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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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ever since i was little i knew how to get my quad on the two side wheels and stay up on the side wheels and go straight. Now that i have a new expensive quad, i am just wondering if this stunt if bad for my rappy. Im thinkin the bearings or A arms. Thanks...i only did it twice so far on purpose. Half the times it just comes up on hard turns.

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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I do them but have always wondered if they cause any damage.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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I do it also and so do my friends, I don't think it hurts anything. These things are made tough! I've never heard of anyone breaking parts doing that either.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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but when u think about it, it seems like it would. The wheels are not pushing the a arms up like normal. They are pushing one side of the wheel in so the a arms are getting strain in and outward/inward motion instead of up and down.

Any of you real knowledgable guys want to add on this subject> thanks
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Hello,
Well it is not that bad on them, but if you do regular maintence on your machine you could fix any problem that can come up by doing preventive maintence.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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ive seen where it has messed up wheel spacers and my cusin said hes seen where its broken a new tire seal.

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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ok so i guess i should try not to do em
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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I wouldn't worry about having fun on your raptor like that....I just wouldn't hit anything.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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yeah? ok i guess so. It just seems so stressful because technically the tire is pushing sideways but W/E. Ill keep doing it unless anyone thinks i shouldnt.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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come to think of it, i think the rear axle broke on a BADGER and it was probably from donig that
 
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