MY CHAIN ADJUSTER BOLT IS STUCK IN MY SWINGARM!! (How to Remove)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2017
  • While trying to adjust my chain tension I encountered a problem, my swing arm bolt was seized completely. While trying to free it up I ended up welding a socket to the head and snapping it. This caused me to have to drill it out and insert a heli-coil. This was recorded over two weekends and was very frustrating to say the least.
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Комментарии • 39

  • @rickbates9232
    @rickbates9232 6 лет назад +5

    You are twisting the bolt against the axle blocks. Take the wheel off and attack it from the end with a socket and an impact gun. Also raise the swingarm so the pen oil follows gravity and runs down into the hole. Invest in a wobble bar too. You don't need threadlock the bolts ... that's why there is a lock nut.

  • @c.wilkerson1818
    @c.wilkerson1818 7 лет назад +2

    I've got the exact same problem on my 13 kx250f. luckily I've found this video as my chain is starting to get loose

  • @davidmilburn5826
    @davidmilburn5826 7 лет назад

    worked for me with lots of different siezed bolts,good for rounded bolts to,the weld wouldn't ever hold strong enough trying to weld another nut to it. thanks Steezer.

  • @gary89glc
    @gary89glc 7 лет назад +2

    My bolt seized up. Had my local shop drill it out and put a new one for $120. Now i normally pull it out a grease it up to protect it. Great video btw!

  • @Mainborain1039
    @Mainborain1039 6 лет назад +5

    Same problem just I drilled a tiny hole into the swing arm itself and sprayed lubricant through the hole onto the bolt and I was lucky enough to get it out like that

    • @JoshStreetDesign
      @JoshStreetDesign 2 года назад

      How did you know where the bolt was and if the bit to the hole was going to hit the boat or not?

  • @cinbebekremo
    @cinbebekremo 6 лет назад

    İ have same problem on kx450 i want to drill it out but adjuster is looking a bit inside and i dont know how will i drill staight because there is not a good gap for drill fit there did you need a longer drill for that or can i do with any drill?

  • @Metal-Possum
    @Metal-Possum 6 лет назад +4

    Aluminium and steel don't mix, always use grease or loctite or something to create a boundary layer.

  • @dezertgrunt
    @dezertgrunt 7 лет назад +2

    Got this same problem. was going to break it at the end and drill it, then tap. But first ima try to Dremel a slot for a big flathead and see how that goes. if not, NAPA store it is. thanks for the vid.

    • @steeezed6577
      @steeezed6577  7 лет назад

      dezertgrunt that's an awesome idea man! Good luck!

  • @gavinlampley64
    @gavinlampley64 5 лет назад

    What kind of bit did u use to drill it out? Having the same problem with my bike right now

  • @Mr10usdad
    @Mr10usdad 10 месяцев назад

    Why did you try to use pliers at first? I just had this problem. After a night and four applications of penetrator and heat mine came out.

  • @dirtboyslong9202
    @dirtboyslong9202 5 лет назад

    Nice Job Bro..Honda's have same issue

  • @08mrwright
    @08mrwright 7 лет назад +1

    what are the specs for the bits helicoil

  • @wolfegames2403
    @wolfegames2403 7 лет назад +3

    Wow nice video and thanks for the comment on my video! I really think your video is very well put together and I loved your gameplay! (And motovlog!)

    • @steeezed6577
      @steeezed6577  7 лет назад

      Wolfe Games thanks for the feedback!

    • @piffman6747
      @piffman6747 5 лет назад

      Decent video just so u know and every one else watching NEVER USE LOCKTITE on your swing arm tension bolts the only thing u r suppose to use is antiseize. Thats probably why they didnt come out in the first place and since u locktited them u will have to do this again. In closing i have never had my chain tensioners come loose

  • @motocaleb7508
    @motocaleb7508 3 года назад

    Same problem on my bike, but it snapped off so I bought a new swing arm😂 you should check these bolts regularly

  • @NortheasternRider
    @NortheasternRider 7 лет назад +1

    Nice video keep it up 👌🏼👌🏼

    • @steeezed6577
      @steeezed6577  7 лет назад

      Brappin Weekly thanks man. Appreciate the support

  • @Liyingbemo
    @Liyingbemo 5 лет назад

    i am having the same problem, the bolt won't move at all, it so frustrating

  • @Project_s14
    @Project_s14 5 лет назад

    What kind of drill bits did u use ??

  • @againsthell1908
    @againsthell1908 7 лет назад +1

    hey got your comment on my one vid and I went & subbed to you!

  • @driveitbreakitfixit7496
    @driveitbreakitfixit7496 5 лет назад +1

    Same problem with mine but I broke the heads off

  • @davidmilburn5826
    @davidmilburn5826 7 лет назад +2

    far easier if you had welded a bigger nut over the existing bolt head,could of welded it right away around,and the heat would travel along bolt breaking the hold it had.

    • @steeezed6577
      @steeezed6577  7 лет назад +1

      That's a great idea!

    • @Chugg.Norris
      @Chugg.Norris 4 года назад

      Doesnt work. I tried that, the heat in fact probably weakened the bolt at the entrance. I tried it and it broke still right at the entrance point of the swing arm with adequate heat on the entire thing.

  • @NortheasternRider
    @NortheasternRider 7 лет назад +1

    Hey was sup

  • @metalTriumph
    @metalTriumph 2 года назад

    I searched youtube for suggestions because I had the same issue with my WR400F and came across this vid. Thanks @Steeezed but looks like you had a rough time and had to use every trick in the book. I removed the rear wheel, loaded the bolts up with WD40 and after a some soaking time hit them with an impact gun with 10mm socket. Both bolts came out with no damage and it took 10 seconds...

  • @mtbridingog9083
    @mtbridingog9083 7 лет назад +1

    wassup fam

  • @TheCaretaker555
    @TheCaretaker555 7 лет назад +1

    i got the same god damm problem with my kawasaki versys ...

    • @taniafellerlioncourt1785
      @taniafellerlioncourt1785 5 лет назад

      My chain tension bolt is broke in my swing arm and I don't want to damage my swing arm any advice