My 02 Recon needs swing arm bearings. Looking at the Clymer manual they talk about removing the rear axel is this nessary ? Also is there any substitute for the "swingarm locknut wrench" Any help would be appreciated ....

 

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No you dont have to take the axle out. the whole swing arme comes out as a unit. The four pronged wrench can be made with a cheap socket and a disk grinder. Five bucks instead of twenty nine.

 

Where can I get a Honda Swingarm Locknut Wrench for $29? I called Midwest Action cycle today and they want $55. Are you sure a ground down socket will handle the 80 Ft-lbs of torque? Are you going to weld a handle to the side of the socket, so you can hold the pivot bolt while you torque the locknut? Please respond or email me at matbogbry@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

Mat