:51:39 PM »
This what i did as you tighten the nut it pushes the small socket against the bush and out through the large socket


The swingarm ones need a bit of heat and are buggers to get out
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2014, 06:59:54 PM »
Yup seen that afore and also seen when re fitting a vice with covers just wind them in
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2014, 08:20:32 PM »
Hi,
     Is that a 1/4 whitworth socket I spy?
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2014, 08:25:13 PM »
Yup Agreed
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #22 on: December 25, 2014, 07:14:39 AM »
Just wanted to let you all know that the socket press idea worked a treat on the shock bushes, and the swingarm bushed came out slick with a bit of heat and a few taps from a drift.  Another part ready for powder coat.
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2014, 07:45:22 AM »
Well done, glad it went well, also nice to see someone thinking about bikes this time of the day in spite of the date!:))
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #24 on: December 25, 2014, 07:49:05 AM »
Quote from: Trigger on December 17, 2014, 08:25:31 PM
Frank in Germany. No one can beat his price and quality.
Link>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-500-550-750-900-Four-Schwingenlager-Bronzebuchsen-Swingarm-Bushings-/360953538938
Anything else I should grab from Frank while I'm at it to save on shipping? 
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #25 on: December 25, 2014, 07:53:44 AM »
It all depends on what bits you're going to need in the course of your resto that spring to mind, head bearings? gaskets, bolts, seals etc.:))
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #26 on: December 25, 2014, 02:15:26 PM »
Check the swingarm pivot very carefully, its expensive but most of the time is more worn than the bushes
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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #27 on: December 25, 2014, 04:50:07 PM »
Good point Brian I re grease mine every 1000 miles

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Re: Bushes - I need a "how to" guide
« Reply #28 on: December 25, 2014, 06:34:56 PM »
Same here except on all occasions I mess around do it wether it needs it or not
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