swingarm pivot bearings

[honda200sx]

Any clues on how i can get my swingarm pivot bearings out. it almost seems like there is a cap on either end preventing the bearings from sliding out?

Matt

[plkmonster2]

it depends, it could be rusted. Do you have the swingarm off the trike? if you do, look for a nut that may hold them in. There is a cap on most trikes that also cover the bearings and the pin, which you need to take off. it should pop off fairly easily.

[BLAZERONE22]

Here's a thread with some good information for you. I have to do the same this weekend if I get some time. I have a couple swingarms for my aircooled project that need new bearings, I've been burried for the last 2 weeks at work and have not had a chance to tackle them yet. Good luck!

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=7129&highlight=pivot+bearings

[CHAINSAW]

two words for ya..


BIG HAMMER!


Oh, and a chisel or punch helps.. also a little heat.. I took mine out today.. all went well except for the last one... Took a torch and 3 guys to hold the swingarm while I swung away with a hammer and chisel.

[honda200sx]

where were you using the chisel? on the outside of the swing arm or the inside where the bolt goes

[CHAINSAW]

the needles in the bearings all fell out. All that was left was the case of what used to be the bearing. I used a chisel on the bearing, and drove it out.. DONT hit your swingarm or cut it up!

[honda200sx]

that must have been one long chisel