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swingarm pivot bolt issues..
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Posted by: EagleLakeGangMX

sooo i cant get the pivot bolt on the swingarm out and i dont want to wreck it tryin to get it out..is this a common problem???

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by EagleLakeGangMX
sooo i cant get the pivot bolt on the swingarm out and i dont want to wreck it tryin to get it out..is this a common problem???

Yes it's very common. You should really remove the pivot bolt and grease it at least once or twice a year depending on how much water you ride in. Try soaking it with PB Blaster(penetrating oil) for a couple of days and try again. Otherwise you may have to resort to cutting it with a reciprocating saw(sawzall)

Posted by: 2muchquad

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sooo i cant get the pivot bolt on the swingarm out and i dont want to wreck it tryin to get it out..is this a common problem???

Only when the bolt seizes in the swingarm bearings due to lack of grease.

It will only happen to you one time,once you have to pound and jump through hoops to get one out,grease will become part of your maintenance regime