400ex Axle

[mar400ex]

What do you guys think is the best axle for a 400ex? What will hold up to everything thrown at it and won't bend or break?

[quadmx7]

not durablue. i presoanly think that RPM makes the strongest axle and i wish i could afford one. i know alot of pro freestylers use them and hold up good.

[mar400ex]

yea I've heard durablue sux too. What do you think about Axcalibar? It's the axle that Lonestar racing sells.

[JOEX]

I haven't tried Durablue but do have a LS Axcaliber. There have been reports of the sprocket hub developing rotational play, I think that's the right way to say it. Mine has it after one year of limited use.:(

[mar400ex]

hmmm so it sounds like that's not one to go with either. I think that the first one said sounds like a good one. Does anyone else know any good ones?

[hondarider2006]

Plenty of people have durablue around here and they are great. They hold up to a lot, and don't bend or break. Mine will be here tomorrow:p

[redroost85]

I too have a Durablue and it is holding up just fine...and I race mx too! I am not that good that justifys getting a $400 axle, but that's just me.:)

RPM is the best.

LS and Team Industries would be next


Then durablow.


The thing to look at is warranties on axles. RPM, LS and Team have a true lifetime warranty. Durablow will charge you around $40 to fix it the first time and then $175 every time after that.

The others replace axles for free like they say. I've bent a Durablow and went thru the hassle of getting it replaced so I speak with expereince not BS that i've read about or heard about.

[cals400ex]

Originally posted by JOEX
I haven't tried Durablue but do have a LS Axcaliber. There have been reports of the sprocket hub developing rotational play, I think that's the right way to say it. Mine has it after one year of limited use.:(

you should be able to get that LS fixed/replaced for free.

[IL400EX]

I run LoneStar - works great for me

[JOEX]

Originally posted by cals400ex
you should be able to get that LS fixed/replaced for free.
That would be great, but I belive the warrenty is only for bending and breaking.

Do you know any more about this?

[mar400ex]

the way I read it on their site was that it was only replaced if it was broken, not bent...I don't think you get a new one if it's bent.

[brazilian rider]

Can I adjust the size of this aftermarket axles like Lonestar and RPM? I saw 1.5 to 3.5 in their website

[JOEX]

I guess they knew about the sprocket hub.........

Read the last line...

[quadmx7]

durablue didnt charge me anything to replace my broken axle the first time but said if it happends again its $175. it was like 6 months old and broke in half at the axle nut. the next axle i buy will be an RPM axle.

[cals400ex]

yeah joe, i really don't know much more. i thought they would fix it, but maybe not. you could always give them a call and they might give you a deal or something. i am sure you could tell them your going to buy a rpm because they aren't working with you. :D who knows what they would tell you then.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by cals400ex
yeah joe, i really don't know much more. i thought they would fix it, but maybe not. you could always give them a call and they might give you a deal or something. i am sure you could tell them your going to buy a rpm because they aren't working with you. :D who knows what they would tell you then.
Unfortunately the warranty specifies the sprocket hub is covered :(

Edit... That should have said 'not covered'

[cals400ex]

Originally posted by JOEX
Unfortunately the warranty specifies the sprocket hub is covered :(


you mean not covered, right?

[sparky450AR]

Originally posted by cals400ex
you mean not covered, right?

Yes thats what he means......i hate it when companies do that bull****. I just put an axcaliber on my R. i cant wait to replace the hub. Anyone know how much they cost?