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Rear swing arm - interesting pivot bushes - plastic?

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Kelly E on July 26, 2021, 04:19:44 PM ---To remove swingarm bushings I take 3 washers that fit in the swingarm. I grind a flat on opposite sides of the washers so they will fit through the bushings. Drop them into the swingarm so they are laying on the inner edge of the bushing below. Then I use a metal rod to hammer out the bushing by pounding on the washers. Once you have the washers made it only takes a few hammer hits to drive out the bushings. It is way easier than cutting with a hacksaw blade.
You need three washers so they don't bend while you're beating on them.

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I like this method very cunning.

Kelly E:
Here is a couple of the washers, they're 26mm OD.

AndyD:
Thanks all,
Cut each bearing in one side carefully and they came out quite easily.
On to the next part that's fighting back - will start new thread for that!

Cheers,
Andy

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Just fitted the Brass bushes in the swing arm they went in easily after 48 hours in the freezer.
Pushed in by hand until the last 3/8 " then light tap with rubber mallett whilst collar in place to keep it central.
The centre collar is a bit worn - not listed as available on DS site.
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Brass Inserts by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

Bryanj:
I think you can use a 500/750 one but they are about £80.
Put up a pic of yours and i will compare it to a new 500 one i have(sizes would be good too)

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