greenmachine
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Post by greenmachine on Oct 11, 2004 12:34:03 GMT -5
is there a way to loosen up my steering? its been hard to steer ever since brand new. would rebuilding it or buying a new steering column work?
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Post by HondaForemanNo1 on Oct 11, 2004 19:51:40 GMT -5
What kind of wheeler? Full time 4x4? What tires?
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greenmachine
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Post by greenmachine on Oct 12, 2004 7:00:01 GMT -5
yeah, its 2000 model so its all time 4 wheel drive, and they are 27" mudlites, but other foremans with the same tires and all time 4 wheel drive don't steer as hard so i know its not just the 4x4 and tires.
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Post by deadpresidents on Oct 13, 2004 20:53:52 GMT -5
don't put a spool locker in it  maybe you have some bent steering linkage  |
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Post by 1badrancher on Oct 13, 2004 20:56:29 GMT -5
no lubrication in the steering colum
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Dub
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Post by Dub on Oct 15, 2004 5:24:25 GMT -5
Pull the top clamp off the steering stem and remove the round plastic collar. Clean the steering stem and the collar real good. I always lube mine with anti-sieze. When you put it back together put one bolt in but before you put the other bolt back in, place a flat washer between the 2 halves of the clamp. You need a very thin washer for this. I usualy use a stainless steel washer because they are generaly thiner than a steel washer. To thick and you want have any drag, and the stem will float in the clamp. I have done this mod on all my quads and it makes a huge improvement in steering effort. Over the course of a days ride you can tell the difference with and without the washer. Try it with different thickness washers until you like it. Just keep a little drag on the stem. If not it will allow dirt in and give you trouble. Hope this helps. Dub.
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Ezrider
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Post by Ezrider on Oct 18, 2004 20:12:59 GMT -5
I agree with Dub when that bushing gets dry it can turn alot harder also if it has to much toe out it can turn harder, they come toe out just a little bit from the factory for stability, I have found that I like the toe straight. There ia also a bearing at the bottom of the steering shaft you might take a close look at.
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