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Fork bush removal
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Razor, I wish I knew, and I hope somebody who does know responds! Whatever Yamaha used to attach that bushing is seriously tough. I experimented with a junk slider, a propane torch, and a blind hole slide hammer puller, and as much heat as I thought was safe for the aluminum didn't loosen the bushing at all. gggGary, what say you?
wherearewe
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Why would you want to take that bushing out? Im fairly sure it's not designed to be removed, its not even listed as a part on part micro-fiches. You can't replace it. I think its also teflon coated (or something similar).
I've been doing some research recently on Teflon/PTFE coated straight wall bushings, and let me tell you, there's a plethora of those things out there. As long as your dimensions are in integer millimeters, chances are good that you can find a replacement...
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Ok what i meant was you can't get an OEM part replacement. Regardless it seems like a fair amount of hassle...
I'd say keep going. You've come up with a workable method. Post up what you find for dimensions, materials, parts source, reassembly. It really helps everybody to share these tricks, methods, sources. There are numerous parts on these bikes that aren't listed, like clutch pushrod and throttle shaft bushings. And those secret parts are wearing out...
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Fair enough. I had a spare fork lower on hand so i just swapped the whole thing.
Well done on finding the part number.
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wherearewe
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Read this thread....
http://www.xs650.com/threads/inner-bushing-on-fork-lowers.51148/
If you want a summary, those bushings were never listed as a part, so there isn't one available specifically for the XS650. However, you can use the part number - 1H3-23125-00. It's intended for the SR500, but I promise it fits the 35mm forks. I've done the swap. You can get it from any Yamaha dealer. Removal of the bushing is tricky, but doable with a Dremel and diamond point bit with a square end. Be patient. New bushing presses in, or you can drive it with a bearing diver set.
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