how do you remove the rear swingarm to replace the bearings?? i`ve taken the caps off the swingarm ends and it looks like allen bolts in there?? what size is the allen key required as i don`t have anything that big,
any help appreciated,
cheer steve
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how do you remove the rear swingarm to replace the bearings?? i`ve taken the caps off the swingarm ends and it looks like allen bolts in there?? what size is the allen key required as i don`t have anything that big,
any help appreciated,
cheer steve
HONDA ATC250ESJ 1988
HONDA 250R `85 restored SOLD
HONDA ATC 350X `86 restored SOLD
HONDA ATC 250ES `87 SOLD
YAMAHA YZ100 `80 project
HONDA ATC350X `85 PROJECT FINISHED
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I'm not sure the allen wrench size, but to get them to turn you will need to loosen the lock nut on them.
As far as the allen wrench goes, I took a large bolt and ground it down to where it fit's in there like a allen wrench, and used it. I have heard of people taking a bolt that the head fit snuggly in the hole and then added to nuts to the bolt. They tightened the 2 nuts on the bolt and then put a wrench on the nuts and took the allen bolt out. Might be redneck style, but hey I know both worked.
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Yep.. I have the hex.. and it's frickin HUGE.. but the bolt idea works fine.
To remove the lock ring on the outer edge.. you can either use a blunt punch and a heavy.. or do like i did and grind down a 31mm socket to fit the the thing.
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Oh.. and it's not over...
Once you do get teh swingarm off... you will need to remove the outer race of the tapered bearing that stays in the frame.. sometimes you are lucky and you can push them out from the oposite side thru the frame itself..
otherwise a blind bearing puller will help.
or if you have a welder.. i've heard of some welding a bead on the inside of the race to make it shrink and fall out..
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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ok i get the idea, but are the threads normal ie anti clockwise to undo?
and i only see a locknut on the right hand side, is that correct??
thanks for the hints and tips
steve
HONDA ATC250ESJ 1988
HONDA 250R `85 restored SOLD
HONDA ATC 350X `86 restored SOLD
HONDA ATC 250ES `87 SOLD
YAMAHA YZ100 `80 project
HONDA ATC350X `85 PROJECT FINISHED
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Lord of the trike
regular thread.
Not 100 % sure about the left side.. but i am sure about the right one. ( my 85 SX does not have the bolt on the left side... it's part of the swingarm )
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
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