Swingarm Silentbloc bushes for early SF

[Smartv11]

I'm not familiar with the ' silentbloc bushes' fitted to the swingarm, are they a generic part, like bearings? If so what size do I need (i guess I need two?)

Whats the best way to remove them?

What tool would should I use to drift them out, any heat required?

Best way to put new ones in?

Thanks, Paul

 

[LJ-2]

If they aren"t an issue leave them alone.

 

[Smartv11]

needs powder coating.

 

[LJ-2]

I had same problem, so I sprayed my swinging arm ,easy solution, powder coating isn t the best anyway cracks off at the adjusters.

 

[Smartv11]

Hmmm, I'll have a think about that. But are the Silentbloc bushes a real 'ba****d to get out?

 

[Paul Marx]

Leave em in. A long threaded rod through the swing arm with a large washer either end, which you should do any way to keep powder out of bearing surfaces, will protect them.

Lemon, if your powder coating cracks, it's of inferior quality.

Paul

 

[Smartv11]

Paul - thanks that's a good idea

 

[LJ-2]

chips rather Paul, compared to Stoving.

 

[LJ-2]

powder coating will melt em.

 

[Paul Marx]

chips rather Paul, compared to Stoving.

Frites?
Paul

 

[sfcpiet]

Hmmm, I'll have a think about that. But are the Silentbloc bushes a real 'ba****d to get out?

Yes.

If they're still OK, keep 'em.

piet

 

[CLEMTOG]

to get then out.......
set fire to them
then you only have the outer sleeve to deal with, hand cut with a hacksaw blade then drift out.
CLEM

 

[Smartv11]

Yeah... I think I'll leave em'

 

[Paul Marx]

I think you'll find they resist the heat for powder coating.
If not, let us know.
Paul

 

[71Laverda750SF]

they are not that expensive so given the age of the rubber maybe just replace them. I am installing new ones in my SF after getting the swing arm stripped ad repainted.

Clay

 

[Smartv11]

they are not that expensive so given the age of the rubber maybe just replace them. I am installing new ones in my SF after getting the swing arm stripped ad repainted.

Clay

Roughly how much are they?

 

[LJ-2]

well you can lead a horse to water.....

 

[71Laverda750SF]

Roughly how much are they?

When I bought mine they were around $20 each.

Clay

 

[71Laverda750SF]

I ended up with extras from Wolfgang. If you can't find any and want to replace them PM me.

Clay