DR 200 Swingarm bolt stuck
Bought a little DR/Djebel 200 as a project, just under a year ago. Finally got time to work on her and starting to strip the bike. So low and behold the swingarm bolt is stuck and I tried everything......it wont move. I have seen some horror stories on the interweb where guys are forced to cut off the swing arm. I will definitely not go that route.
The bolt is stuck to the metal sleeves going thru the engine casing. I cant really get in there to spray some lube because the outer seals are doing their job.
Now I have an idea of drilling a small little hole in the engine casing, and fill that cavity with some penetrating oil and let it sit for a while. Then the bolt should come right out....RIGHT???? Afterwards I can tap the hole and fit a grease nipple. I have seen alot of guys doing it on the swingarms etc.
Anyone here drilled a hole into the casing at the pivot area? Any bike for that matter
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