Swing arm bolt

[gt400ex]

Ok guys for some reason search is not working for me. Im trying to get my swing arm bolt to come out but so far zep 45 heat and a bfh are not working. You guys have any tips?

[hondaking52]

lube the snot out of it, let it sit over night and try again, spin it also, if it dont break free ur gona have to cut it out

[bigbad400]

how do you cut it out of there? i dont want to ruin all my stuff, do you cut the sleeved part of it?

[mcgrath]

I used an impact to spin mine back and forth lubed the crap out of it and beat it out with a mini sledge. I put the nut on the end a few threads when beating it with a hammer as to not destroy the threads. When it finally came loose ( it took a long time) I put a punch in the end of the bolt and beat it out. If you have access to an air chisle with a punch attachment I think it would rattle it out pretty quick. The bolt is like $80.00 though so if you dont have to cut it I wouldnt.

[bigbad400]

i have another bolt sitting here with anti sieze on it all ready to go, i just need the simplest way to get it out.

[gt400ex]

Yea this sucks mine is really stuck, I tried cutting it out but still no go. After 7 hours of working on it yesterday off and on, Im about to go try again.

[Pipeless416]

air chisel FTW

[buster024]

4 parts lube, 2 parts BFH, 2 parts elbow grease, 6 beers, 4 hours, and 27 F bombs.

Go Ducks

[buster024]

The bolt is like $80.00 though so if you dont have to cut it I wouldnt.

Wherever you are buyings parts sucks. Stop buying there. You can get them for like $37 from motosport (or virtually everyone else).

[mcgrath]

Originally posted by buster024
Wherever you are buyings parts sucks. Stop buying there. You can get them for like $37 from motosport (or virtually everyone else).

I never paid $80 thats what everyone else out here says they cost. I put a little effort into working on my stuff and dont wreck more then necessary.PS. $37 is still F***ing rediculous.

[buster024]

PS. $37 is still F***ing rediculous.

lol....I couldn't agree more.

[gt400ex]

Finally got it out a little bit ago, had a guy I work who is really good with a torch cut the bolt until we could slide it out. Then I ordered a rebuild kit from ebay that dosent look to bad for 74 shipped. Here is the link incase anyone else needs it. And thanks for the help guys!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COMPLETE-SWINGARM-BEARING-KIT-HONDA-400EX-400-EX-BOLT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem53db882f29QQitemZ360165420841QQptZMotorsQ5 fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[rob_990]

Originally posted by mcgrath
I used an impact to spin mine back and forth lubed the crap out of it and beat it out with a mini sledge. I put the nut on the end a few threads when beating it with a hammer as to not destroy the threads. When it finally came loose ( it took a long time) I put a punch in the end of the bolt and beat it out. If you have access to an air chisle with a punch attachment I think it would rattle it out pretty quick. The bolt is like $80.00 though so if you dont have to cut it I wouldnt.

my dealer gave me one for $20

[Ryanwolfe911]

I agree, a strong air hammer with a long punch attatchment is the way to go.

[timmy400exfast]

i got mine for 25:devil: