BUSHING SERVICE:
The life of the sealed cartridge bearings, Horst pivot bushings and linkage bushings on your Quasi-
Moto frame will vary depending on the type of conditions that you ride in and the way you ride. You
should be able to get two or more years out of your Horst pivots if you disassemble them every 6-12
months to clean and re-lube the bushings. We recommend using either Judy ButterTM, Bull Shot or
White BrothersTM fork grease when servicing your bushings.
To clean and grease your Horst pivot bushings please use the following steps:
1. Remove your rear wheel.
2. Use a 4mm allen wrench to remove the two Horst-link bolts.
3. Slide the dropouts off of the lower swingarm.
4. Remove the Horst link pivot cylinders from inside the bushings.
5. Clean the bushings and pivot cylinders thoroughly.
Do not use
a citrus type solvent or
degreaser. WD-40 and Windex do an excellent job.
6. Lightly grease the insides and faces of the bushings.
7. Follow steps 1-4 in reverse for re-assembly. Use a generous amount of grease or Anti-Seize
(Finish Line Ti-Prep) on the 4mm allen bolts before re-assembly.
BUSHING REPLACEMENT:
To replace the pivot bushings and/or cartridge bearings, you will need the following additional tools:
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Plastic Mallet
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Blunt ended punch
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A vice, clamp or press with smooth jaws (not serrated) or a bearing kit installation tool
(available through Titus)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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If you do not have a wealth of experience with every aspect of bicycle maintenance and repair,
we suggest going to your local shop to have a qualified mechanic replace the
bushings/bearings. Bring these instructions with you.
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When removing the bushings, extreme care must be taken not to damage the surfaces which
the bushings press into. Take your time with this project. Chances are good that the bushings
will not come out easily.
