CB360 rear hub sprocket stud bushings removal

Alright - sorry if this has been covered, but I can't seem to find any info...

I plan to powder coat my hubs this week, and have not yet removed the sprocket stud bushings.

A few questions:

1. If I don't remove them (they're in good shape) will they take the heat of the oven when baking the powder coat?

2. If I do remove them, what is the best method? I've heard of people drilling out the metal insert, then peeling / prying the rubber.

My preference is to leave them in, but don't want to compromise the bushings.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.


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you may be able to hydraulic them out i have never seen anybody try it but it is such a simple procedure
fill the cavity with grease use a perfect fitting rod that you can hammer on put it in the hole and smack it

xb33bsa said:

you may be able to hydraulic them out i have never seen anybody try it but it is such a simple procedure
fill the cavity with grease use a perfect fitting rod that you can hammer on put it in the hole and smack it

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I read about this method also, but haven't heard anyone say they've done it successfully. Probably worth a shot, as there's no risk of damaging them.

I'd really be interested to also hear your / other's thoughts on just leaving them in for powder coat (I'd mask them).




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