03-14-2007, 11:16 PM | #1 |
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Help! My VIVA VX200SN almost killed me!
Sorry for being abrupt on my first post 8O
After coming back from a 10 mile ride yesterday, I did a quick check of the bike. I noticed the swing arm shaft was broken and sticking out of the left side of the bike about 4 inches! Is this a threaded shaft? How did it stay in place? I cant tell anymore b/c the other half is missing. Anyone know where I can buy this part? I have contacted several companies the sell china bike parts, and no one has got back to me. I am anxious to ride again, but admit I am a little scared to find out what will break next. Help! 8O thx neil |
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03-14-2007, 11:21 PM | #2 |
The swingarm on my bike is a threaded bolt. Did your bolt shear off or did you just lose the nut. Perhaps a photo would be more descriptive.
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03-15-2007, 12:00 AM | #3 |
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Need a photo...
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03-15-2007, 03:26 AM | #4 |
viva swing arm
yea it is a long bolt with a nut and washer. and there is no gress on it new. it needed to be taken out and gressed, alon with the shock bolts too.
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03-15-2007, 02:58 PM | #5 |
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My Maxfine did the same thing. No one at a regular MC shop would even talk to me without a make or model for a japanese bike. I finally found a small independant mechanic who told me he had shelves of them but that I would have to come look through them myself. I did and it took about a half hour as the guy had literally hundreds of them. But I found it and he charged me $13. I did have most of my bolt though, and just measured the through length. I was most concerned about the diameter and took the broken one with me with the nut, as it was the bolt head that sheared off mine. Check your yellow pages or ask a regular dealer if they know any independants they could recommend.
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03-15-2007, 03:08 PM | #6 |
Yeah finding a mechanic to work on one of these I guess can be a challenge, as for me, if it requires a mechanic, it ain't worth doing. Actually, I just do all my own wrenching.
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03-15-2007, 03:42 PM | #7 |
yep, im the same way.... these bikes are so easy to work on tho. i changed the oil, adjusted the chain, adjusted the clutch, changed the plug, and bled the brakes in a matter of 45 mins.. not bad!
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03-16-2007, 12:13 PM | #8 |
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here is a photo
I think I answered my own question. It appears to be a bolt and not a shaft. Looks like the head of the bolt broke clean off.
There was a black plastic cover on the right side, I took it off and there was a nut sitting there, flopping around. I have emailed about 6 different popular china bike dealers, and NO response from any of them yet. I even emailed the people I bought it from ("Best Hobby Shop" from eBay), and no response. Should I just go to a local fastener store and try to get a replacement? The other incredible part was the nut was NOT a locking nut. |
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03-16-2007, 02:36 PM | #9 |
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Looks like it was over-torqued from the factory, unless you did it. I would be getting a warranty replacement. Don't forget to grease the fitting for this when you do get the new one.
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03-16-2007, 05:36 PM | #10 | |
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03-16-2007, 09:02 PM | #11 | |
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Those are really long odds. Maybe someone will pull their swingarm bolt and post some measurements. I will be happy to compare them to an XR200 bolt. |
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03-16-2007, 09:35 PM | #12 |
I agree it was clearly metal failure. More than likely over torqued.
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03-16-2007, 09:46 PM | #13 | ||
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I finally made time to get the "bolt" out and measure it. The shaft is .545 OD (I dont have a metric mic). The closest I can find is a 14mm bolt. I found one at Menards (of all places). But it isnt long enough.I am estimating the length of my bolt at ~9" including 1" of threads. We have a fastener place in my town, I am gonna try tomorrow. I will let everyone know what I find. Thanks for all the responses. FYI: This part was already assembled, I only had to hook up the shock in the back. neil |
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03-17-2007, 01:23 PM | #14 |
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UPDATE: Went to my local HONDA dealership. Apparently, they dont know the dimensions of their swing arm bolts, just a part number/model number.
Sooo, the search continues. FYI: I emailed "Best Hobby Shop" for a second time. Turns out they have the "Worst Customer Service".... No response, Beware. |
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03-17-2007, 01:56 PM | #15 |
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Hello,
Damn I just purchased a Viva 200 (still in crate) from them with extended warranty. Have you left feed back on eBay yet? I would call them and explain in the nicest way that you have not but will. I picked up my bike from the warehouse where they had allot of broken bikes in the back, maybe the warehouse would be willing to help you. Here is the phone number for Viva motors (323) 588 2000 Hope this helps -Ray
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