Author Topic: Proflex 856 Bushings and Bolt Set for rear suspension (Read 6053 times)

vblacket · « **on:** July 30, 2009, 07:04:44 am »

Hello, I am the owner of a 1996 Proflex 856. The other day I was on a bike ride and stopped by a local bike shop to have a bar end tightened back up. Simple right? So the mechanic went to work and I went in the shop for a second. When I came back he shook my rear wheel and said I need new bushings and probably a new bolt set for the rear suspension. Then he told me that I was going to need to buy a new frame. Because the parts don't exist. After the bad news he then took me in side and started showing me +$2000 bike frames!!!!! Frankly, I was offended. Any suggestions? I don't want another frame. Thanks.

Spokes · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:07:48 am »

Hi, Dont worry its not as bad as you've been led to think.

First, buy your self this kit. Its all you need to rebuild the swingarm pivot and take out all the play in the back end.

Second, Show the the guy in the shop how much it cost to rebuild your frame, show him two fingers and smile as you ride away.....

Chris

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/K2-NOLEEN-Pro-Flex-657-Bearing-Seal-RK002-Rebuild-Kit_W0QQitemZ390067935993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMountain_Bikes?hash=item5ad1dc5af9&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

orange · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:26:31 am »

you might even find stripping it down, regreasing and retightening reseats it all and you don't even need the kit... have a go

vblacket · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:31:14 am »

Excellent! Thanks for all the help guys. I'm so happy to now have some advice on this.

vblacket · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2009, 06:07:17 pm »

Any one know where to find a new bolt set for the rear swing arm on my 856? Or is this something that any old set of bolts can take care of? Thank you.

shovelon · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2009, 07:21:07 pm »

Quote from: vblacket on July 30, 2009, 06:07:17 pm

Any one know where to find a new bolt set for the rear swing arm on my 856? Or is this something that any old set of bolts can take care of? Thank you.

Most bike shops will have these bolts. They are metric though. Ebay has lots of ti bolts, but I think I would stick with steel for the upper shock bolt, as all you weight may shear the Ti.

Terry

vblacket · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2009, 07:32:08 pm »

Nice!! Thanks for all the help. Good to finally get in touch with people who actually know what they are talking about.

orange · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2009, 12:36:56 am »

yes definitely steel for the upper bolt - I have seen them sheer at least twice - toughened steel if possible

Colin · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:05:22 am »

As Orange says, probably just a strip down and rebuild will be fine, I bet you won't need a new bolt as it doesn't have any rotational wear forces on it.
At worst, the Pivot Axles may have worn, but it's more likely the flanged plastic bearings will have worn out and the RK002 kit will replace those.
I've done my 856 (XP-X) several times and it's a really easy job.
My pivot bearings have lasted 12 years and they're still going strong.
See instructions here:
http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/856_RK002_rebuild.pdf
and diagram here:
http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/97_spc657_pivot.pdf
Don't forget to do the two fingers bit to the LBS!

<GRIN>
Col.

vblacket · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2009, 12:35:23 pm »

Thank you. Thanks for the great links. I will plan on taking the bike by to show the fool that tried to sell me a new frame. I have learned a bunch in the last few days alone on this forum. Great stuff!! I feel I can keep this 856 on the road for a long time to come.

vblacket

orange · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:52:18 pm »

post up some pics if you can when done.

Colin · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:33:28 am »

Quote from: vblacket on August 02, 2009, 12:35:23 pm

.........I feel I can keep this 856 on the road for a long time to come.

Like.......Forever...

...................<GRIN>

Sorry, just realised those links were duff, I've corrected them now.

Any probs, ask Q's!

Col.

vblacket · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2009, 06:53:17 pm »

Cool. I will try and find a camera. I guess I just click the insert image button.

orange · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:27:46 am »

you'll need to host the image first on something like imageshack.us and stick the link in using the insert image button. or you can just attach the image.

Yo_Momma · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:15:19 am »

Quote from: Spokes on July 30, 2009, 10:07:48 am

Hi, Dont worry its not as bad as you've been led to think.

First, buy your self this kit. Its all you need to rebuild the swingarm pivot and take out all the play in the back end.

Second, Show the the guy in the shop how much it cost to rebuild your frame, show him two fingers and smile as you ride away.....

Chris

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/K2-NOLEEN-Pro-Flex-657-Bearing-Seal-RK002-Rebuild-Kit_W0QQitemZ390067935993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMountain_Bikes?hash=item5ad1dc5af9&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

Can you use this kit for the Easton Carbon Swing Arm on a Proflex 3000, or does anyone know where I may find that kit?.........Or is that Carbon Swing arm 857 compatible and where might I find that? Thanks Guys.

Still Commuting on my Proflex 3K.......14 mi Round Trip on dirt roads in farm country up in northern Vermont.

Yo

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