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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 20:02:42 GMT -5
I've been trying to break from my swing arm so I could change the back tire. I've tried breaking it loose with tapping the axle with wood and a hammer, I've tried using a 2 jaw puller, and still nothing. Any suggestions? Photo |
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 24, 2014 20:24:29 GMT -5
Try applying some heat on it so it expands some.
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 20:31:25 GMT -5
I don't have a torch. What else could I use to get enough heat? Would a blow-dryer create enough?
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Post by tvnacman on Nov 24, 2014 20:40:02 GMT -5
does it wiggle at all ?
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 20:41:38 GMT -5
I get a slight wiggle, yes
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Post by tvnacman on Nov 24, 2014 20:49:41 GMT -5
take off the nut and spacer lean the bike to the left and spray penetrating oil on the axle and swingarm bearing .Tap it with a light hammer . Take your time with it let it soak a day or so and keep applying the penetration oil . The inner race maybe rusted to the axle .
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 20:58:55 GMT -5
Thanks John. I'll try that. I"m also gonna run down and pick up a heat gun from HB before they close.
I really need to get this done asap, as I rely on this for my daily driver. Hopefully I can get it to break loose tonight, then have the tire changed in the morning.
Kevin
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 24, 2014 21:38:29 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Nov 24, 2014 21:38:53 GMT -5
Wow , I've never heard that one before . The inner bearing must be somehow stuck to the axle. Other then being rusted together I don't see how its stuck .
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 22:25:59 GMT -5
It's not letting loose for anything. Gotta keep trying. Stopping to eat something right now.
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 22:29:53 GMT -5
One other question. I see what looks like a snap ring. Is that simply to hold in the bearing, or do they sometimes use those to hold the swing arm in place?
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Post by geh3333 on Nov 24, 2014 23:39:29 GMT -5
One other question. I see what looks like a snap ring. Is that simply to hold in the bearing, or do they sometimes use those to hold the swing arm in place? That is for the bearings. |
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Post by geh3333 on Nov 24, 2014 23:45:47 GMT -5
What all did you have to take off on your swing arm?
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 24, 2014 23:58:23 GMT -5
Removed the exhaust, took off the bolts holding on the fender, the 3 bolts holding it to the engine/frame, and the shock.
Removed the wheel bolt and washer. Swingarm is loose and wiggles a little bit, but just will not release
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Post by geh3333 on Nov 25, 2014 0:07:42 GMT -5
I took off the bolts holding on the fender, the 3 bolts holding it to the engine/frame, and the shock. Removed the wheel bolt and washer. Swingarm is loose and wiggles a little bit, but just will not release Have you tried going at it from the other side of the scoot , maybe use a piece of wood " or something else" hold it against the back of the swing arm and hit it with a hammer " that is through the rim " . also are you 100% positive the swingarm isn't catching anywhere else? |
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