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alexdecker:
Finally got it off! Hacksawed them. Unfortunately, made a small cut to far into the actual swingarm on one of the bushings. Hoping it won't make a difference when I get a new one fitted.

I removed the pivot collar as well, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the bushings out (the ones that are meant to be replaced with bronze bushes afterwards). Does anyone have any good tips?

Bryanj:
Its the hacksaw again im afraid

alexdecker:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 08, 2022, 08:06:47 PM ---Its the hacksaw again im afraid

--- End quote ---

Seriously, so many things have been stuck on this bike. Is it always like this, taking it apart? Damn hacksaw…

Bryanj:
It was the only way bback in the 70's as well, best bit is the steel collar wears more than the plastic bushes!

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
If your swing arm bushes are like the 400 a weird plastic/nylon type material like mine were they should  came out quite easily  after some heat.

I left mine in when the arm was powder coated as I did not intend to change them. When I got my rear swing arm back from the powder coater they pulled out with my fingers - I suspect the heat from the powder coating process had broken the rust seal that was holding them in place.

Might be worth using a plumbers blow torch if you have one or an electric heat gun (paint stripping type) to just warm them up without melting them so they break free.

I fitted the brass type bushes  - put bushes  in the freezer for a couple of days then just tapped them in place with a small hammer then the last bit (5 mm or so) using threaded bar & washers.

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