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Old 05-04-2003, 10:54 PM
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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
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 07:45 AM
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cmon, nobody knows? i know this may sound really stupid or something to people but i honestly didnt think these things would do it. Can i please have some other opinions.
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 08:00 AM
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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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Old 05-05-2003, 08:20 AM
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thanks for the imput. Does everyone else agree with 250sx? or do some thing my axle is screwed after only a month?
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:42 PM
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Default 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?
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 02:44 PM
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cmon, some advice would be really helpful....please?
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 06:39 PM
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Default 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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Old 05-05-2003, 06:47 PM
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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.
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 06:53 PM
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Default 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?
My girlfriends warrior needs an axle badly, it's bent to high hell, as well are some of the splines are screwed up.... How much are you asking for it ?? Thanks....
 
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Old 05-05-2003, 11:02 PM
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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
so will my 02 raptor axle fit my 97 banshee?
 


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