PIVOT WORKS Swingarm Bearing Kit for KTM EXC, MXC, SX 125, 200, 250, 300, 380 1998-2003

The PIVOT WORKS PWSAKT01321 swingarm bearing kit is designed for KTM EXC 125, EXC 200, EXC 250, EXC 300, EXC 380, MXC 200, MXC 250, MXC 300, MXC 380, SX 125, SX 200, SX 250, SX 300, SX 380 from 1998 to 2003. The needle bearings and bushings of the swingarm work every time the suspension compresses, in the middle of water and mud. Worn or seized, they make the suspension harsh and vague and end up wearing the bolts. This kit brings together the bearings, seals and bushings needed for the rebuild.

Specifications

• Brand: PIVOT WORKS
• Manufacturer part number: PWSAKT01321

When to replace it?

• Play when you lift the rear wheel, bike on a stand.
• Suspension that creaks, sticks or reacts less well over small bumps.
• Rusty needles, torn seals or marked bushings on teardown.

Your bike's service manual gives the exact interval. As a Cross-Mania guideline: strip, clean and grease every 20 to 30 hours of racing or after very muddy rides, once a season for leisure riding; replace as soon as play or a tight spot appears.

Fitting tips

1. Note the position of each part as you strip it, side by side.
2. Press the needle bearings out, or use a suitable puller, without making the bores oval.
3. Press the new bearings in squarely, to the same depth as the old ones.
4. Pack bearings, bushings and seal lips with grease before reassembly.
5. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's torque and check that the suspension moves freely, without play.

Why PIVOT WORKS?

Pivot Works specialises in chassis rebuild kits for off-road bikes and quads: bearings, seals, bushings and spacers grouped by model. The brand claims original-equipment quality, durability and fit, and since 2012 has offered a lifetime replacement of its kits in case of failure (once per kit).

Spare parts and items to plan

• Grease : MOTUL 400 g

Frequently asked questions

Are the bolts supplied?
The kit contains the model's bearings, seals and wear bushings; the bolts and hardware stay original if they are not marked. Compare with the photo if in doubt.

Which grease should I use?
A thick, water-resistant grease, applied generously: it protects the needles from mud.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
KTM EXC 125 2003
KTM EXC 125 2002
KTM EXC 125 2001
KTM EXC 125 2000
KTM EXC 125 1999
KTM EXC 125 1998
KTM EXC 200 2003
KTM EXC 200 2002
KTM EXC 200 2001
KTM EXC 200 2000
KTM EXC 200 1999
KTM EXC 200 1998
KTM EXC 250 2003
KTM EXC 250 2002
KTM EXC 250 2001
KTM EXC 250 2000
KTM EXC 250 1999
KTM EXC 250 1998
KTM EXC 300 2003
KTM EXC 300 2002
KTM EXC 300 2001
KTM EXC 300 2000
KTM EXC 300 1999
KTM EXC 300 1998
KTM EXC 380 2003
KTM EXC 380 2002
KTM EXC 380 2001
KTM EXC 380 2000
KTM EXC 380 1999
KTM EXC 380 1998
KTM MXC 200 2003
KTM MXC 200 2002
KTM MXC 200 2001
KTM MXC 200 2000
KTM MXC 200 1999
KTM MXC 200 1998
KTM MXC 250 2003
KTM MXC 250 2002
KTM MXC 250 2001
KTM MXC 250 2000
KTM MXC 250 1999
KTM MXC 250 1998
KTM MXC 300 2003
KTM MXC 300 2002
KTM MXC 300 2001
KTM MXC 300 2000
KTM MXC 300 1999
KTM MXC 300 1998
KTM MXC 380 2003
KTM MXC 380 2002
KTM MXC 380 2001
KTM MXC 380 2000
KTM MXC 380 1999
KTM MXC 380 1998
KTM SX 125 2003
KTM SX 125 2002
KTM SX 125 2001
KTM SX 125 2000
KTM SX 125 1999
KTM SX 125 1998
KTM SX 200 2003
KTM SX 200 2002
KTM SX 200 2001
KTM SX 200 2000
KTM SX 200 1999
KTM SX 200 1998
KTM SX 250 2003
KTM SX 250 2002
KTM SX 250 2001
KTM SX 250 2000
KTM SX 250 1999
KTM SX 250 1998
KTM SX 300 2003
KTM SX 300 2002
KTM SX 300 2001
KTM SX 300 2000
KTM SX 300 1999
KTM SX 300 1998
KTM SX 380 2003
KTM SX 380 2002
KTM SX 380 2001
KTM SX 380 2000
KTM SX 380 1999
KTM SX 380 1998