Topic: Where to buy Swing Arm Bushings???? Solved read thread for the Source

[73CB500K2]

I have a 73 CB500K2 25k with a good 1/4in of lateral play in the swing arm. I can feel this when turning, its real creepy. I have searched all over the net and can't find a reliable place to purchase some new Bronze bushings from. A lot of people have made there own and some have used Hondamans Service.

This is what I would like to do but I need a source for the bushings
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=104216.0

I am a paying customer if someone can point me in the right direction please.

Thanks in advance



Here is a pic of the type of Bushing I would like to buy

[brooze72]

Bought mine at a local industrial bearing supply house.  Think the brand was something like oilite?  It's an oil impregnated type.  I can check my records when I'm home  if you can't find any info.

[brandEn]

Charlies Place sells Kibblewhite bushings. The way to go
http://www.charlies-place.com/PAGES/Store/store_swing_arm_bushings.html

[grcamna2]

I have a good place for you;a guy I met on the forum Bob Franzke is a machinist in CA. and is selling them on Ebay now.He gave me a discount because I am a member,his Ebay seller i.d. is:performanceintl and they're good hard bronze and will last Many miles when kept lubed regularly w/ grease.I also have his personal contact information.

I think if you want the complete swing arm service, it's tough to beat HondaMan's full fitment process. 

[Stev-o]

Here is where I plan to buy from, $33 shipped...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/280818288488?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_906wt_922

[Aatrain]

Bought mine at a local industrial bearing supply house.  Think the brand was something like oilite?  It's an oil impregnated type.  I can check my records when I'm home  if you can't find any info.

+1 My local bearing place (called Purvis Bearing- a chain) has them, and I think McMaster Carr or Grainger might also.

[bryanj]

If there is that much play you will need a new collar as well

[Stev-o]

Atrain- do you happen to have a part # for them at Purvis? There is a branch in Austin I would like to get them from. Thx

[ChuckG750f1]

"Parts N More" has them.

[http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb500k/?filters[category]=chassis

[73CB500K2]

Thanks everybody for all the great advice.

grcamna2 recommended Bob Franzke with CBX Performance for the bushings and after a quick email to Bob he responded with good news.

He has them and the price is right at under 50.00 delivered.

After a lengthy phone call (Honda Talk) I placed my order with him he sounds like a great guy.

Contact Bob here  franzke @ attglobal. net   he returned my email within 24hrs. sorry about the spaces the site wont let me ad links outside of the forum.

[Stev-o]

Are they impregnated?

[grcamna2]

I'm glad you found them 73CB500K2,
    I'd like to mention that bryanj has sound advice about your inner collar probably needing to be checked to see if it's with-in specification with a micrometer so that you'll have the correct fit like it had from the factory when new.It would also help if you purchased new outer & inner seals for the ends of the swingarm bearings to keep the grease in once you grease it.
 
Bob is a good man who does the job well.