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Drunkn Munky
Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Posts: 46
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 2:56 pm Post subject: Trouble removing engine from cagiva mito |
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im having trouble removing the engine from a 92 mito, the bottom engine bolt that bolts through the swingarm aswell wont budge, ive got the nut off and whacked the bolt but no joy. ive been told thats all i need to undo but im starting to have doubts. the bike is stripped so i even have it on its side while i hit the bolt.
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Bitacticus
Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Yes thats the bolt that gives the most trouble.
It is seized solid in the swingarm bearings.
Worst case you have to cut the swingarm.
Good luck
Erik |
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Drunkn Munky
Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Posts: 46
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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job done and dont worry i didnt have to cut the swingarm!!!
managed to get hold of a gas torch and heated the offending bolt red hot then all it took was a few whacks with a large hammer |
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Bitacticus
Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Good news
Well done.
Enjoy the Mito ist a great bike.
Should start to rebuild mine
Erik |
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scorchr6
Joined: 08 Jul 2011 Posts: 12 Location: kildare ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:35 am Post subject: |
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what you doing with the mito ? i have a 93 lucky strike |
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yanw
Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Posts: 176 Location: Gloucester
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Friends who had a bike shop always used to fit a grease nipple into any swing arm they had off a bike for free.
They figured they might have to take it off again some time... |
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