Hey !
Me and my friend spend all the day on that zilla swing arm.. but we CANT put it back !!!
There is always someting that doesent fit or something that has to be fitted before another.
In witch order should I put the bolts ??
there is 5 bolts: 2 on the shock + 2 on the linkeage (3 but one is on the shock) + the swing arm/frame bolt. We didn't unscrewed the middle bolt of the linkeage (BTW whats the use of that center bolt .. the 3 holes?????)
We placed every part in every angle possible..

the best we tried was to put the bottom shock bolt, then the frame/linkeage bolt BUT THE &%$@*&?$ SWING ARM IS IN THE WAY, if we put this one first, couldn't put the shock..

we need your help guys !!!
thanks in advance.

 

Try looking on www.ronnies.com or on www.bikebandit.com look on thier parts pictures,it should have a diagram of how it goes together,or just buy a manual,they worth their weight in gold

 

send me your e-mail address and i will send you a pic. the manuel says to install the cushon lever on the frame first then swingarm then shock. if the bearing in the cushon lever is in the wrong spot it could give you trouble.

 

Do exactly like the manual says... I feel your frustration.....i went through the same damn thing myself.

 

I had the same problem then i got it put back together and was so happy. I went to ride it and felt like i was sitting on top of a horse becuase i ajusted the height with that spinning thing in the shock linkage. Ride height or whatever its called. boy was I happy to take the whole thing appart again to change it lol. and all just to put a TMdesigns chain slider on

 

I know how it goes together but in witch order .. and the manual is on the way soon !!


you mean the central bolt of the cushion lever... its in the highest position, like going in the center of the triangle.
that is probably my problem. I saw on bikebandit it goes toward the front bolt (frame)

Oh I just got alllll the detailed procedure on off-road.com
I'll try it, if it doesnt work I'll be back soon

thanks !

 

CTATV, HAHAHAHA i did the same thing.....i forgot to put the tm chain slider on too... thats funny as hell when i look back at how mad i was...

 

Yeah when I bought mine it had no slider on it at all and the chain was starting to eat away at the swingarm. My buddy was waiting for me to go ride so i finally got it done and then it was like a teeter totter. On top of that we went riding and the chain fell off and got stuck between the frame and the shifter (3 layers). One of the chain ajuster bolts was stripped so the chain didnt stay tight. I had to take it in and have the hole welded and re-tapped anyways i could have had the guy do the chain guard for like 10 more bucks lol. I had him fix the ride height for me while it was there too. Theres always somthing else that could be fixed on these things but when they are running its so worth it. My engine was running great, i got all the swingarm stuff fixed, replaced the stripped carb, straitened the twisted frame, then it starts leaking gearcase oil. I get that fixed and finally get new tires to replace the burnt ones it came with and on a nice day I go to take it for an afternoon ride.... The header is cracked right by the frame mount for it (just before the midpipe). Now I have to get that welded. haha

 

GOT IT FINALLY !!!
after 10 hours of fierce labour...
Now I can say I know lt500's swingarms !!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]


There is a major strike around here in schools so I have the time to polish parts and make my zilla perfect !!!
My lord I love this bike

 

HAHAHAHA! That's funny. Sorry to hear it was such a pain.