Is my shock linkage toast?
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Is my shock linkage toast?
The bearing was completely thrashed. looks like it was that way for a while too!
so a new linkage is about $140, even a used one on ebay is $100
what do you guys think? throw a new bearing in there and run it anyway? or spring for a new linkage? the hole is definitely elongated.
so a new linkage is about $140, even a used one on ebay is $100
what do you guys think? throw a new bearing in there and run it anyway? or spring for a new linkage? the hole is definitely elongated.
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Is my shock linkage toast?
I would think you can build up material as needed with welding, then size the hole again to fit the bearing. At least it is aluminum so the machine work isn't hard on the tools.
I have yet to take off my linkage so it may be in the same shape
I have yet to take off my linkage so it may be in the same shape
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Is my shock linkage toast?
I would not bother putting bearings in that linkage, they won't last very long.
Maybe take the new bearings and linkage to a friendly local machine shop and see what they think. Maybe they can bore it and bush it.
Maybe take the new bearings and linkage to a friendly local machine shop and see what they think. Maybe they can bore it and bush it.
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Is my shock linkage toast?
unless you like replacing bearing every ride i'd say this is toasted. I'd get a new(er) one instead of wasting my time and money with a shop at this point.
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Is my shock linkage toast?
You could fill it with Alumirod, Alumiweld, etc., redrill it to the right size, and install a new bearing and be good to go. Or, like Karl mentioned, a machine shop could probably bore and bush it.
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yeah for 100 bux probably...
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Yeah, but you could do the Alumirod (or whatever brand you find) from Harbor Freight for under $20.
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Is my shock linkage toast?
screw it. new part it is. it's better insurance anyway.
note to self, spend more initial money on a dirtbike....
note to self, spend more initial money on a dirtbike....
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you know what needs attentions now...which is about the only thing the kdx needs attention to rear suspension bearing.
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Is my shock linkage toast?
What year model is it? Surely you can find a used one for less, with a little waiting.
Nevermind. I see in another post that it is a 1999.
Nevermind. I see in another post that it is a 1999.
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