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Title: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Noelia 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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Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2015, 09:54:28 AM

Its not bushes that are poor quality its owners that do not grease them often enough!!

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Noelia 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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Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: 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'

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: JamesH 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?

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: AshimotoK0 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.

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Noelia 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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Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2015, 07:54:30 PM

Its item 8 ... Bryan's probably working his nuts off on nights!

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Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Bryanj on September 24, 2015, 06:19:58 AM

Thats the one

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Trigger on September 24, 2015, 03:44:44 PM

These are very good quality and not at rip off prices >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-500-550-750-900-Four-Schwingenlager-Bronzebuchsen-Swingarm-Bushings-/360953538938

Title: Re: Swingarm bushings
Post by: Noelia on September 27, 2015, 05:41:08 PM

What I really needed is number 4! All sorted now :)

Thank you!


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