crackling carrier

[fasterz]

when i roll my quad a crackling noise comes out of the rear end, i think its coming from the carrier, but im not 100%, ive never replaced the carrier bearings, could it be them? are they able to be replaced in a z400? thanks

[CEET400ex]

yea its probably the carrier bearings....replace them now and save yourself a $200 carrier You can find bearing kits on ebay for like $20.Its not very hard i just replaced mine in my 400. ;)

[batgeek]

yes :D

stock part # 09263-22017

like $20 each, thats for the bearings dude :)

[fasterz]

how many do i need

[brian-250]

Originally posted by fasterz
how many do i need


as many as you pull out:blah:

[2001400ex]

How often should they be replaced?

[batgeek]

fasterz,

there is one for each side. so depends on how many are messed up.

2001400ex,

i check mine once a season if they aren't making funny noises and stuff. look for uneven wear, missing bearings, bearing housing blemishes, etc...

:D

[2001400ex]

TY batgeek, once I hear noises I will check...I don't think I'm going to ever buy a used quad again...I have to worry about too many things while owning a used quad...I think if I have the money next winter, my 400 is going to be completely ripped apart, rebuilt from head to toe, and get some plastic surgery...aah I am drooling just thinking about what she'll look like...:p

[batgeek]

thats the best part of owning any motorized vehicle. modding and working on it!

and riding it of course :D

i highly recommend checking it once in a while...a little preventive maintenence never hurt anyone :cool:

[400exrider555]

when i roll my quad
does this mean u roll it alot?

[Nausty]

yup, if you think they might need changed change em'. I thought it was kinda a pain on my dads quad but if we would of done it sooner to my quad I wouldn't of had messed up a carrier.

[redrider69]

it will be 2 bearings and make sure u get the dust seals to its not that hard just a lil time consuming

Originally posted by redrider69
it will be 2 bearings and make sure u get the dust seals to its not that hard just a lil time consuming we would be the ones to know wouldnt we? :blah:

[TheFontMaster]

Deffinatley sounds likr the berings. Replace them both and dont ride it untill you do. Since they sound that bab it probably shouldn't have been ridden as long as it has. When i did that to my berrings they had to cut them out with a torch. Lucilly i didn't kill the carrier.:D