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Post by scootnv on Dec 25, 2006 0:58:15 GMT -5
The frame underneath the seat frame. Just to be clear here - the one that supports the engine or where the engine is hanging from. The pivot area. There's two bushing for both sides. I was wondering; how does one remove them(the bushings) out if they're damaged? Is there a special tool that I need or do I need to take it in to the shop? Any info
many thanks
and merry christmas to all
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Post by sanjuro62pt1 on Dec 25, 2006 1:10:06 GMT -5
The frame underneath the seat frame. Just to be clear here - the one that supports the engine or where the engine is hanging from. The pivot area. There's two bushing for both sides. I was wondering; how does one remove them(the bushings) out if they're damaged? Is there a special tool that I need or do I need to take it in to the shop? Any info many thanks and merry christmas to all A local shop should have a press that will take them out. |
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Post by chanito on Dec 25, 2006 17:38:23 GMT -5
 The easiest way would be to get a long 3/8 bolt and nut and then find a set of sockets so one will have the inside bigger than the bushing and the other the size of the bushing, put the socket on diferent sides of the bushing get the long bolt to go thru both sockets, tighten it and the small socket will push the bushing out 
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Post by eb on Dec 27, 2006 0:25:43 GMT -5
Chanito -  I'm lost w/ your instruction. I too am trying to get this out. Mine is cracking and will need to replace it quickly. I tried using a clamp and clamping it out but all it does it pushes the bolt slot in but returns back to its normal position. I called up the honda/yamaha dealer and they say it would cost around $44 dollars to do each side and takes 24hrs. I was like wt ###%. There's gotta be some tool to take it out. If you dont mind - can you walk me thru it? Is there a socket that will go that big? I'm stuck. Help please. If anybody's done this please chime in. thanks |
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Post by chanito on Dec 28, 2006 19:40:48 GMT -5
What you need is a socket which is as close to the outer diameter of the bushing without going over (probably a 18mm or a 19mm)as possible, so it will push against the outer shell of the bushing, not the rubber part, and then on the other side one socket big enough for the small socket to go into, some hardware stores (like Home Depot or Lowe's) have long threaded rods, just buy a piece of 3/8 rod about 8 inches long and two nuts that fit with washers, and then just tighten the nuts, it will take some force for the bushing to start moving but it will go easier after it comes loose, then to install it you will do the reverse of it and drive the bushing home 
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Post by eb on Dec 28, 2006 22:49:38 GMT -5
Thanks Chanito,
Ok , I got a socket that is big enough that it rest on the outer ring of the bushing(not on the rubber part). I then insert the 3/8 bolt into the socket that runs to the other socket with the two nuts and washer. I then tighten the nut and it should come out right? Now which side should it pop out? is it out toward the where the cover cap is inserted?
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