Howdy. My name is Eric, and I'm new here. My family and I have decided to do a bit more riding this year, so I decided to get myself a bike. Found a fair deal on a machine, but it is not without a small problem. Perhaps you can help. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

I am the new owner of an '01 DS. The machine is clean, but has taken a hard hit on right front. Looks like a tree jumped in front of it. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img] Arms have been stressed, but worse yet is the spindle. It is severely bent, and must be replaced. Any suggestions for a source for spindles, OEM or aftermarket? Arms are probably on the list soon, also.

Looks like a lot of good info available here. I'll try to get caught up. We've been motorsports oriented for a long time, but the ATV scene is still new to us. Your assistance is appreciated. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I've got stock upper arms from my '01 DS if you need them.

 

keep an eye on ebay. there might be something in there for you[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Doubled, oops!

 

Thanks, guys.

Update. Upon closer inspection, and time spent with the dial indicator, the problem is merely brake rotor, and caliper/bracket. Spindle is straight. Price tag has decreased. Frame seems straight, and arms, though stressed, show no cracks. Magnafluxing would probably tell more than I want to know, however[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

Place a few calls tomorrow, or??

Brake parts ideas? Two fairly local dealers. Any good on-line/mail-order sources?

Question list grows, I'll be back[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/

 

Thanks, we're a RMC customer. The caliper and bracket are a dealer only item, at this point, and as far as I can tell. Got that fixed already. Vice, hammer, and machinist's table, and it's back to OEM spec. Now to go to work on the rotor. You can do a lot with a dial indicator, and a dead blow. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]