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Title: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 22, 2022, 06:11:07 PM

As I'm altering the swinging arm bearings on my 500 there is little point having the 500 spindle fitted with it's 2 grease nipples as they won't be used. Looking for a decent 550F spindle and the torque arm bolt which goes through the rear brake plate, mines seen better days so I thought I'd replace it.

Anyone?

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Bryanj on April 22, 2022, 07:56:10 PM

Dont think so Ken but i will look for you mate

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 25, 2022, 02:57:54 PM

Ok, anyone confirm the length of the 550F spindle. I have a spindle off another Honda the same diameter but I'd need to cut it down and rethread it to fit.

Need a 14mm x 1.5 die though, my Snap On die set ends at 12mm x 1.75. If anyone has a Snap On die 14mm x 1.5 they'd like to sell or lend let me know.

In case your wondering, I prefer the Snap On dies as they are 12 point nut shaped so they don't slip in the die holder like the round ones can.

Alternatively, anyone with a lathe who can rethread the spindle? 

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Bryanj on April 25, 2022, 05:17:25 PM

Sent you an email Ken

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 25, 2022, 10:03:40 PM

just seen this Ken, Mine are on the bench I can chuck a tape at them tmrw for you if you want mate?

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 26, 2022, 02:20:17 AM

Yes please Roo.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 26, 2022, 10:54:11 AM

bobbing out to the shed after lunch mate, I'll sort it then for you bud.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: andy120t on April 27, 2022, 08:08:24 AM

I have a spare 550 swing arm which I think has one attached..if so you are welcome to have i...are all models(f/j) the same? I can take a piccie today.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 27, 2022, 02:41:14 PM

Should be, it differs from the 500/550K in that it has no grease nipple drillings on the ends of the shaft. Should be 14mm diameter and around 325mm long. Threaded end is 1.5 pitch.

Let me know if those dimensions match, happy to take it off your hands, let me know postage.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: andy120t on April 27, 2022, 05:16:42 PM

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Does this look like it?

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 27, 2022, 05:46:30 PM

Yeah middle one looks best as the bottom seems to have thread damage.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: andy120t on April 27, 2022, 06:28:14 PM

Yes, I tried a nut on it and it wouldn't go so I'll send the other on ....I'll head to the PO in the next day or so. Can you pm me an addres?

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 27, 2022, 06:53:03 PM

PM sent

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: andy120t on April 28, 2022, 10:26:35 AM

Posted this morning. Let me know when it arrives!

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on April 28, 2022, 02:35:04 PM

Cheers Andy, might have found a solution to the other bolt. I'll replace it with a modified stainless steel bolt I think. Might do the same with the front bolt if it turns out ok.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: Oddjob on May 05, 2022, 12:14:48 AM

Bolt arrived today thanks Andy. Already cleaned up and ready to be hard chromed.

Cheers.

Title: Re: 500k Torque arm rear bolt and 550F swinging arm spindle
Post by: andy120t on May 05, 2022, 06:11:48 AM

Good stuff - I'm glad it's being used instead of sitting under my bench!