What kind of blade to cut swingarm pivot bolt?

[la400ex]

I have tried everything. I cant get to the bolt itself and nothin that I have will cut through the spacers. We tried to drill a hole in it to put some pb blaster but none of the drill bits would even make a mark. I have a brand new metal cutting blade on my reciprocating saw and it wont even scratch it. I tried cutting on each side of the motor with absolutlely no luck. Thanks, Anthony

[RideRed400StYlE]

I am doing mine right now. you need to get a sawzall with a metal blade, and cut on the side of the spacers closest to the frame. dont cut in the inside because the swingarm goes under it. I cut mine by accident. then the bushing between the motor and swingarm on the right of the motor I used a dremel with a round cutting but and after about 2 hours I got through the bolt there. as for the left side of the motor I am stuck there myself. and I also used a drill and drill the bolt out as big as I can get so there is less material to cut through.. Iwill try and take some pictures if I can.

[02Yellow400]

Anyone have a plasma cutter handy? I know thats how Rico had to get his out. Good Luck

[Colby@C&DRacing]

I had to use a torch on mine the first time:D

sounds like fun :( ...never had that problem w/any of my R's :cool:

[CBW]

Originally posted by 02Yellow400
Anyone have a plasma cutter handy? I know thats how Rico had to get his out. Good Luck


Yep,,,,,,,its right out in the shop:devil



Its a Miller and will cut up to 3/8" if you need it to

;)

[4TraxRider]

Mine was a little hard to get out, but a sledge hammer took care of it. Must have been lucky I guess. My friend had the same problem with his EX.

[hondaracer31]

When I had to cut my buddies out I used a carbide blade for a sawzall.(no teeth, just carbide chips) They're made for cutting cast iron pipe. And lots of patiance!

[Jnine]

Hello guys:

When you are cutting something hard, the best tool to use is a cutoff wheel on a disc grinder. The wheels only cost a couple bucks each, and they will get through any of the hardened parts in about 15 seconds.

If you don't have a disc grinder just borrow one from a buddy. They are pretty common. Then get yourself one of the THIN cutoff wheels. I like the ones that are about 1/16" thick, although a little thicker is OK also. I never buy the 1/8" or thicker ones however. They are simply a grinding wheel and not really for cutoff work.

Good luck!

JA