Pat the one the only Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hi, i took my swingarm off to replace the bearings and chains slider, i removed the right side bearing just fine, but as i was pounding out the left one, the needles and lip broke off of it, and left just the smooth outer ring stuck in my swingarm im thinking about sawzalling most of the way through it and breaking the ring so i can press it out, but im not quite sure, does anyone have a better idea? thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert0762 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 sometimes i get between the swinger and outer bearing race and fold it up some then you can hit it or pull it out with pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 <br />sometimes i get between the swinger and outer bearing race and fold it up some then you can hit it or pull it out with pliers<br /><br /><br /><br /> This is what I do as well. Take a small dia punch with a sharp tip and drive between the outer race and swinger. Take care not to angle into the swing arm, if you scar it at all make sure you file it smooth before putting in the new bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hi, i took my swingarm off to replace the bearings and chains slider, i removed the right side bearing just fine, but as i was pounding out the left one, the needles and lip broke off of it, and left just the smooth outer ring stuck in my swingarm im thinking about sawzalling most of the way through it and breaking the ring so i can press it out, but im not quite sure, does anyone have a better idea? thanks guys. I would recomend a die grinder with a carbide burr over a Sawzall. You will be able to grind exactly whee you need to to make the outer shell break and then you can pull it out with pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiggler69 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Put some heat to It first , heat theoutside of the pivot tube , not a whole lot and spray the inside with PB Blaster and use a long flat screwdriver or punch to tap it out , let the pb blaster soak for awhile , then heat it up it will slide out much easier , you may be able to use a socket that is just slightly smaller than the pivot tube diameter and a long extension to tap it out , I did that with my blaster swinger , had the same bearing failure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 x2 on the heat idea. Worked good for me Good Luck Are the new bearing in the freezer now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiggler69 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Yes freeze them new bearings for 3- 4 hours , they will drop in easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I would try and use a dremel with a carbide bit and just take it slow and easy and cut through the race in two places 180 degrees away from eachother. Once your almost all the way through the bearing race on both sides, use a flat-head screw drive and tap it in slowly with a hammer and the race should crack and fall into the swingarm tube where you can remove it. - Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcman Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I would try and use a dremel with a carbide bit and just take it slow and easy and cut through the race in two places 180 degrees away from eachother. Once your almost all the way through the bearing race on both sides, use a flat-head screw drive and tap it in slowly with a hammer and the race should crack and fall into the swingarm tube where you can remove it. - Jared Did this with my YSR50 swing arm, worked well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyone Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 all of the ideas given will work just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat the one the only Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I think i will try the dremel idea on it, it seems to be the best option, and thank you everyone, you guys give great advice, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Drill and tap for grease fitting while apart. Coat bolt with anti-zeize where it slides thru sleeve, be easier to take apart in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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