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gncc025
08-10-2005, 05:43 PM
i was in one of my fields today jumping a jump i made (60 ft long 5,6 ft high) and bam broke the shock off the a arm.i'v done this once before on a 300ex i had jumping off a 5ft ledge except the shock broke off the mount on the top.any suggestions what to do? try to weld it or replace the a-arm
gncc025
08-10-2005, 05:58 PM
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JRDrider22
08-10-2005, 06:02 PM
i woudlnt try to weld it back. once its cracked it has stress on it still. get a new a-arm
theTman
08-10-2005, 06:20 PM
happened with my 400ex
toyota200x
08-10-2005, 06:38 PM
OEM a-arms are not that much money I don't think. Go look on ebay too.
400exstud
08-10-2005, 09:47 PM
Solution: stop jumping that far with a 300ex stock suspension. jk:p
Pvt. Maggot
08-10-2005, 10:30 PM
thats a 400ex look at the spindle and shock..
gncc025
08-10-2005, 10:37 PM
thats a 400ex i done that on, i guess i should have posted that.the 300ex i had 2 years ago.its a pretty rough landing if you don't land the right way.
Trevor
08-11-2005, 06:00 AM
I would try welding it if that dosen't work than replace it.
TC426EX
08-11-2005, 06:36 AM
Attempting to weld that stock arm would be a waste of your time. Would you really feel confident launching your bike with a repaired STOCK a arm? Not worth the effort when you can get arms dirt cheap on ebay. Ive seen a whole front end kit with tie rods + all 4 arms go for 65 bucks before. If I was you I would start saving for a new front end w/ at least some works shocks if youre jumping 60 feet now
gncc025
08-11-2005, 11:04 AM
i have a 3 year warranty on it and i'm in my 3rd year now.i'm thinking since its a weld that broke then maybe they will replace it, and yes i do need some suspension pretty bad but i am going to try and get a new or used 450r or yfz here soon.
Jingle #11
08-11-2005, 11:12 AM
is that the bottom left?
i have one i beleive from when i took mine off for +2 arms if ur intrested.
gncc025
08-11-2005, 03:06 PM
yeah thats the bottom left.

i will probably pm you if i cant get the warranty to cover it or get someone to weld it.
PimpC
08-11-2005, 03:56 PM
I've got a set for sale make an offer.
MadMax27
08-11-2005, 04:16 PM
I could weld that back up in 10 minutes, but once the metal stresses like that, a weld will only compound the likelyhood of another fracture. Also try
www.servicehonda.com They it all, not sure bout their A-Arm prices, but when all else fails....
gncc025
08-12-2005, 09:35 PM
its a little suprising but my warranty is going to cover it:eek2: