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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: PeatyMcBog on February 20, 2006, 07:48:24 AM

Title: Swinging Arm Removal
Post by: PeatyMcBog on February 20, 2006, 07:48:24 AM

Hi all, I have a 1967 WD B40 which Im trying to remove the swinging arm with no effect seized in solid. Anyone had similar problems and managed to overcome them? Any advice would be appreciated. Im based in the West Mids Cheers Peaty

Title: Re: Swinging Arm Removal
Post by: TERMINATOR on June 18, 2006, 07:31:49 AM

hi
have you managed to sort your problem out i think every one has come across this problem that have done many bikes.Case of have a go have a break dont lose ya rag  plenty wd40 big hammer plenty heat if need be.Dont think theres a lot of advice to give on this one really .

Title: Re: Swinging Arm Removal
Post by: gofer on August 25, 2006, 05:10:01 AM

Found out that the frame fitting on my 1966 T120 Bonneville, for the swinging arm was threaded. Wondered why the bolt wouldn't come out, even after hitting with a hammer. Not sure if you have a similar set up.

Gordon