PDA

View Full Version : swingarm bolt question



my400exrules
08-21-2006, 06:27 PM
i recently broke my swingarm bolt on my 400ex. i am having some serious trouble getting it out. i have tried just about everything...full swing sledgehammer, impacting the bolt end but rounded it off....i was thinking of cutting it but i dont know were.....can i have some help....does anyone else know any solutions...?
thanks
Matt

400exMO
08-21-2006, 07:47 PM
Have you tried soaking it overnight in some chemicals? Search it, I believe there's an excellent writeup in the FAQ section.

firefighterjosh
08-21-2006, 08:00 PM
There is a nice thread somewere I searched for it but I can't find it.

After you get the bolt out make sure you grease the new one atleast every 10 - 20 Hours of riding. It only takes 2 mins to grease and will save you pain and money in the future

my400exrules
08-21-2006, 08:16 PM
thanks guys ....dont worry....everytime i ride im going to take it out and lube it when im done..... let me know if you find that post.
thanks

firefighterjosh
08-21-2006, 08:20 PM
HERE IS ONE

Swinger Bolt (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=244050)

And another one
another one (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=221737)

Hope these help, I think there is more too.

killed300ex
08-22-2006, 04:27 AM
I ended up cutting mine off. I cut it between the motor and swingarm on each side. One side has plenty of room the other is extremly tight but possible. Even after cutting it there it was still a pain to get the three peices out. Good luck
EVan