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Frame wear at linkage mount

jason380

jason380

Husqvarna
AA Class
I've adopted a 99 WR125 that is in need of some TLC. I've posted on the 2 stroke forum about the engine problems. When I checked the bike over I felt some slack in the rear suspension and thought it was the shock blown out. Well tonight I took a closer look and the play is in the mount where the linkage bolts to the frame. It was late so I didn't have time to tear it apart, but I could see the mounting bolt moving when moving the swingarm. I've never seen this happen before. Is there possibly a bushing missing there? It appears there is a bushing or spacer on the fiche but it looks likes it's internal to the linkage. Anybody ever have this happen? What would be the appropriate fix? I suppose I could get lucky and the bolt is worn, but I seriously doubt would be the case! I'm thinking somebody didn't properly torque the bolt and it wore the frame mount oval...just hoping it's something else!
Thanks,
Jason
 
I took the linkage off tonight and found that the slack I was feeling in the suspension was coming from a combination of things. The linkage needs rebuilt which I planned to do anyway. But, the bolt was not tightened on the part that attaches to the frame and the bolt had some wear as well as the mounts on the frame are very slightly oval now. What would be the best way to fix the frame mount? I thought about drilling the holes larger and welding in part of a steel sleeve to fit the space properly. It would have been nice if there was a bushing there you could press in and out instead of having to work on the frame when this happens.
Thanks,
Jason
 
i think thats your best bet take out the old washer/mount and weld in another one or just try and build up the hole with weld and re drill, you could also do the same with the pin and grind it back.
 
After looking more closely, I don't think there is room to get a drill in there. That makes this much more difficult. There is enough room to lay a thin layer of JB weld so I may try that first. If the area was thin I wouldn't think it would work, but I have about 1/2" to work with so the force should be distributed fairly well. Once the bolt is torqued that should help prevent future movement as well. If all else fails I have found a frame on ebay for a fair price. I will keep you all updated, thanks.
 
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