1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

All 2st Frozen Chain Adjuster Bolt

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by 2premo, Oct 22, 2019.

  1. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    the chain adjuster bolt on my 1998 360 froze
    had this happen on my 87 430, so won't make the same mistake again
    this time I decided to be patient instead of breaking the bolt
    so here's what I did
    removed the plug in the side of the swing arm and put a whole can of penetrating oil in there
    using a heat gun I waited for about 5 minutes and the bolt did not turn, kept going at about 9 minutes the bolt moved a tiny bit, left the heat on and began to wiggle it, pretty soon I was getting a 1/4 turn in and out so kept working that in and out
    after about 15 minutes i was getting 2-3 turns in and out, kept working it till it was out
    the aluminum threads look good and didn't have to drill anything or install an insert
    this is in the 2 stroke section as it was one but will work on ANY bike
    some don't have that convenient plug but most have a hole to heat vent the welding of the swing arm IMG_6363.JPG IMG_6366.JPG IMG_6365.JPG IMG_6364.JPG
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  2. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    a tip for the future
    lube it every time you move it one way or the other and this won't happen
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  3. Dutch_Bobber Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Den Bosch
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2005 WR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XR250R, Honda XRV750, Ironhead
    That's why I love my welding machines! (TIG and MIG)

    Same thing happened on my WR, I just welded a small blob on the end of the bolt with lots of heat, and the heat did the job.
    But if you don't have any welding equipment your solution will work fine :thumbsup:
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