Topic: SWINGARM BUSHING REMOVAL - HELP NEEDED

[markb]

If you pounded the steel tool against the soft bronze bushing it will mushroom out getting tighter and tighter inside the swing arm.

It can't mushroom out because of the tube, it will mushroom in.
It works, I've done it on at least four swingarms.  No matter what you do you're not going to save the bushing.  Of course if the bushing was OK you wouldn't have to take it out. 

Take a big thick washer the size of bushing OD (slightly smaller). File two flats 180 degrees apart and chamfer one radius per side opposite each side . Install it through the ID of the bushing on edge. Flip the washer flat, insert a rod and pipe and press out with a socket at the other end with hole just big enough for bushing-or beat the fk out of it with a suitable tool.

That works too.  I've done that for similar things.  Good description.

[sniper1]

STATUS UPDATE: I am almost there. I hacksawed the bushings, not quite going all the way through, but dangerously close. I made two cuts, about 3/8" apart from each other. I then used a 5/16" steel rod about 12" long and put it up against the lip of the bushing and started pounding. I got it to move a little ways and then used a screw driver to pry up the cut portion, it broke off about halfway down. I continued to pound away and got the one side out.

Then I went to work doing the same thing on the other bushing. I got it about halfway out and that is where it still sits. It has become very difficult to catch the rim with the steel rod now, so it is still halfway in there. I have used penetrating fluid, the torch, and a couple of beers, and it still refuses to move. I'm heading out to the garage in about 10 minutes to go at that sucker again with fierce determination this time.

I'll let you know how it goes.......

[SohRon]

Try using a narrow pipe; it won't flex as much as the rod will. Just keep moving from side to side as you tap.

Good luck!

[sniper1]

I HAVE ACHIEVED SUCCESS!

I made a couple more hacksaw cuts and was able to pound it out with the steel rod. It was a chore, but everything worked. I then went on to the shock bushings with a bolt, a couple washers, a 22mm socket, and a 9/16" socket. Assembled that all together and cranked away with a rachet until they popped out. Worked like a charm.

This site is awsome and thanks for all of the help!

[Eydugstr]

  Post a pic of the bike when you get done with it.

[Harsh]

Why were you removing the bushings in the first place?  And now that you have achieved success If I need to remove mine I may have to give you a call to get some of that first hand knowledge you now have.

[sniper1]

Eydugster,

It'll be a couple months til I'm done. I am currently waiting on seat from airtech. I'm going with a Ducati style like Lossa uses on some of their 550's.

Harsh,

Give me a shout. I'm not sure my way is the best way, but it worked.