kz650b swing arm bolt

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kz650b swing arm bolt

07 Nov 2015 13:47
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I'm having a Damn hard time getting the swing arm off. I don't wanna mess up the bolt head. It won't come off. It looks like on the nut there's a locking type of washer or something. Are these torqued on hard?
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

07 Nov 2015 15:29
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blink543 wrote: I'm having a Damn hard time getting the swing arm off. I don't wanna mess up the bolt head. It won't come off. It looks like on the nut there's a locking type of washer or something. Are these torqued on hard?

Actually I guess it has a lock nut on it. How do I get it off?
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

07 Nov 2015 18:38
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Unless modified, the original setup was a simple bolt and nut. Don't remember whether a lockwasher or any other lock, but no reason to not just put on a big socket and loosen while holding the other side with an open end.
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

07 Nov 2015 19:10
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RonKZ650 wrote: Unless modified, the original setup was a simple bolt and nut. Don't remember whether a lockwasher or any other lock, but no reason to not just put on a big socket and loosen while holding the other side with an open end.
Well it's a special nut that has something that's apart of it that keeps it from loosening from vibration. I'm guessing I'm gonna end up replacing it after I get it off
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

08 Nov 2015 03:14
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According to the Kawasaki parts diagram, the B1 should not have a washer of any kind under the bolt or the nut. Perhaps if you posted a picture of what you are seeing, a member here can offer a suggestion.
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

08 Nov 2015 03:49
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That is a lock nut. You need the right tool for the job. A 1/2" socket an ratchet will get it done. Nothing special here.
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

08 Nov 2015 10:07
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They are pretty tight but nothing you can't manage by hand if you have the right sockets for both sides., no air tools required.

I had a problem with the needle bearings and insert bush stuck solid in a 550 project recently, even a 20 ton press wouldn't shift it. Several heating cycles with a blow lamp and a big hammer finally shifted it. Never seen one this bad before.
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Re: kz650b swing arm bolt

08 Nov 2015 10:45
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Tyrell Corp wrote: They are pretty tight but nothing you can't manage by hand if you have the right sockets for both sides., no air tools required.

I had a problem with the needle bearings and insert bush stuck solid in a 550 project recently, even a 20 ton press wouldn't shift it. Several heating cycles with a blow lamp and a big hammer finally shifted it. Never seen one this bad before.

I got it off it was a 23mm socket I think.
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