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Offline Noelia

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Swingarm bushings
« on: September 22, 2015, 09:45:15 PM »
Hi all,

I need to replace the swing arm bushings in my cb500 four

Since I'm changing them I would like to put something is going to last.

Any recommendations? I read the original ones are very bad quality? Are the bronze better?

Thanks!!




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Offline Bryanj

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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2015, 09:54:28 AM »
Its not bushes that are poor quality its owners that do not grease them often enough!!
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2015, 10:54:31 AM »
I see!! I may be one of those shall I buy the bronze ones? I've read they are easier to install also

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mc-how/rear-swingarm-bushings-1973-honda-cb500.aspx


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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2015, 05:45:21 PM »
Installation is no problem, is getting the old ones out that is!! Also you will find that no matter which you fit a new pivot pin will be needed as the pin wears more than the bushes---sit down when you look up the price tho'
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015, 06:17:21 PM »
Bryan - do you pre-soak Phosphor Bronze bushes in just general engine oil (10w/40) prior to installation?
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2015, 07:12:13 PM »
Quote from: Bryanj on September 23, 2015, 05:45:21 PM
Installation is no problem, is getting the old ones out that is!! Also you will find that no matter which you fit a new pivot pin will be needed as the pin wears more than the bushes---sit down when you look up the price tho'

Is the pin hardened Bryan, as I got mine reground to suit slighly smaller ID bushes. The guy in Poland will machine undersize bushes, well he does for the 250/350K.

James ... I think you only oil  soak sintered material not solid phosphor bronze... unless the ones you buy are sintered of course.
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2015, 07:43:32 PM »

Quote from: Bryanj on September 23, 2015, 05:45:21 PM
Installation is no problem, is getting the old ones out that is!! Also you will find that no matter which you fit a new pivot pin will be needed as the pin wears more than the bushes---sit down when you look up the price tho'

Hi bryanj

How does the pivot pin looks like?

Thanks!


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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2015, 07:54:30 PM »
Its item 8 ... Bryan's probably working his nuts off on nights!

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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2015, 06:19:58 AM »
Thats the one
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Offline Noelia

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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 05:41:08 PM »
What I really needed is number 4! All sorted now :)

Thank you!


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