250R swing arm bushings

[Blown 331]

I'm looking for some good swing arm bushing for my 1985 250R and I'm looking for some suggestions of where to get them. I've heard Richards bushings are some good ones to get but I can't get ahold of them. Any suggestions?

[Trike Dude]

I know I bought a complete set or bearing, bushings and bolt from servicehonda.com OEM stuff

[deathman53]

buy pivot works stuff, use the kit for a 86/87 trx 250r. thats all I do.

[Blown 331]

Well I finally got ahold of "Richard" and ordered some Richards bushings. I've heard some really amazing stuff about them. They are also one peice instead of all the collars, seals and bushings that make up the stock ones. I pulled my swing arm last night. Wow, that was a job. Took me a little over an hour with an air hammer! Cracked the bolt too, so hopefully I can find one in stock at a Honda dealer so I can get this thing going tomorrow. I'm off work and my motor is supposed to be in.

Ok where can a get a cheap swing arm bolt and nut?

[Dynofox]

I've heard a 400ex bolt will work, haven't tried it my self though.

[OldSchoolin86]

I've heard a 400ex bolt will work, haven't tried it my self though.
They do work. ;)

[Blown 331]

Yep. I just found out I can use them from a TRX250R, 400EX, or 450R. Hmm, my buddy has his 250R and 450R at my house! :p Looks like the 400EX bolts are pretty cheap on ebay. Just the end couple of threads are cracked off mine so it will still work but I don't like it. Someone suggested to me to use all thread! :eek: Honda wants $71 just for the bolt!