bent axle already?
May 4, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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bent axle already?
i just took a look at my left side wheel while i was riding and it has a slight dance to it. Ive only done jumps that got it in the air 4 feet. A few time i landed a little crooked and on one of the rear wheels first but would that have done it? a little kid on a yamaha 80 dirtbike lost control and hit that wheel at maybe 7mph. Would that bend it? im honestly curious.
One more question...are spray lubricants bad to get on rubber parts such as the little rubber seals and gaskets on pivot point like near a arms and shift links and hoses? thanks for the help. warrior
One more question...are spray lubricants bad to get on rubber parts such as the little rubber seals and gaskets on pivot point like near a arms and shift links and hoses? thanks for the help. warrior
May 5, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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bent axle already?
I really doubt u bent the axle that easy. I have a raptor axle on my shee, and I got about 25 foot of air to flat (in the dunes) last time I rode, and it bent my .190 ITP's rather than bending the axle. So IMO the wheel is slightly bent.
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May 5, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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bent axle already?
cmon, nobody else has something to say. Id really like to know. Is there any test i can do to see if its the wheel or the axle? thanks
and can anyone inform me about lubricants and rubber seals and hoses?
and can anyone inform me about lubricants and rubber seals and hoses?
May 5, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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bent axle already?
Comparing my stock axle with my Lone Star aftermarket axle, the stocker looks a little puny. In fact, I remember a BIG buddy of mine bending his stock axle after only one month. And he never jumps. If I still have my stocker, I could sell it to you. Should I check?
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May 5, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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bent axle already?
It should be easy to check: Jack up the rear, start it up, put it in gear, and see if the axle is true. Slide something up against the axle for a visual comparison. If not, check the edge of the wheel for trueness.
May 5, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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bent axle already?
Originally posted by: dooboarder
Comparing my stock axle with my Lone Star aftermarket axle, the stocker looks a little puny. In fact, I remember a BIG buddy of mine bending his stock axle after only one month. And he never jumps. If I still have my stocker, I could sell it to you. Should I check?
Comparing my stock axle with my Lone Star aftermarket axle, the stocker looks a little puny. In fact, I remember a BIG buddy of mine bending his stock axle after only one month. And he never jumps. If I still have my stocker, I could sell it to you. Should I check?
May 5, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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bent axle already?
Originally posted by: 87Banshee250sx
I really doubt u bent the axle that easy. I have a raptor axle on my shee, and I got about 25 foot of air to flat (in the dunes) last time I rode, and it bent my .190 ITP's rather than bending the axle. So IMO the wheel is slightly bent.
-nick
I really doubt u bent the axle that easy. I have a raptor axle on my shee, and I got about 25 foot of air to flat (in the dunes) last time I rode, and it bent my .190 ITP's rather than bending the axle. So IMO the wheel is slightly bent.
-nick