Swing arm Bearings!!??? REPLACEMENT

[RideRed250R]

ok... this is pissin me off.... i go out today to work on the bike and figure 10 hours i should have the swing arm off.... paint my +4.... then re install everything.... and be a happy camper and weight for chain links... WELL... go out and realize the swingarm bearings in the +4 are shot.... so i try and get the dust caps off... cant.... cant get them off for anything. Look in my manuel... says bring to a honda dealer and have them do it.... CRAP.... also says you need a special press... CRAP.... so how you guys replace your front swing arm bearings???
Adam

[Ordo]

I'm in the same boat right now. Getting ready to cut the pivot bolt and see how it goes from there. But I'm going with the urethane bushings instead of the stock set up. $25.00 from Helm. I think you could drive them out with an old socket and hammer. And heat if needed.

atvbushings.com

[seadoo650]

Motion pro 08-0292 blind bearing and bushing remover. Looks like it will work. maybe 08-0269.

[RideRed250R]

might be worth to jsut pay like 90 bucks to get it pushed out and done professionally...
Adam