CB350 Swing Arm Collars are worn...

overdraft

overdraft

Coast to Coast
Hi, I see lots of people replacing their stock swing arm bushings (14) with bronze ones... Well, I had already gotten OEM replacements so I don't need the bronze ones, but it turns out that the collars (10,11) are worn too, and they're no longer available... Anyone know where to get them? Or a substitute?

Thanks!
 
overdraft said:
Hi, I see lots of people replacing their stock swing arm bushings (14) with bronze ones... Well, I had already gotten OEM replacements so I don't need the bronze ones, but it turns out that the collars (10,11) are worn too, and they're no longer available... Anyone know where to get them? Or a substitute?

Thanks!
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have you checked bikebandit.com?? they have a lot of older OEM parts. I have had good luck going to them for older Honda stuff. They have exploded view diagrams and part numbers so you can figure out exactly what you need. Otherwise I would check ebay.
 
David Silver Spares has them. I think the part numbers are 5214126800 and 5214128600. How do you guys know when to change the swingarm bushings? Does everybody have dial indicators or is there another way?
 
Grab the back wheel and push and pull on it from side to side. If they are worn, you can feel it.
 
stonetree said:
David Silver Spares has them. I think the part numbers are 5214126800 and 5214128600. How do you guys know when to change the swingarm bushings? Does everybody have dial indicators or is there another way?
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I'll try there, thanks! Mine are out of the bike... my analysis isn't that technical... they just fit sloppy... and you can see some stepping where they've worn against the old bushings.

edit: dammit, they're in jolly old england...
 
teazer said:
Grab the back wheel and push and pull on it from side to side. If they are worn, you can feel it.
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that doesnt tell you WHAT is worn though.


the best way to measure the bushings and collars is with a caliper.
 
agreed, however in my situation the bushings are new so if its a sloppy fit it's the collar that's worn!
 
overdraft said:
agreed, however in my situation the bushings are new so if its a sloppy fit it's the collar that's worn!
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this is true...

unless if the factory that made your bushings screwed up! :D :D
 
any news on these collars?

my bushings and pivot bolt are within specs, collars look worn. that weaving while riding is a scary feeling...
 
Rocan said:
that doesnt tell you WHAT is worn though.


the best way to measure the bushings and collars is with a caliper.
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Nope, the best way to test is exactly what he said.
When you know you have movement, then you can strip it down and measure stuff, or, as we do, replace what you can get and make what you can't
 
That's an interesting solution and dirt cheap. The bearings are using the soft swingarm spindle for the inner race and that won't last forever.

The best solution IMHO is what we have been doing for years. get new spacers/inner sleeves from Dave Silver or wherever and insert a set of needle rollers instead of the OEM bushes. We cut that last 2 or 3 mm of the OEM plastic bushes off and use them as thrust washers
 
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