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07-19-2002, 10:49 AM
I'm another unfortunate ones that broke the stock swing arm on my 99 400ex my problem is that I can't get the pivot bolt out for nothing has any one else had this problem? or any suggestions I'm hoping its something stupid
p.s. btw I did take the nut off lol

TRAIL
07-19-2002, 10:57 AM
Where exactly did you break your swingarm? Did you lube it on a regular basis? Try putting a jack under the rear end and take pressure off of the bolt and give it a love tap with a hammer. I lube my suspension piviots and bearings every 5-10 rides so mine come out easy but sometimes the swingarm bolt is stubburn and i have to take a (i dont know what size) allen wrench and use it as a punch and put it against the swingarm bolt and then hit it with a hammer(using it as an extension) and it pops right out. Also try heating it up with a torch.

07-19-2002, 11:43 AM
follow this link for some good info..

http://209.120.142.52/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15884