Removing the swingarm pivot shaft

[schooler94]

Hey guys, this is the last step before my engine is out of the bike, but I cant seem to get the pivot shaft out so I can remove the engine. I tried jacking the engine up with no success and I hit the bolt with a smaller one and hammer, but the bolt I was using is only so long... Any suggestions?

[Water Warrior 2]

The bolt is likely frozen in place. Can you manage to put a socket on the other end and apply some force while giving the bolt a smack with the hammer. It may need a little twist to help it move. Yup, I know...........you will need more hands and probably another body too. Swing arms are prone to sticking in their place after a few years if not removed once in a while and cleaned and lubed.

[schooler94]

I think it was the weight of the engine on it that was holding the bolt in place because it was pretty greasy and clean. Thanks though! Oh yeah... and I got a socket wrench extender stuck in the hole now, and the frame moved out of place so I can't get to it now... So hopefully it will stop raining and I can try to fix it tomorrow. Might have to pull off the swingarm or something tomorrow

[Water Warrior 2]

Just had a chuckle. At least the bike isn't like a kids toy needing assembly. No matter how you do it..it is wrong.

[schooler94]

Haha yeah... well, you learn from experience. If it means an extra few hours taking the swingarm off, oh well. I get a better idea of how everything works

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Haha yeah... well, you learn from experience. If it means an extra few hours taking the swingarm off, oh well. I get a better idea of how everything works

Yeah. I had fun with my KDX 200 when I brought it home the day I bought it new. Into the garage and stripped it down to see how everything worked and where to look when need be. Also got to correct a couple assembly flaws from the factory. Loose and or missing hardware can be a liability when you are 30 kms from civilization. The bike was reliable as an anvil for the 9 years I had it.

[schooler94]

Oh man, I'd be scared sh**less to disassemble a brand new perfectly working bike haha

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by schooler94

Oh man, I'd be scared sh**less to disassemble a brand new perfectly working bike haha

I've done this to the past 4 brand new motocross bikes I purchased. They BARELY use any grease on the suspension bearings from the factory. You "should" completely dissasemble the suspension components and add a reasonable amount of lube. My secret recipie for long bearing life is a 50/50 mix of synthetic marine grease and antisieze. Oops, I guess it's no secret now... :retard:

[schooler94]

Haha alright, well now that I know a little about bikes, if I ever get a brand new one I'll do that