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Swingarm Bolt - Stuck

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:36 pm
by Callist
GSXR 400 73A..

The bolt on the swingarm which meets the main frame is stuck! I have taken the nut and wash off, but it will not budge at all! any ideas how to get this off? Thanks.

Re: Swingarm Bolt - Stuck

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:58 pm
by morris147
Soak it in plus gas, then use a hammer and screwdriver or equivilent to tap the pin out.

Re: Swingarm Bolt - Stuck

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:30 pm
by stripes1976
on the 73a has the bolt got a bolt head on it? If it has give it a turn then use a drift to knock it out. Make sure the drift is softer that the bolt so not to damage it. Wood, nylon or aluminium is ideal for a drift material.

Re: Swingarm Bolt - Stuck

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:31 pm
by stripes1976
also have you removed the rear shock? If not there will be tension on it stopping it coming out

Re: Swingarm Bolt - Stuck

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:49 am
by Callist
I am working with the Frame and Swingarm stripped down. There is no suspension or anything else. Just a bare frame and swingarm at the moment. The pivot bolt is very jammed in! I have tried everything and it just wont move... It looks like a job of cutting it off now.