I was riding in the snow on my 300ex and I came to a turn between two trees and my right tire caught one of the trees pretty good. Not enough to stop me but it was pretty hard. I wasn't going that fast. I was lugging it in second gear when it hit. I rode it on the road to see if I could feel a bend and I don't think it did bend but when i look at it it seams a little bent. It was about 22*F. out. So what do you guys think would the stock axle bend with a hit like that? Any HELP would be greatly apreciated.

strings

 

probably not if it isnt riding funny or making any bad grinding noises i wouldnt wory about it. ive ripped trees like that more times then i can remember

 

Thanks, I'm going to keep an eye on it and hope for the best!
Strings

 

Put the rear up on a crate or something, and turn the wheels and see if anything is wobbling. Could have bent a rim, a hub, the axle, or nothing at all....

 

Thanks for the reply I will try it when I get home. I got my fingers crossed!
strings

 

if you don't feel like it then it probably isn't

 

My experience is with a utility quad but my daughters rear axle was bent pretty bad and you could not feel it while riding unless you were on pavement. You should be able to look down at a rear wheel while moving and spot it right away. If it is wobbling on one side, switch rear wheels from side to side and look again. If the wobble moves it should be the rim, If the wobble stays on the same side, it would probably be the axle.

 

I can't feel it on pavement but the wheel has a very slight wobble. I'll switch them tommorow and see what happens.
Strings