KTM 250 SX REBUILD - Ep.#6 Linkage and Swingarm Bearing Replacement! (Detailed)

In this episode of the KTM 250 SX build we will replace all the bearings of the linkage and swingarm. This is a quite detailed video and we will go over all the steps to be able to replace the bearings. Enjoy!
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KTM 250 SX REBUILD - Ep.#6 Linkage and Swingarm Bearing Replacement! (Detailed Dirt Bike Restoration)

[@tommywallbanger]

Great video man. I took all my bearing out while I was waiting for the new ones to get delivered and forgot how everything went back together. I've watched a bunch of videos and yours is the most helpful.

[@MrDen119]

Thanks man, nice to hear! Happy that it helped you out!

[@Reichaus]

Thanks for the detail! I could not get my lower shock bearing to press out, found out after watching your video, there is an inner, inner diameter that the race actually seats on... Mine was really dirty, just looked like a really thick race! It was long day prior to working on the bike, that's my excuse. 🤣 Cheers

[@MrDen119]

Haha glad you worked it out with the video! We all have those kind of days 😂

[@AaronDukes-pi8ys]

Very helpful 🐱

[@oscar4605]

This vid is just what i need great stuff

[@MrDen119]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know!

[@robertpetty4649]

Don't forget the upper Heim joint nextime....and use heat when you remove the bearings and bushings...heat is your friend. Also, don't spin your finger around those uncaged needle bearings...push and pull your finger over them when applying grease...no circular motions....those little buggers can still fall out. Not being critical, you made a great video for the average guy...

[@drunknmonkey8875]

Really enjoying this build! Keep it up!

[@MrDen119]

Awesome! Very nice to hear 👌🏼 i will do my best! 🏍💨

[@Septiclivin]

Thank you for posting, good video

[@MrDen119]

No problem, glad it helps! Thanks!

[@AustinPTH]

Thank you for posting!

[@MrDen119]

Thanks for the comment! 😉 Happy to hear that the video helps!

[@otisarmyalso]

Thanks

[@jeremydesrosiers1473]

what the year of the bike ? and nice video relay help me. but just wondering what year is it because you have some stuff that are different i have a 2014 250

[@MrDen119]

This is a 2017 250sx. So that explains the differences, compared to your 2014. Any big differences? Thanks for letting me know, glad it helped!

[@jeremydesrosiers1473]

@@MrDen119 the part with to like 3 inch little pole its not the same scuse my english im french 😉

[@MrDen119]

No problem mate! I understand what you mean! 😉 The linkage can have some differences indeed.

[@danshealthylifestyle8443]

Great job

[@danshealthylifestyle8443]

Thanks man I liked and subscribe

[@MrDen119]

No problem! Thank you, I appreciate it a lot!

[@andrewwills-kn9uv]

Bottom end bearin sides

[@teddyf9438]

Is it safe to tap out the bearings with a screwdriver? You're not worried about scratching/gauging the inside of the linkage?

[@MrDen119]

You have to be careful and pay attention to where you point the screwdriver. But the hole in the linkage is a bit narrower in the middle. That helps a little in keeping your screwdriver away from the inside where the bearing sits. Also, I’m only doing one bearing with a screwdriver because after that you can fit a socket through to push the second one out.

[@joshuaculleton3047]

Insanely helpful video. Cheers mate!

[@MrDen119]

Awesome, thanks mate for letting me know! I truly appreciate it!

[@daneast]

I had a terrible time getting the old bearing races out of the long link piece. I ended up having to chisel between them and the aluminum and prying them out that way.

[@MrDen119]

They can be a real pain in the a$$. Depends on how long they have been in there and the conditions they have been in can really lock them in to place. I had to use quite some force as well. For the next time, some heat can make the job easier as well, heating the link with a gas burner for example.

[@vindiesel5466]

Had the swingarm on my husky off today, no washers were used on the chain side, and the brake disc side had a washer on each side of the bearin. I've had the bike since new so must be a factory error

[@MrDen119]

Interesting, that could be. Which year is the bike from, maybe they changed something

[@vindiesel5466]

@@MrDen119 it's a 2015 model

[@kevinearls7496]

I know this is old, but that is the way they come for many years. Look at the parts diagram from somewhere that sells OEM parts and you'll see washers only on the chain side.

[@maximenuyts1908]

Wat vinden voorlopig van deze prox lagers? Gaan ze lang mee of niet ?

[@MrDen119]

Prox is een goed merk! De lagers zitten er al 2 jaar in nog niks aan gemerkt. Hoe lang ze meegaan ligt er natuurlijk aan hoe en waar je er mee rijd. En met afspuiten niet vol op de keringen spuiten helpt ook ;)

[@maximenuyts1908]

@@MrDen119 Danku voor uw antwoord. Ik ben altijd redelijk bang om geen originele onderdelen te gebruiken maar als je zegt dat die al zeker 2 jaar meegaan heb je me overtuigd om dit ook te proberen. En het is goedkoper

[@MrDen119]

Prox wordt veel gebruikt ook in de motor zelf en door dealers. Zelf ook altijd goede ervaringen mee gehad ;)

[@aydingaragemotor5527]

Nomer bearing nya berapa untuk swing arm

[@M.Running]

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[@MrDen119]

Thanks for the feedback, i was figuring out the whole editing and video making thing. In my newer videos i changed my approach a bit so less editing/cutting is necessary. Hope you won't puke watching those ;).

[@M.Running]

@@MrDen119 👍 great info though, thanks for posting

[@MrDen119]

Thanks! Glad that it helps people out!