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CB400 Swing arm Collar

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hairygit:
I have used the bronze ones for several years, and fitted many sets to bikes. Good quality, just make sure to soak them in oil for 24hrs before fitting them, the bronze being porous soaks up some oil, that way even if you are neglectful in routine servicing (Greasing them etc) they will last far longer than the plastic ones Honda fitted. Plus a pair of bronze ones are cheaper than one plastic one! ;D ;D ;D

Deano400:
Thanks Julie / Hairy,

I was looking at getting bronze off Frank, but he's just messaged me saying he hasn't got any. I do have some plastic ones and was wondering if it was worth fitting them as they are more likely to wear rather than the pivot which are few and far between.

GregShiv:
Have you thought of fitting one of the needle bearing swing arm kit's from Honda4 NL?

https://honda4shop.nl/product_info.php?cPath=36_154_441&products_id=136

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eem46:
Hi,
Has anyone mounted the needle bearing version? It has no seals at all, and the two side bearings cant be greased that easy. Kind regards, Emiel

Orcade-Ian:
Not sure why anyone would want to fit needle rollers, they are only suitable for complete rotational applications, not the small angular movement on a swing arm.  Look at the damage inflicted on later Mini radius arms when some bean counter thought that needle rollers were better.  Phos bronze every time for me.  BTW phos bronze is not porous, only sintered ‘Oilite bronze’ is and that’s the material which should be soaked in oil overnight before fitting.  Also Oilite bronze should never be reamed to size as it blocks the minute oil holes which give it it’s lubing properties.

Ian

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