yankeeslover
New member
this is my last question, promise...on my new 2000 sx700r, I know all i do is 95% trail riding, i usually stay away from big jumps, unless i hit a bumpy trail, but, im sure my w-arm will be ok as long as i dont beat it, but if it were to eventually crack, I know nothing about suspensions nor removing them.. I do know someone who owns a welding business. How hard is it to remove the w-arm if it were to crack so that i can take it to him if it were to happen? does the whole suspension have to come out? or can the arm be removed and added with the suspension still intact? once again, i am not very handy, and have no idea how to remove this stuff..thanks again, and hopefully this is my last w-arm question because hopefully its not beat enough to crack... 
it would be easier and more effecient to drop the entire skid. dont worry about not knowing how. if the issue should arrise, there is enough know-how and technical support right here at TY to guide you through the simple process of skid removal.
yankeeslover
New member
simple process?
u said its simple? i figured skid removal is one tough job.. Maybe im wrong.. LOL
u said its simple? i figured skid removal is one tough job.. Maybe im wrong.. LOL
Six bolts and it's out.
Ryan B said:
Well, it doesn't just fall out but Ryan is correct that it isn't a tough job at all. I little sweat and muscle and perhaps an extra hand you could have it out in 20 minutes.
If it's never been serviced I'd suggest pulling it regardless of what kind of riding it's seen. Aside from the W arm issues, you'd be surprised how screwed up all the pivot point bushings are.
Once the skid is out you'll see what's involved with removing the W arm.
You may even find someone on this forum that lives close and can offer a hand. Of course the other hand should be filled with an adult beverage just to keep the job flowing.
Ok - you have to loosen the rear axle nut, then back off the adjusters, then pull the six bolts. I like to lay it on it's side for suspension removal as it pretty much will just lift in and out. Some guys like to do it the other way, but that's a whole different subject.
yankeeslover
New member
my local shop
i might just bring it to the local shop by me here...$125.00 he is gonna pull the carbs, synch them, clean them... clean clutches... clean and grease skid..check all the skid over...do the chain case, allign the track and the skis..... he has a very great rep around here. and for that price i know everything is done and done right... i might even have him drain and fill the coolant for $30.00 as my coolant looks like its mixed with two differnent kinds... and no idea how old it is... it will be done right, and still much cheap then a dealer... all my buddys have there stuff worked here.......if i need to fix the w-arm, i will do that myself with this boards help
i might just bring it to the local shop by me here...$125.00 he is gonna pull the carbs, synch them, clean them... clean clutches... clean and grease skid..check all the skid over...do the chain case, allign the track and the skis..... he has a very great rep around here. and for that price i know everything is done and done right... i might even have him drain and fill the coolant for $30.00 as my coolant looks like its mixed with two differnent kinds... and no idea how old it is... it will be done right, and still much cheap then a dealer... all my buddys have there stuff worked here.......if i need to fix the w-arm, i will do that myself with this boards help
Ryan B said:
X2
I usually have other things apart with the sled on a lift so rolling it on it's side isn't an option.
About the hardest part is getting the center tunnel bolts lined back up when reassembling. Removing the lower transfer rod bolts help to callapse the suspension enough for the bolt holes to line up.
Greasing the skid while installed isn't tough, but doing a thorough inspection is.
Again, if the skid has never been out for inspection/rebuild, it needs to be - IMO.
bluemonster1
LIFE MEMBER ONLY ONCE!!!
I have removed the w-arm to replace with new on my SRX.Can be a challenge though,that front shock R&R can be a b*tch .I swear alot and throw things when things start to bug me..just my way..loll
all the info you need is below
bluemonster1 said:
I hear ya. LoL..
bluemonster1
LIFE MEMBER ONLY ONCE!!!
I normally am calm..but something that will not line up or come apart easily or something that should take 5 minutes takes an hour..then look out...lol..I must of gotten my temper from my Dad.He was wicked scary when he lost it,and usually during harvest time on the farm when something broke. 