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Most abused dt refurb

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  • declanD declan

    @NINJA I wished but I play the hands I’m dealt, I’m real struggling with the bolt that connects the linkage with the frame anyone have any tips it’s really stuck in there

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    @declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger. 😉

    SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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      @declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger. 😉

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      declan
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      @NINJA there’s no way to put a socket or wrench on it I got the nut off and gave the bolt a few whacks but if I hit It anymore it will ruin the bolt

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      • declanD declan

        @NINJA there’s no way to put a socket or wrench on it I got the nut off and gave the bolt a few whacks but if I hit It anymore it will ruin the bolt

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        @declan Get some heat on it, then screw the nut on a few turns then hit it from the nut end, that usually does the trick. If you damage the nut that is easier to replace than the bolt. 😉

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          I put impact driver on bolt end and just kept spinning it and applying wd40, still not easy and takes a while :, leave for a day or two if necessary. Have spare swingarm end bearings soaking in diesel as we speak, Been there 3 days so far!

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            I put impact driver on bolt end and just kept spinning it and applying wd40, still not easy and takes a while :, leave for a day or two if necessary. Have spare swingarm end bearings soaking in diesel as we speak, Been there 3 days so far!

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            @oldman how can you get an impact on it? I can’t fit any of my spanner’s or any ratchets it fouls against the frame

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            • declanD declan

              @oldman how can you get an impact on it? I can’t fit any of my spanner’s or any ratchets it fouls against the frame

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              @declan There must be a way, have you consulted the Bible aka the Haynes manual???

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                @declan There must be a way, have you consulted the Bible aka the Haynes manual???

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                @NINJA yeah it only mentions the ones for the swing arm and dog bones

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                  Happened on my red one so a while ago, sure I used extension bar and impact driver, rotated bolt and kept lubing, was a right ba@#%&red to get out. You have my sympathy.

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                    Happened on my red one so a while ago, sure I used extension bar and impact driver, rotated bolt and kept lubing, was a right ba@#%&red to get out. You have my sympathy.

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                    So I finally managed to hammer my linkage free I used a soft aluminium washer on the bolt so I didn’t damage it hitting it here’s a few pics of my bushings, thankfully all of my relay bolts are in almost perfect condition and the grease nipples aren’t seized! I cleaned them up real good for the picture
                    https://imgur.com/a/wvOK1wN

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                    • declanD declan

                      So I finally managed to hammer my linkage free I used a soft aluminium washer on the bolt so I didn’t damage it hitting it here’s a few pics of my bushings, thankfully all of my relay bolts are in almost perfect condition and the grease nipples aren’t seized! I cleaned them up real good for the picture
                      https://imgur.com/a/wvOK1wN

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                      @declan That certainly looks corroded for-sure!!! :pouting_face: :pouting_face: :pouting_face:

                      I'm glad that you got the better of the beast tho - good job. :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone: :sign_of_the_horns_light_skin_tone: :call_me_hand_light_skin_tone:

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                      • declanD declan

                        So I finally managed to hammer my linkage free I used a soft aluminium washer on the bolt so I didn’t damage it hitting it here’s a few pics of my bushings, thankfully all of my relay bolts are in almost perfect condition and the grease nipples aren’t seized! I cleaned them up real good for the picture
                        https://imgur.com/a/wvOK1wN

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                        @declan you have let those parts go! Thought mine were bad

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                          @declan you have let those parts go! Thought mine were bad

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                          @oldman again was like that when I bought it I greased them when I got the bike I was using it as an off-road bike so I wasn’t bothered about pitting

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                            @oldman again was like that when I bought it I greased them when I got the bike I was using it as an off-road bike so I wasn’t bothered about pitting

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                            Just a rough paint so far but you can see what I’m going for https://imgur.com/a/Zw6uzqJ

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                            • declanD declan

                              Just a rough paint so far but you can see what I’m going for https://imgur.com/a/Zw6uzqJ

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                              @declan The man with the golden DT???

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                                @declan The man with the golden DT???

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                                @NINJA it’s got a nice ring to it

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                                • declanD declan

                                  @NINJA it’s got a nice ring to it

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                                  https://imgur.com/a/OT4SR9R
                                  The yoke looks mint irl but it doesn’t show through on the camera it’s a wrinkle black paint which will be my accent paint for the bike and of course it had to be gold rims the gold is the faded vintage colour that I like

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                                    https://imgur.com/a/OT4SR9R
                                    The yoke looks mint irl but it doesn’t show through on the camera it’s a wrinkle black paint which will be my accent paint for the bike and of course it had to be gold rims the gold is the faded vintage colour that I like

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                                    @declan You don't see many bikes with gold frames. Yokes look top notch dude, is the paint a rattle can job???

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                                      @declan You don't see many bikes with gold frames. Yokes look top notch dude, is the paint a rattle can job???

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                                      @NINJA yeah, powder coating obviously is the best but I enjoy painting, The gold is brushed on and the finish does suffer it’s not perfect but you get to make it more personal touch IMO

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                                      • NINJAN NINJA

                                        @declan You don't see many bikes with gold frames. Yokes look top notch dude, is the paint a rattle can job???

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                                        Pv was a little mucky
                                        https://imgur.com/a/SLyGEs7

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                                          Pv was a little mucky
                                          https://imgur.com/a/SLyGEs7

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                                          @declan GREASSSSYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

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