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11-17-2001, 04:25 PM
Ok guys need your help 2002 400ex just bent my front left tie rod. hit a small tree branch and it bent up like nothing. Oh I also went over the handle bars.

Can anyone tell me where I can get new and stonger aftermarket tie bars and web link. At least that is what I think you would call the long arm going t o the wheel.

Need a new tie bar asap. I am in harrisburg pa at this time. Was going to ride at Tower City on Sun.

Do you think they would cover this under warranty????

thanks
Steve
stevenjeff@ameritech.net

Tommy 17
11-17-2001, 04:49 PM
i remember seeing them somewhere but they are like 70$ for 2 a stock ones like $5 for 1.

kc 300EX
11-17-2001, 07:12 PM
I just had the same excact problem on my 300EX, its just bent in a little bit of a U, it hasnt messed up the steering i dont think, but now the boldt on the bottom of the tie rod end hits my a-arm..............do u think I could simply un bend the tie rod?? or should I not even bother trying?

11-17-2001, 11:37 PM
Try calling nacs for stronger tie rods, and no don't try bending
your tie rod back straight, all that will do is weaken it and
get your hurt. A new 300ex tie rod is around $20, it's worth it.

kc 300EX
11-18-2001, 11:06 AM
alrite thanx Livin4Real, I was just wondering, Ill take the advice and buy a new one

Atomic83
11-18-2001, 04:44 PM
Got mine from Marcums ATV. He got it to me in 2 days for like $12.
I took the old one off and straightened it out. If i ever bend another one i will use it as a spare. It will be a little weaker, but it will get you by.

11-18-2001, 06:07 PM
Hey Atomic do you always ride without a helmet?:(

Atomic83
11-18-2001, 06:15 PM
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