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Good morning all - before I lose my mind and/or inflict irreparable damage, hopefully you guys can provide some input. I have begun stripping my 1975 CB400F and preparing for powdercoating. I got to the swingarm and the front pivot bushings, and it appears there are 2 bushings stacked on top of one another. Please see attached picture.
The manual shows only 1 and I cannot find anywhere talking about double bushings. The outermost one is some type of compacted fiber (hopefully not asbestos) as it will chip out with enough force. Attempting to drive them out from the opposite side - there is a “lip” but the problem is because it’s fiber it just eventually gives way to whatever I’m using to drive it. I have been carefully chiseling out the fiber on the inside. I haven’t chipped away enough yet, but so far there doesn’t seem to be a second “lip” for the second innermost metal bushing; in which case how the heck do I get it out? I’m thinking heat + substantial vice grip power...
Thanks all
The manual shows only 1 and I cannot find anywhere talking about double bushings. The outermost one is some type of compacted fiber (hopefully not asbestos) as it will chip out with enough force. Attempting to drive them out from the opposite side - there is a “lip” but the problem is because it’s fiber it just eventually gives way to whatever I’m using to drive it. I have been carefully chiseling out the fiber on the inside. I haven’t chipped away enough yet, but so far there doesn’t seem to be a second “lip” for the second innermost metal bushing; in which case how the heck do I get it out? I’m thinking heat + substantial vice grip power...
Thanks all
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