Hey guys. I was turning my handle bars and heard a clicking sound. It seemed like something was loose in the steering. When I started to push on the front wheels I noticed that there is some play in the a arm bushings. The top seem to have more play then the bottom. Is this normal or do they need to be replaced? The bike is a DS 650 Baja 2004. Its not that old so I cant see that the bushings would need replacing already. What do you experienced guys think? If they do need to be replaced do I have to get stock or do they make aftermarket bushing. Thanks, D

 

I have a 2004 ds650 baja x with a MILLION miles on it and have not had them go yet, one thing that did happen to them is the bolts came a tiny bit loose which made them appear like they needed replaced. The handlebar movement happend to me also and it was the steering stem bearing at the bottom...2 bucks at a bearing shop and it was good as new again.

 

Thanks for the reply. I will try to tighten them up later today. D