Balls

[BLAZERONE22]

How many ball bearings are in a 83 200x triple tree???? I have 35 and my shop is now spotless! And how much are a set of showa forks worth for a 200x part number 965003 and can a guy still get parts for these.

[jeswinehart]

got bad news for ya. 21 on top and 21 on the bottom.

i got some extras if you need em.

i don't know what showa forks are,,, what the heck are they ?

john

[Jeb]

Showa is company that makes suspenion components. Most Hondas use Showa forks. Did the 83 maybe have Kayaba forks and you could switch to Showa?

[86350X]

It's probably not worth getting new forks,,,, just reuild yours with some proggressive springs and play with different for oil weights till you find what you ike,,,,, I'm sur its probably cheaper than new forks,,,,,,,,, good luck

[BLAZERONE22]

I thought the forks were painted black on my parts bike. but it turns out they are aftermarket. or off another bike. they have a decal that says Showa 965003. I just wanted to know if I could get parts for it still. I'm trying to pull my swingarm bolt. Won't come out! Heated it up and now I have a bar clamp on it with tension. any other tricks.

[86350X]

I have never had a prob with my swingarm bolt,,,, but what I would recommend is get a centerpunch that fits the center of the threaded end and give it a few taps witha hammer,,,,, just becareful you dontmushroom the end,,,,, also heat always helps, whatever you do, tr to keep it eated at the same time,,,,,,, Good luck

[jeswinehart]

last week i spent at least a couple of hours beating the swing arm bolt out of a parts 200x.
heat, penitrating oils,,, more heat (small fire) sore arm from beating the dogcrap out of it. oh yeah, some words my daddy taught me at a young age when he had troubles with something.

it finally come out and found it was more rusted in the center on mine.
and to my amazement i didn't even screw it up too bad.

john

pm me your address + i'll put some of those bearings in a envolope + head em your way.

[BLAZERONE22]

Yeah, I have about four hours into it today, great way to spend a day off, Its still on there, I'm about ready to rip my shirt off and turn green! I'm bringing a rosebud torch home tommrow, all I have is a little torch I 'm soaking it tonight I hope some makes it in there.

[Jeb]

If you choose to beat on it, put the nut back on the pivot bolt but run it down just far enough to be flush with end of the pivot bolt. then you can wale on it like mad and run less of a risk of screwing up the threads. Once it breaks free, remove the nut and keep driving it out with a punch.

[Dirtcrasher]

If you choose to beat on it, put the nut back on the pivot bolt but run it down just far enough to be flush with end of the pivot bolt. then you can wale on it like mad and run less of a risk of screwing up the threads. Once it breaks free, remove the nut and keep driving it out with a punch.

Had to jump in and say I really like the way your Z looks! It almost growls!

[Jeb]

Thank you Dirtcrasher!!

It's an MX replica. It's got the "airbox" tank, +2 West Coast Swingarm, Bill's Pipe, CT Silencer, Clamp-On Uni Filter, 18" Turf Tamers, UFO screen number plate and disc guard, and a few other odd's and ends. It runs great and is a blast to ride.

:-D