[hondamonsta]

So, I just realized that the collar or tube that slides into the swingarm bushings is MISSING! I bought the bike knowing that these bikes were known for having the bushings replaced so I didn't think it was a big deal. Now I found out the real reason. This is unavailable bikebandit...please, someone tell me I can obtain this part somewhere else. #12 in pic.

 

[66Sprint]

That part has been NLA for some time.....Either find a good used one, or have one fabricated.....

 

[hondamonsta]

Nooooooooooooo! What is wrong with people who discard key items like this...or bike titles!
OK, does the same part fit multiple years so I can widen my search? Is there anybody out there who has had this thing fabricated?
Thanks in advance!
-Mike

 

[gs1327]

Should be easy to find-
Part # = 52141-333-000
Part Description = COLLAR, REAR - (replaces 52141-369-000)
Model Count = 23
CB350F 1972 350 350 Four Street
CB350F1 1974 350 350 Four Street
CB360G 1974 360 CB360G Street
CB360-K0 1974 360 CB360 Street
CB360T 1975 360 CB360T Street
CB360T-76 1976 360 CB360T Street
CB400F 1975 400 Super Sport 400 Street
CB400F-76 1976 400 Super Sport 400 Street
CB400F-77 1977 400 Super Sport 400 Street
CB450-K5 1972 450 Super Sport 450 Street
CB450-K6 1973 450 Super Sport 450 Street
CB450-K7 1974 450 Super Sport 450 Street
CB500-K4 1975 500 CB500T Street
CB500-K5 1976 500 CB500T Street
CJ360T-76 1976 360 CJ360T Street
CJ360T-77 1977 360 CJ360T Street
CL360 1974 360 Scrambler 360 Dual Sport
CL360-K1 1975 360 Scrambler 360 Dual Sport
CL450-K6 1974 450 Scrambler 450 Dual Sport
XL250-76 1976 250 XL250 Dual Sport
XL350-76 1976 350 XL350 Dual Sport
XL350-77 1977 350 XL350 Dual Sport
XL350-78 1978 350 XL350 Dual Sport
Lots of choices there............

 

[hondamonsta]

Tom, Thanks for this reply. This board has been the most helpful and respectful to newcomers compared to the other sites I visit for my other bikes. Awesome info, cheers!
-Mike

 

[drones76]

I have a call into someone I have bought cb 360 parts from. I will let you know if he has one available.

 

[hondamonsta]

So I was able to get a collar (thru help from this board). Seller says it's from a 76 CB360E. Although it's a little buggered up, I was able to smooth the minor imperfections off with 1500 grit. It looks different from the diagrams in that it doesn't have that spiral groove in each end. I suppose it's a channel for grease? Either way, should I use it? Also, could it possibly be a hair shorter than the original? I'm not so sure it will protrude enough past the new bushings I pressed in to enable the frame to clamp against it rather than the cups/bushings.

 

[66Sprint]

Re: swingarm collar

The 360 collar should be the same length.....IF in doubt, you could trial fit it without the swingarm, using only the "cap" washers and torque the pivot bolt....It should NOT spin.
The spiral grooves are indeed for grease.....

 

[otr002]

Re: swingarm collar

The 360 collar should be the same length.....IF in doubt, you could trial fit it without the swingarm, using only the "cap" washers and torque the pivot bolt....It should NOT spin.
The spiral grooves are indeed for grease.....

They do indeed fit! I drilled two holes straight through the collar for the grease to flow through otherwise it has to somehow find it's way past the end, and that is not easy

 

[Znabb]

I merged the two Swingarm collar topics into one.

 

[66Sprint]

Thanks Ronny...I tried but couldn't get it to work.....LOL....

 

[maxm50]

Bringing up an old thread because it contains good part number info.

I'm also searching for a new swingarm center collar for my bike - my current one is quite pitted and worn. I haven't been able to find any good ones on eBay. Does anyone have one available, or know where I can find one?

I've also emailed sohc4shop.com to see if they would sell me one of their collars. They advertise that they make their own collars for their CB450 rebuilds, since the originals are no longer available. Will report back with what they say!