Stuck swingarm shaft

[josh_oj]

Finally got the fucker out with brute force!
Just used a mini sledge and pounded away untill it finally started to give. Doesnt even look like it was siezed.
Has got to be the worst thing to ever work on on a bike.

Some pictures of the bearings and the engine out!

[Ocean1]

Has got to be the worst thing to ever work on on a bike.

They can be a bitch. There's some debate as to whether to fit grease nipples or just strip the swingarm more often for a clean and re-grease. Dunno, I've done both. I've also done it your way. It's not as good as the other two options.

[josh_oj]

. Dunno, I've done both. I've also done it your way. It's not as good as the other two options.

How do you mean my way? Ive only had this bike 3 months so i havent neglected it lol. I will DEFINATELY be stripping it and greasing often now. Thanks for all suggestions guys

[Arronduke]

Great job.. takes guts to hit that hard... or deperation!!!
Let me know if you fit greese nipples... I'm thinking of doing the same..

[Woodman]

I always pack the bearings with grease then use heaps of coppercote on the shafts when I put them together. I also use the coppercote on axles and threads as well. Everything just comes apart beautifully.

[CRF119]

Make sure you use a good marine grease. My old bike from way back had grease nipples but im not sure id put them on a full on mx bike. Ive seen a few swing arms give up with out holes in them.

Its good you got it out tho

[theblacksmith]

Good on ya for getting it out mate. Your swingarm looks nice and strong around those bearings-heaps of room for a grease nipple. Ive got grease nipples on my steering head and linkage bearings. Sick of buying bearings and seals, give bike a wash and then a cpl of short pumps of grease and its good to go for next ride. Im thinking of putting a nipple on the steering head bearing on my road bike too-they re known to be heavy on head bearings cos of the 33 degree rake.