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Post by KSims1868 on Dec 20, 2004 12:51:51 GMT -5
My 2002 Foreman 450 ES has VERY tight and squeaky steering. When I turn the bars left or right it is a constant squeaking sound and it is pretty tough. I know having Outlaws on the front makes it harder to steer, but is there any way to lube the steering up some?
The squeaking is coming from the main steering shaft...not some outer tie rods or anything.
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Ezrider
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Post by Ezrider on Dec 20, 2004 19:56:46 GMT -5
It maybe comming from the top steering bushing, If you happen to have small hands you can grease this with out pulling any plastic off. There is 2 12mm bolts that hold a 1/2 clamp around this bushing take them out and then find the split in the rubber bushing and open it up with a screw driver, with another screw driver dab some grease in it at least on 2 sides and put it back together. If that does not help it than the bearing on the bottom of the steering stem maybe causing the squeek. I have not changed that one out yet so i,m not sure what that would entail.
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Post by HondaForemanNo1 on Dec 20, 2004 23:20:08 GMT -5
Sounds like a job for the allmighty WD-40!
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Post by Foreman Rider on Dec 20, 2004 23:29:10 GMT -5
I agree with Ezrider and James. Try the grease, if that doesnt work try the ol WD-40.  |
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Post by KSims1868 on Dec 21, 2004 11:03:30 GMT -5
Okay that sounds like a good possibility because (to me) it sounds like it is squeaking from right under the handle bars...not down low. I'll try the greasing thing.
Thanks.
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Post by Jake on Dec 21, 2004 18:30:54 GMT -5
Even though the bolts are slightly awkward, it's worth it. The benefit to having the bushing out is that you can wipe out some of the dusty crud in there. It's not rusted (most likely), but that dust is giving the bushing too much "traction". As long as it's out, the grease is the way to go.
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