a-arms??? What are these?

[ChadEXer]

What are those little silver things screwed into the a-arms. i got these with my housers and i was wondering what they are for?? These are not my arms,,I found this pic

It's called a grease zerk. you hook a grease gun to it and pump new grease into the a arm bushings.

[ChadEXer]

Nevermind. I just called Terry and found out what they are. I was making sure i didnt have to notch my frame like that because im fixin to go get some powder put on it!!! You dont with the Housers because there on the bottom!!
Thanks

[Dave400ex]

Chad, Are you that Stupid? LOL. They are Grease Zerks. I know, Honda didn`t put any on the Stock A-Arms. Let us know when you get it all Powdercoated.

[DVS_Freestyler]

wow that is the saddest thing iv ever heard. its just common sense man. :huh

[ChadEXer]

Hey man easy there!! I told you Im stupid:D

[mrusk]

Chad i got a ques.

You just drag race and play ride right? Than why are you getting all these sponsers? what gives?

matt

[ChadEXer]

I drag race a lot. There are hundreds of people that come to the drag races. One of my sponsors told me that they dont only like to sponsor riders at the national level. They also like to reach the riders on a local level.

[ChadEXer]

Its all about the resume you make and the attitude you have also. one of my sponsors said my resume was the best resume they have ever read and they get hundreds every year!!!

[Dave400ex]

Chad, I thought you were Joking when you said you were Stupid. I guess Not. LOL.

Well you need to Send me your Resume so I know how to make a Good one.

[Foxrage]

Ya can i get a copy but it sounds like your good at writing but dont know much about atvs maybe you should write a book CALLED ATVS FOR DUMMIES and then when everyone buys it you can have a ton of setup quads. J/k:D

[Dave400ex]

Quads for Dummies. LOL. There you go Chad. J/K. I would Buy one.

[ChadEXer]

See im not dumb about everything:D Cant give my secrets away you know:D Im getting one of those grease zerks tapped into my axle carrier. It will only cost me $5. i was going to get an aftermarket one but I dont really need one! Ill just grease the stocker up real good!!

Originally posted by ChadEXer
Ill just grease the stocker up real good!!

That should work for a while but keep some cash on the side for a new one,,cuz the torque and power that 505 is gonna put out will probaly toast the stocker within time,,there just not as good as aftermarket,,with better bearings. I'm not tellin ya to go get one or the stocker won't work,,but I've known a few guys that did motor work and within months there stocker carriers were trashed,,I'm thinkin my ole ladies gonna get me one for my B-day..:D

[Dave400ex]

Chad, That should make the Carrier last a little Longer, but Rico is right, you will have to get a New Carrier before Long. Durablue is your Sponsor so the Carrier shouldn`t Cost that much.

[trx400ex]

but durablues carriers are alot more than anything else

[ChadEXer]

After my sponsorship I think my cost is like $185 on a Dura Blue. i cant remember. If i have problems with it Ill definately get me a new one!!

[Dave400ex]

$185 is Cheaper then Everybody else. I would get that. My Brother needs to get one for his 250r.

[Foxrage]

I think thats one thing that should be replsed on 250r cause they are old and the clutch baskets.

[killerkx327]

hey CHADEXer i would really like to see apic of your machine sometime.i'm thinking of picking up a 400ex to next to my tecate and i'm looking for some good ideas.is that tc motor been pretty reliable so far.sounds nasty.

[Dave400ex]

NACS, My Brother has a Complete Hinson Clutch Setup, but he does not have a New Carrier. I think the Swingarm, Carrier, Frame, and Radiator are the only Expensive Parts left that are Stock. He should have a New Swingarm, Front Shocks, and a Rear Rebuild before the End of the Year. He might even have a Arens Frame.

Chad`s 505 is not Done yet. His Motor is still at TC getting it Done.

[400exRacerX]

Chad, I would check your a arm bushings since you ran them for awhile without grease. They might be worn.

[Dave400ex]

I don`t think Chad rode with the A-Arms on. He just got the A-Arms. They are Brand New Housers. He will need to Grease them though.

[Foxrage]

They are not even powder coated so i wouldnt ride with them.

[Dave400ex]

Chad can`t Ride with them. TC has his Motor. I think he just put them on to see what they look like.

[trx400ex]

i got my lonestar dual row carrier with a grease zerk for 135$

[Dave400ex]

How did you get it for so Cheap?

[ChadEXer]

That is cheap. I havent put the housers on or anything. They are at the shop getting powdercoating. I will have pics of it as I put it back together in the TC 505 post in the open forum!
Here are the unfinshed housers before i took them to the powdercoating shop
I should get my other tie rod soon, I only had 1 when i got them but Terry took care of me. Terry is awesome

Originally posted by ChadEXer

I should get my other tie rod soon, I only had 1 when i got them but Terry took care of me.

A good quad rider should only need 1 tie-rod...:D :D

heck you ain't gonna need no steering components anyway,,with that 505 kit,,,you'll be riding wheelies the whole time..:eek:

[Dave400ex]

Yeah with the 505 the Front End won`t ever be on the Ground to be able to Steer.

you can get new carriers sheap as **** on ebay. they always go under like 150

[Foxrage]

Ya with all the power your front end wont touch the ground. I wish they made atvs come stock with motoers like that.:devil

[Dave400ex]

LRD, What Brand are they though?

Yeah all Quads should have around 45 Horsepower Stock.

[ChadEXer]

Im gettin me some 19inch holeshots for the front. maybe that will help keep the front down a little anyway!!! i like the low profile look too!!

[Dave400ex]

What are you getting for the Rear?

[ChadEXer]

Ive got brand new Trail Claws on ITPS that i just bough before i tore it down!!

[Dave400ex]

Are you going to Run those Tires all the Time? Don`t you have some Drag Racing Tires?

[mrusk]

Chad i doubt those tires will be much good for drag racing why dont you have one of you SPONSERS send you some.

matt

[Dave400ex]

Why does Everybody make such a Big Deal about Chad having Sponsors?

[MadcapEX]

Not to kiss Chads butt, but it is possible to get companies to sponsor just about anything if you can convince them it is for a good cause. A guy I know has about 20 sponsors on his fishing boat.He fishes a couple local tournaments a year which he never wins because he is an idiot and cant fish,but he agreed to give half the winnings to charity and local businesses ate it up. He gets discounts on everything and most things free. Goes back to the old saying...'iF YOU CANT DAZZLE EM WITH KNOWLEDGE,BAFFLE EM WITH BULLSH#$!!

[Dave400ex]

I agree. If you tell them all the Good things you are going to do then they will Sponsor you.

[RideRed04]

Dont worry, with a 505, those trail claws will be drag slicks in one quick blip of the throttle!

[Dave400ex]

The 505 would be a Great TT Quad too.

[ChadEXer]

I agree with MadCap too!!! A few people have been giving me a hard time about me having sponsors. i think maybe ive given them the wrong idea by talking about them. I guess they think I am bragging about them. I am just so exited that a local racer can get sponsors too and didnt have nobody to share it with so I shared it with you guys! Sorry if i mislead a few of you.
I am looking for some better tires for dragging but havent decided on any yet. I was thinking Pro Wedges!

[Dave400ex]

Well Chad I could see how you would be Happy. I wish I had Sponsors. Who cares if you Race or Not. They are there to get Good Prices on Parts and give Good Advice.

[ChadEXer]

Just make a good resume and let them know what you will do to support their products
go to www.warpdriveperformance.com and you can see my latest sponsor!!! A heatseeker for free!!! looks pretty coll. i will prolly need it with that big ole motor!!!

[Dave400ex]

Man, Where do you Find these Places?

[ChadEXer]

I forgot how I found it!!!! What do you think about it??? I will let you know when I get things together how it works!!

[Dave400ex]

It looks Good. I have never heard of that Company though.

[ChadEXer]

At least i will know how hot my bike will be running now!!

[Dave400ex]

I think that is a Good Product. Let us know how you like it.

[ChadEXer]

Maybe i will do a review or something of it on here!

[Dave400ex]

You should. Not many Guys have heard of that Thing.

[ChadEXer]

I ordered me one of those Rad dual bearing carriers. My stock bearings were gone in my carrier so i took it to a guy to and just wanted him to put a grease zerk in it. Well when i called to come pick it up he done replaced the bearings, seals, and put the zerk in it and was going to charge me like $112 to do all that. I got this brand new one from Terry with dual beearings for $150 in my door. Lighter and stronger with a warranty and better bearings. I guess that guy has him a stock bearing carrier now. I hate to do that but he shouldnt have done all that stuff to it without my consent!!! i also ordered a white TM Designworks chain slider from Terry.

[Dave400ex]

Man you have all Kinds of Stuff. How much Longer until the Powdercoating is Done?

[ChadEXer]

Well i go tommorrow to see if i like the colors. Hopefully it wont be too long after that. I will take a pic of my alum airbox and gussets while Im over there. i will see if i can get a pic of the "sample" colors too!
This is if I can get away tommorrow. if work is anything like it was today i may not be able to go but I hope so!