When I was loading my dad's Grizzly 450 on the trailer, I noticed when I went to straighten the handlebars I heard a slight clunk. Upon further investigation, all 4 tie rod ends have a small amount of play in them. I find it hard to believe that all 4 of them have worn equally at the same rate. Has anyone else noticed this? Also the quad is completely stock.

 

Hmm.. I will look at mine this tomorrow night and let you know.. last time out they felt fine...

 

Yamaha's are known for tie rod issues. That's the # 1 thing that breaks on the trail. Just carry spares.

 

Do they make greasable ones? Or Heavy duty ones?

 

Bike Bandit, Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories ? BikeBandit.com , doesn't list any. Neither does Ebay. I think they are 'throwaway' parts. Like I said, carry spares.

 

i have 08 450 griz, bent 3 tie-rods. so i made them super strong. took 3 peaces of 1/2x1/4 flat bar an welded into a triangle. wont bend anymore. well this weekend inner tie-rod broke apart. end pulled off of ball @ steering shaft. fix one thing break another ! ordering some EPI ends.

 

..Your not alone..King Quad suzuki 700 the same thing..1250 miles all stock..needs all ball joints and tie rods..never abused..sheezzz !!

Dennis Kirk or shade tree has ball joints and rods at half the price of oem dealers..