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Offline SLAWESY

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YZ125E Swingarm Bushes
« on: April 26, 2011, 06:33:47 pm »
Hi Guys
I need to sort out a sloppy swingarm on my 125E, Any suggestions regarding replacement bushes?? Are NOS available? Can something else be used?
I have heard that it can be quite a pain to get this sorted out.
Any experience with a similar task would be appreciated.
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SLAWESY
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Is it way too small? A bit of work with the heat gun or hot water could soften it enough to fit if it's close. Maybe some rubber friendly grease as well.
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Re: YZ125E Swingarm Bushes
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2011, 06:58:24 pm »
Hi Slawesy

The bearings and bushes are still available yamaha but only one side sleeve is still listed (same as 250/400 which uses the same size on both sides). They use a bearing on the out side and a plain nylon bush on the inside. All up the bits that are still available will be $100+

I have not done this but will next time I will, buy the All Balls swing arm kit ($150) for a 250/400E and shorten one sleeze.

You could use all four bearings instead of the nylon bushes on the inside for better control.

Just a thought!

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Re: YZ125E Swingarm Bushes
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2011, 08:49:12 pm »
Thanks Pete,
So the kit from All Balls will have most of the bits I need I just need to shorten one of the sleeves? I will get on to that, sounds like an relatively easy option.
Thanks for the info.
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Is it way too small? A bit of work with the heat gun or hot water could soften it enough to fit if it's close. Maybe some rubber friendly grease as well.
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Re: YZ125E Swingarm Bushes
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 05:05:10 pm »
What's wrong lawsey? to heavy for the 125!!!

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Re: YZ125E Swingarm Bushes
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 05:33:39 pm »
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What's wrong lawsey? to heavy for the 125!!!

Errr Yep.... Haven't you got a quote to do or something!! ;D
YZ125E, RM250T

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Is it way too small? A bit of work with the heat gun or hot water could soften it enough to fit if it's close. Maybe some rubber friendly grease as well.
Mainline "classic"