pindie Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 As it say. I’ve wear in a 2011 linkage. Not stripped nothing yet but what are my options? Top tips on ripping it all apart? Can I use bearings instead of bushes? Am I likely to need pins etc? Do these parts even exist now? If worst comes to the worst, I might see if I can get all the parts re made and to use bearings and seals instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) The SKF bushings work fine when lubed.Disassembly is easy.Bushings are available.Someone else will chime in with part numbers. tsiklonaut? Edited December 10, 2017 by ric h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Yes, the bushings are avliable- they are standard parts. I bought them by the box from a bearing supplier. The Ti linkage is still available also (still uses bushes, but has zerk fittings for easy lube). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 So if I remove the bushes I can take them into the bearing shop to match up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Not a great idea to measure the removed bushes.Take the parts in (or measure them yourself) and have the parts located from the catalog.For instance...i think this is the rear wheel bushing on the 2011. http://www.skf.com/group/products/bearings-units-housings/plain-bearings/bushings-thrust-washers-strips/bushings/table-bushings/index.html?designation=PCMF 353916 E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I can’t get the link to work? Does anyone know the part numbers off hand? I’m thinking I’ll need everything for swingarm and linkage. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) The part numbers are on the bushes. But I’m pretty sure they are listed on the OSSA forum. I have them here also- but I need to get around to finding them and posting. Oh yeah, after 2015 the ‘middle’ link bushing is larger. Edited December 11, 2017 by lotus54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted December 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 This ones a 2011 so the earliest version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 If I recall, the early ones used circlips to hold it all together- later ones used bolts. But the bushings were the same size (except as noted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank you lotus. Mines circlips. I’m going to pick up the bushes and fit them. I love the bike and apart from slack in the bushes all I need is a new air filter and the restoration is complete. Even fitted my own home brew easy start kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossa68 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 PCMF 161812 E x4 pezzi http://www.skf.com/it/products/bearings-units-housings/plain-bearings/bushings-thrust-washers-strips/table-bushings/index.html?designation=PCMF 161812 E PCMF 161817 E x5 pezzi http://www.skf.com/group/products/bearings-units-housings/plain-bearings/bushings-thrust-washers-strips/table-bushings/index.html?designation=PCMF 161817 E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossatr250i Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 What type of grease is working best on Ossa suspension linkage? Lewisport says to use waterproof silicon grease...from most of what I’ve seen on this forum, I believe most people are using a multi-purpose waterproof grease like Bel Ray. thanks, phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’ve used a number of different types. Silicone with teflon waterproof Belray another waterproof (can’t remember the brand) I didn’t notice much difference. If you ride in the mud a lot, they take a lot of maintenance. If you don’t ride mud/water- they seem to need minimal once lubed initially. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042FG74W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I’m using silkolene RG2. Thank you lotus. Mines circlips. I’m going to pick up the bushes and fit them. I love the bike and apart from slack in the bushes all I need is a new air filter and the restoration is complete. Even fitted my own home brew easy start kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinkeldekinkel Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Hi Pindie, I recently aquired a 2012 TR280i that i am extremly happy with ?that also had quite some play in the bearing bushes, as i have experienced, it is a PITA to press them out(and in) and on top of that i have read myself in on the PCMF bearings (that have a few Micron!!! of PTFE lubricant) and they do not tolerate dirt of any kind and are not the best option for occilating movement. as i have used technical “super plastics” before on some projects, i have decided to try an alternative to the teflon steel bushings. the advantage of these should be that they are suitable for occilating movement, and they can cope with some dirt, and moreimportant, the complete 1mm wallthickness is the same low friction selflubricating material! and also a small point they should be much easier to press in and remove I will mount these and share with you how things are after some month of (ab)use Best Regards Chris The ones i have ordered are from IGUS, these are the sizes the smaller ones are for the link arms and the chain tensioner the larger ones are for the rear fork pivot points igus® iglidur® J350 flangebush, type J350FM-1618-17 Aantal: 5 stuks Prijs: € 2,11 netto per stuk igus® iglidur® J350 Flangebush type J350FM-1618-12 Aantal: 4 stuks Prijs: € 1,95 netto per stuk igus® iglidur® J350 flangebush, type J350FM-2023-21 Aantal: 2 stuks Prijs: € 3,52 netto per stuk igus® iglidur® J350 Cylindrical Bush, type J350SM-2023-15 Aantal: 2 stuks Prijs: € 2,87 netto per stuk. Edited February 22, 2018 by rinkeldekinkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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