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Originally Posted by RPB111
How do I remove the bolt that holds my swing arm to the engine? I cannot turn it to line it up properly with the weld on the brake side. It is frozen in place. I bought the bike used and I do not know if it has ever been removed.
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I don't get that - how can it not line up with the weld and the nut fit on the other end?
The end that comes out (brake side) has a flat machined on it so that the weld blob stops it from turning. If it's not lined up with the weld it's not in, which, as you're trying to remove it, is a bonus! Or ... do you mean the weld blob is too far out and the bolt head is inside the blob? If the latter is the case all I can think off is drilling, tapping, stick a bolt in and use nuts to lock into place and hoping it's strong enough to turn the main swing arm bolt. I don't know if it's possible to get a small enough welding torch to weld something on as it's recessed?
They do get stuck in and the only way I know is as others have said - lay bike on each side and pour penetrating fluid in for a few days each side then hit it from the gear lever side. You'll need to find a suitable drift and a large hammer and if it's stuck badly be prepared to replace the bolt as you'll bell the threaded end if you have to hit it hard. You can use a press but that'll be hard to setup.