question~

[400exmom]

well~ after washing all the mud off my quad from my race yesterday i realized ive got some quad issues~

my rear barings were squealing all through the race yesterday and i knew they were bad~

now my rear tires have a wobble when i roll it and the left tire is rubbing on the nerf bar (nerf bar isnt bent i dont think) i dont notice a tweek in the axle~ but my chain is VERY loose and i tighten'd it before the race~

anyone tell me whats if they have a clue whats wrong? can bad barings cause extensive damage??:(

[JOEX]

Put the rear end un a stand of some sort, make sure it's very stable, run it in gear and look to see if something is bent.

If you let the bearings go too long the carrier will get toasted.

then the axle strips right?

[400exmom]

well after joe told me to put it on a stand and run it~ i went out to the garage to tighten the chain back up and half my carrier where i can adjust my chain is broken off and gone:( i rode over half the race with it broke i bet from all the noise its makin~ im drivin up to ottawa to grab a carrier from 1fastprototype and keeping my finger crossed i can fixed this dayum thing before my race this sunday~ thanks for the tip!

[JOEX]

Once you get the new carrier installed put it on the stand again to see if anything else is messed up. Just for peace of mind;) If the axle and/or rim is bent it probably wont hurt for the short term.

When you get the new carrier ask if it needs to be lubed internally, if it's aftermarket. Do not lube the outside, spray it and the swingarm cavity with WD-40 and slide it in.

[400exmom]

Originally posted by JOEX
Once you get the new carrier installed put it on the stand again to see if anything else is messed up. Just for peace of mind;) If the axle and/or rim is bent it probably wont hurt for the short term.

When you get the new carrier ask if it needs to be lubed internally, if it's aftermarket. Do not lube the outside, spray it and the swingarm cavity with WD-40 and slide it in. joe~ its his stock carrier he said its like brand new he took it off to put on an aftermarket one~ what about gasket replacing for this project do i need to get one? (the rubber o ring thingy) or are those usually already on the carrier?

[JOEX]

I don't think any of the aftermarket ones use the o-ring. If he has it use it but if not I wouldn't worry about it. Just remove the carrier and clean it periodically.

[400exmom]

i got it all apart and waiting on my part!!!:D only took me 3 hours and 2 bleeding knuckles:cool: thanks for your help!!

[LTandRaptorider]

Only 2 bleeding knuckles... that ain't bad. BTW... watch out for those sharp edges! :blah:

[dirtmomma]

Originally posted by 400exmom
i got it all apart and waiting on my part!!!:D only took me 3 hours and 2 bleeding knuckles:cool: thanks for your help!!

YOU GO SISTER :blah: :macho :macho

[400exmom]

Originally posted by dirtmomma
YOU GO SISTER :blah: :macho :macho theres a district race this weekend im desperate

it was actually pretty easy..well till i have to put it back together:o

thanks mama:cool:

[JOEX]

Originally posted by 400exmom
i got it all apart and waiting on my part!!!:D only took me 3 hours and 2 bleeding knuckles:cool: thanks for your help!!
Happy to help;)

Payment in the form of.jpg will be fine:o :devil: :p

[ILGNCC400EX]

maybe the guy that put together last time didint want the jam nut comming loose :eek: sorry:D

[jjthekj]

Gotta love mom.

[400exmom]

alright im puttin it back together and i got the c clamp on the outside lip of the carrier on the other side of the brake bracket~ put the sproket and caliber and hubs all back on and the c clamp popped off:mad: theres hardly a lip to clamp it on~ help please??

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by 400exmom
alright im puttin it back together and i got the c clamp on the outside lip of the carrier on the other side of the brake bracket~ put the sproket and caliber and hubs all back on and the c clamp popped off:mad: theres hardly a lip to clamp it on~ help please??

C-clamp? I'm not understanding what you're doing... :confused:

I don't need a c-clamp with my yamaha or suzuki!:blah:

[400exmom]

i got it smart *** i was having a panic moment...i had to take it all apart and push the carrier a lil further in the groove want sticking out for the c clamp to clip on~

took it for a spin in the neighbors empty lot~ i have a slight bend in my axle but she'll be good for a few more races~

thanks 1 fastprototype... yer my hero:D ...:cool:

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by 400exmom
i got it smart *** i was having a panic moment...i had to take it all apart and push the carrier a lil further in the groove want sticking out for the c clamp to clip on~

took it for a spin in the neighbors empty lot~ i have a slight bend in my axle but she'll be good for a few more races~

thanks 1 fastprototype... yer my hero:D ...:cool:

Me?? a smartazz??:confused: :p

Glad to hear you got it done.;) If you need anymore help, don't hesitate to ask!:D

[JOEX]

Originally posted by 400exmom
i got it smart *** i was having a panic moment...i had to take it all apart and push the carrier a lil further in the groove want sticking out for the c clamp to clip on~

took it for a spin in the neighbors empty lot~ i have a slight bend in my axle but she'll be good for a few more races~

thanks 1 fastprototype... yer my hero:D ...:cool:
That kind of aroused me:eek: :devil:

[LTandRaptorider]

Originally posted by JOEX
That kind of aroused me:eek: :devil:

:eek2:

And I thought I was bad!:p

[400exmom]

Originally posted by JOEX
That kind of aroused me:eek: :devil: well i could show you my fingernails and make it hide like a frieghtend turtle:o


i cant get the grease out...its givin me a complex:cuss:

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by 400exmom
well i could show you my fingernails and make it hide like a frieghtend turtle:o


LMAO hahahaha:D

dish soap and a toothbrush will get the grease from your fingernails. And a box of latex gloves will prevent it the next time. I have learned to keep my hands clean, even as a mechanic. My wife hates dirty fingers:devil:

[JOEX]

Originally posted by 400exmom
well i could show you my fingernails and make it hide like a frieghtend turtle

i cant get the grease out...its givin me a complex:cuss:
I'll clean them for you;)

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Woodsrider
LMAO hahahaha:D

dish soap and a toothbrush will get the grease from your fingernails. And a box of latex gloves will prevent it the next time. I have learned to keep my hands clean, even as a mechanic. My wife hates dirty fingers:devil:
Whipped?:eek:

[dirtmomma]

Who the hell is this "woodrider" person :huh :huh :huh :huh :huh













;) whats up w/ the name change I liked soggyrider it's VERY VERY fitting for our area.

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by JOEX
Whipped?:eek:

LOL I got tired of hearing, "You aint touching me with those nasty hands!" So I learned to get them clean before bed time:devil:

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by dirtmomma
Who the hell is this "woodrider" person :huh :huh :huh :huh :huh

;) whats up w/ the name change I liked soggyrider it's VERY VERY fitting for our area.


Just something different. ;) Long story.......

[jjthekj]

Think JOEX should change his name to TURTLEX? :eek:

400exmom, that was the best laugh I ever got from ex riders. Glad you figured out where to find some more room for your c - clip. lol. Now you'll know exactly what you're doing when it comes time to swap it out for a new one.
Best of luck at the races!
Now please go wash your hands.

You too TURTLEX!