I'll try and snap a couple photos this evening, I remember seeing the rubber between the swingarm and frame being smashed and looking to be in pretty bad shape. Once I have it apart I'll take some measurements and post my findings in the 'Hawk technical info' thread, hopefully along with some matching aftermarket parts.
It might be a good opportunity for a little upgrade on that component. |
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Got swing arm torn down and removed the two bushings. They were definitely done for, the rubber inside was pulverized. But, all I could get out was the smaller tube that the axle bolt goes through and the rubber.
Now I have a question, because it looks like inside the pivot point there is still a sleeve: http://i.imgur.com/RK8tVcKl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RX3M0Sy.png If I do need to remove them, are there any particular tools or tricks you can recommend? |
Have you found a source yet for new bushings? Take a look at new bushings and that will tell you what you need to know. I am guessing yes it looks like that outer sleeve still needs to be removed.
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Try to find a socket that is large enough to fit in the main hole and rest on the lip of the sleeve and then try to punch it out???
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Put anti seize on your new bushing outer sleeve.
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If you do not relieve it with the hacksaw cut, it will not buckle in easily. I usually scarf it out with a torch, but you probably do not have those tools handy, plus it is a very delicate procedure. |
Mag00 ....Well said, was to mention the heat but like your idea. Have done both. Not fun when the red cancer gets it
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another trick you could try that I just did with a stuck honda civic trailing arm bushing outer sleeve.... try to find a socket that fits just inside the pivot point but contacts the outer sleeve, and hammer away! worked great on my civic except I had to buy a 2.5 inch spindle/axle socket from autozone because the ring is so big.
Edit also be sure to brace it somehow so you don't bend the swingarm... I used a 2x4 between the trailing arm and frame... obviously it will be a little trickier with a bike though... |
Thanks for the info, I'm going to take another wack at it tonight, hopefully I can make some relief cuts on them and pop them out. If I'm still having trouble, I have a friend with a large hydraulic press that should be able to assist me. My little harbor freight arbor press is not quite big enough lol.
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I also drive mine like I stole it most of the time(1st-2nd gear wheelies, jumps, mixed off roading, and lots of road travel) so I feel obligated to help the bike out in any way I can. :D No problems yet! (fingers crossed...) :lol: |
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