suspension rebuild

[Bob Brown]

Just pulled out the suspension from my 2001 SXR500 and found some broken welds on the w arm. I will have these rewelded and ad a support gusset. The cross shafts are badly worn and the bushing are shot. Anyone know of a company that supplies a bushing rebuild kit? Also need a source for a new w arm cross shaft.

Thanks for the help.

 

[BETHEVIPER]

just use yamaha for the destroyed bushings and shim all the ones that are intact.
read the threads below to make it better.

 

[Bob Brown]

Thanks, would you still change the front cross shaft on the w arm? It's really worn on one side or should I just shim it?

Thanks for all your help.
Bob

 

[bluemonster1]

them shafts can't be very expensive.If it is worn down to much,then replace already.

 

[daman]

yep if it's worn replace it,,,thats what happens when people don't grease..

 

[death grip4]

bushings

pioneer powersports(the shock rebuilders) sells complete bushing kits. think i spent 60.00 for a whole bag(all yamaha)the shafts i had made. there about 30.00 at dealer good luck,pete

 

[BETHEVIPER]

front shaft replace if it worn oblong, if it is just cut in a little, just shim it.

i have rebuilt a dozen or so skids and have never needed all the bushings. all 6 warm bushings usually, that is it, sometimes the upper rear sissor bushings because of the thrust side being wore out.

dont waste your money on all new bushings.

 

[Bob Brown]

Thank you all. I will replace the front shaft because it is oblong on one side. And replace / shim bushing as necessary as recommended by the Beth Viper.

 

[BETHEVIPER]

be the viper as in, be the ball

 

[snomofo]

See, I'm not the only one!

Hope your Holidays were good Scott.