[Eldridge Performance ATV]

Well I got the kfx 450 a few weeks ago and its now down to the frame! I do powder coating and have decided to do most of the quad in candy blue. Upon taking it apart I noticed a few bolt rattled off. I suggest locktite on everything. Also there is nowhere near enough grease in the swingarm, linkage, and a-arm bearings. Use a good waterproof marine grease and reallypack it in there. When I took the axle carrier off of the swing arm a quart of water came rushing out! There is NO drain hole at the bottom and it will hold water after a washing! Drill a very tiny hole at the lowest point of the swingarm to cure this. Well thats it for now. Good luck with your new quads and have fun.

Ray

 

[NormalZ]

Good tips. However, since you're not a site sponsor, I removed the comment you made about selling things...

 

[Eldridge Performance ATV]

QUOTE (NormalZ @ Apr 14 2007, 07:07 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1186

Good tips. However, since you're not a site sponsor, I removed the comment you made about selling things...

sorry i didnt know the rules

 

[kfxskitt]

when u get the powdercoating done post ups ome pics i would love to see them.

 

[Eldridge Performance ATV]

It will be done on wensday. Ill have pics up by the end of the week

 

[yfz450psycho]

The best greese is the green greese great stuff

 

[Guest]

QUOTE (Eldridge Performance ATV @ Apr 16 2007, 11:02 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1263

It will be done on wensday. Ill have pics up by the end of the week

Post a pic of this hole you drilled in the swing arm too... I'd like to see exactly what you are talking about.

 

[ZButcher]

QUOTE (Boomer Sooner @ May 8 2007, 08:54 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1783

Post a pic of this hole you drilled in the swing arm too... I'd like to see exactly what you are talking about.

lol I PMed him with the same question..

If you take the rear skidplate off theirs a small shiny flat spot on the swingarm from cast, right in the middle of that, ya cant miss it...

 

[topdollr]

QUOTE (ZButcher @ May 9 2007, 02:58 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1797

lol I PMed him with the same question..

If you take the rear skidplate off theirs a small shiny flat spot on the swingarm from cast, right in the middle of that, ya cant miss it...

What size of bit did you use?

 

[ZButcher]

3/16

 

[yfz450psycho]

did you powder coat yet post pics

 

[Eldridge Performance ATV]

QUOTE (yfz450psycho @ Jun 21 2007, 08:55 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=2487

did you powder coat yet post pics

The pics are in the video/media forum

 

[zgrant231]

Great tips! My front A arms had only a hint of grease (almost dry), and after i drilled the hole in the swing arm about a cup of water came out. THANKS!

 

[pual0101]

How are you packing grease in sealed bearings?

 

[dalejr]

QUOTE (Eldridge Performance ATV @ Apr 14 2007, 03:46 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=1185

Well I got the kfx 450 a few weeks ago and its now down to the frame! I do powder coating and have decided to do most of the quad in candy blue. Upon taking it apart I noticed a few bolt rattled off. I suggest locktite on everything. Also there is nowhere near enough grease in the swingarm, linkage, and a-arm bearings. Use a good waterproof marine grease and reallypack it in there. When I took the axle carrier off of the swing arm a quart of water came rushing out! There is NO drain hole at the bottom and it will hold water after a washing! Drill a very tiny hole at the lowest point of the swingarm to cure this. Well thats it for now. Good luck with your new quads and have fun.

Ray

how deep did u guys drill the hole in the swing arm?? just until water started to come out?

 

[4wheelinmatt]

QUOTE (dalejr @ Feb 19 2008, 01:33 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=6644

how deep did u guys drill the hole in the swing arm?? just until water started to come out?

I took my carrier out to drill the hole. It would be bad news to hit the carrier with the drill.

 

[yfz450psycho]

YOU CANT PACK A SEALED BEARING PACK THE GREESE IN THE CARRIER TO KEEP WATER OUT FROM AROUND THE BEARINGS

 

[carfanatic]

I too would like to know how far your drilling? just till you go through it??

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 18 2008, 05:22 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=9170

I too would like to know how far your drilling? just till you go through it??

You'll know exactly when to stop..soon as the water starts coming out, not very far though..

 

[carfanatic]

I havent washed my bike yet.. its brand new. I'd like to do this when I put my skids on.