pontiacpassion
Parking Attendant
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posted September 14, 2010 12:55 PM
swing arm removal help
What tool is needed to remove the larger bolt in the swingarm? p Also anyone have a pic or method used to keep bike up while removing? Thanks
  
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zx-14lvr
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posted September 14, 2010 01:42 PM
a larger socket?
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted September 14, 2010 01:50 PM
its a castle nut, not sure of the size
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kaw-rick
Pro
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posted September 14, 2010 01:51 PM
if you dont want to mar it up go to the dealer and let them spin it off for ya. it taked a special tool. they sell them on ebay too i think. if not make 1 out of a socket.
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Compton
Zone Head
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posted September 14, 2010 02:44 PM
http://www.schnitzracingstore.com/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4896106&showprevnext=1
this is
also i used a handy jack under the frame "ears" and you can remove the arm freely that way.
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Wheelie
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Old Man
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posted September 14, 2010 02:52 PM
call around locally, you should be able to find the tool cheaper than $75,
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pontiacpassion
Parking Attendant
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posted September 14, 2010 05:20 PM
quote:
call around locally, you should be able to find the tool cheaper than $75,
wee
Thanks will look tomorrow
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Hellmutt
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posted September 15, 2010 05:47 AM
 Edited By: Hellmutt on 15 Sep 2010 13:59
If you've got a Harbor Freight local to you or even a Sears Hardware -- they both sell a small hydraulic ATV / bike lift for about $100 that you slide under the header / oil pan that lifts the bike only and leaves the forks and swingarm free to disassemble.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html
Beware :: the ZX14 is a bit long for this type of lift, so I usually strap the front forks to one side of the jack so as you jack up the bike, it acts as a lever and the rear comes up without a problem.
If you go this route, and you strap the forks to the side of the jack to get the rear off the ground -- watch out once you drop the swingarm........that much weight coming off the bike may allow it to spring forward and let it fall off the jack -- use a couple jack stands under the fork tubes to keep the front from dropping when you do this
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