Hi All,

I just notice that my son's rear fender's are not equal distance from the edge of the rear tires. I have about 1.5" shift to the left if you're looking at it from the back (i.e. the fender cover more of the tire on the left). I also notice that the shock leans to the left as well.

This doesn't seem normal - i would think it was be equal on both sides of the tire. Is the frame outta alignment/bent? If so, how do i go about fixing it?

Thanks.

 

I would start by taking the plastics off and looking around at the locations the plastic bolts to the metal frame......also on these quads the engine/trans is a stressed member of the frame, I would check there for any cracks or damage.

 

Thye frames break::
1) under the machine where the 3 rails come together.
2) on the down tubes by the air box/carb area.

it's prolly the bushings wore out on the front of the motor (pivot point).
The grab bar will go side to side, correct?

 

Yes - it does go side to side and the bolt and nut were loose at that pivot point. I tighted them up and the side to side went away but didn't take the lean completely out.

I've been itching/meaning to take the quad apart down to the frame so i can paint it. Maybe this is the best time to do so and go through. What other areas should i check?

 

Checking all the bushings should do it.

 

Will do.

I have a another question if you don't mind. How can you tell if you have a worn rear shock? Should it spring back up quickly or slow? should it be stiff or soft?

Thanks!!

 

They are sorta stiff and they bounce right back up (all 2" of it) LOL

 

Then it must still be good because it's stiff and my son complains that his rear end hurts after a few jumps. I told him i'd get him a pillow for his ****!!!

 

OK.....today i took the quad down to the frame and plan to sand blast everything and paint tomorrow (my son picked red - I think it's gonna look cool).

Anyway, how much play should the bushing have at the engine pivot point? should it be tight fit on the bolt? I have the manual but it didn't say (or i couldn't find it) what to look for or tell when to replace the bushing. Also, is it wrong to add a little grease to the bushing and bolt when reassemblying?

Thanks.

 

The rubber is what wears out on the bushings.
You can add grease altho it don't do much.