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wrobben
07-08-2007, 08:50 PM
i was thinkin couldnt u convert the 400 stock a-arms to be greaseable, just drill and tap em and install a grease zerk, would that work or what????
400exrider707
07-09-2007, 05:32 AM
Originally posted by wrobben
i was thinkin couldnt u convert the 400 stock a-arms to be greaseable, just drill and tap em and install a grease zerk, would that work or what????


What is the purpose? They are a sealed unit to keep dirt out. Honda designed them this way for a reason.
wrobben
07-10-2007, 12:08 AM
well one day they will get worn out and was thinking i would just do that and get rid of the annoying squeeking sound its just a thought nobody go postal on me
400exrider707
07-10-2007, 06:29 AM
Originally posted by wrobben
well one day they will get worn out and was thinking i would just do that and get rid of the annoying squeeking sound its just a thought nobody go postal on me

Not going postal, just asked a simple question its all good. When they wear out you should replace them, not grease them to get rid of the noise. You'd be surprised how long they'll last.
wrobben
07-10-2007, 11:08 AM
is there any way to wear them out faster so i have an excuse to buy some extended A-arms then lol
400exrider707
07-10-2007, 11:25 AM
Originally posted by wrobben
is there any way to wear them out faster so i have an excuse to buy some extended A-arms then lol


Hit a tree....:o
wrobben
07-10-2007, 12:03 PM
lol something with a little less impact
TBD
07-10-2007, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by wrobben
i was thinkin couldnt u convert the 400 stock a-arms to be greaseable, just drill and tap em and install a grease zerk, would that work or what????

No you can't. Honda uses a similar bearing to a spherical bearing. A grease zirt won't help and because of the bearing design you would have to put the zirt at the very edge of the pivot and quite honestly there is no room to do that.