Greasable swingarm bolt?

[smorris1]

Does anybody make a greasable swingarm bolt with zerks? I found this link but its a few years old and it talks about a bolt on ebay. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-670920.html

[honda400ex2003]

i havent found one around for a long time but im sure they are still out there somewhere. you could make your own also if you want to and have a lathe/mill. 2 holes in it for the ports and thread the end of it and pump it in.

steve

[smorris1]

Do you have a picture of this by chance?

[honda400ex2003]

not off hand but i believe there was a thread about it a while back. might be worth a search. ill see what i can find.

steve

[smorris1]

I just found this thread and is pretty much what I was looking for. I dont get what they mean by a set screw though? Is it just a screw they tapped on the left side of the bolt? http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=470008

[honda400ex2003]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/jerry42633/Powersports/Photo0130.jpg

steve

[honda400ex2003]

sorry grease zerk not a set screw lol

steve

[smorris1]

So theres zerks on both sides?

[honda400ex2003]

im not sure on that, i wouldnt put 2 on if i was making one. id put it on the thread end only.

quadshop used to make them, im not sure if they still do or if they are still around. i just saw the name in a thread.

steve

[CJM]

Zerk on one side, set screw on the other. It works ok, its onlly gonna come outta the holes so much.

Much better off to remove the bolt and coat the hell out of it with anti-seize.

[flyboy1294]

Originally posted by honda400ex2003
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/jerry42633/Powersports/Photo0130.jpg

steve

Whoa,

feels weird seeing someone else posting a pic of your hand on a forum. :p

[flyboy1294]

Originally posted by smorris1
So theres zerks on both sides?

Yes, I put zerks on both sides with two holes about 2.5" in from each end of the bolt. Don't know if it is the best method, but after 4 months the bolt came out like butter (?). :D

[honda400ex2003]

LOL i bet

thanks for the info

steve

[flyboy1294]

Anytime. I'm glad I could help someone. Feel free to use any of my information to aid others in the future. :D

[smorris1]

okay cool so zerks on both sides works good? I will probably do that. The only reason I am asking about this is because I think its time to take mine out. I have never had mine out and its a 2005. Plus when im on the bike and I rock it side to side it make popping and squeaking noises.

[honda400ex2003]

make sure you have a good half of a day to mess with it and dont get frustrated with it. sooner or later it will come out lol

steve

[smorris1]

Oh i know haha. I have heard the horror stories. I have been spraying WD on it for about 2 months now and im hoping it will come out somewhat easy.

[honda400ex2003]

good luck man

a sawzall, grinder wheel, and an impact are gonna be your best buddies when you get done.

:)
steve

[flyboy1294]

Originally posted by smorris1
okay cool so zerks on both sides works good? I will probably do that. The only reason I am asking about this is because I think its time to take mine out. I have never had mine out and its a 2005. Plus when im on the bike and I rock it side to side it make popping and squeaking noises.

Works good for me! Just make sure to drill the holes.

[Thumpin440ex]

It also works well as far as keeping the busings lubed if you take and machine tiny grooves around around the opening where the grease comes out..

John

[Stickman400]

This is kinda off-topic, but I'd rather ask here than make a new thread. Does anyone know a torque spec for the swingarm bolt? I have a tendency to snap bolts off and strip things. Just wondering.

[smorris1]

80 ft lbs

[Stickman400]

Thanks!