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PT 50cc nipper
Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 10
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: I bent an A Arm, what now? |
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Camped out a Glendon Station over the weekend - first ride out, about 2 hours in I tried to avoid a HUGE washout (sudden 2 foot dugout) and locked up the front and crashed my Polaris Outlaw 500 into a tree.
Left hand lower A arm is bent... Being new to all this (but reasonably handy with a spanner)... what should I do now. Order a new one from the Polaris dealer (plus bushes)? Or are there aftermarket options?
Price is more of a consideration than upgrade atm, as I said I'm new, and this thing outperforms my abilities already, plus I'm probably going to do it again yet.
If I do order a new one from Polaris dealer, does it come with bushes, or do I have to order them separately?
Thanks for the help
Cheers
Paul
P.S. If my arm doesn't feel any better by tomorrow, I'm going to get X-Rays, yes, I hurt it too. |
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PeteW Moderator

Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 1877 Location: Doreen, Vic  |
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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getting one a arm from a dealer is going to be cheaper that going aftermarket to begin with, also worth hunting around for some stockers that someone has taken off, try Luke at LBM (he runs the polaris race team) to see if he knows of any before you commit to buying a new one. _________________
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Hulk Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 432 Location: Sydney  |
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| buy a used one of ebay.com and you might be able to run your old bushes if not they should be cheap.... |
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BARN-6 Roostin Away

Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 684 Location: Upside down in the tyre wall  |
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| give tool box a pm he might have one |
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PT 50cc nipper
Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 10
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| PeteW wrote: | | getting one a arm from a dealer is going to be cheaper that going aftermarket to begin with, also worth hunting around for some stockers that someone has taken off, try Luke at LBM (he runs the polaris race team) to see if he knows of any before you commit to buying a new one. |
Great idea - this is what i did... It will be here on Thursday |
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toolbox Blaster class
Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 134 Location: subs sydney  |
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| how many do you want,even go a whole 500 spare |
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ddingo Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 452 Location: north brisbane  |
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hey hope you are ok?
We will have to catch up for a ride soon?
Mine is in the shop for some tlc been riding a little hard. _________________ LIFE SHORT PLAY HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PT 50cc nipper
Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 10
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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ddingo, yeah mate, just a sprained wrist. Feeling better and better everyday.
tool box, only needed the one, but next time I need something I'll give you a yell if you've got a 500 your parting. Actually I bent the bumper too, do you have a spare one of those?
My mate who was with me got a flat tyre, and has suggested that we get a spare wheel (have a couple of tyres)... Send me a PM if you like.
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Huskygoat The Day Starts With OZATV !

Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 1812 Location: Winnellie Darwin  |
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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toolbox are you having a part out? _________________ Truth and Honor and Trust ... never under estimate Them. |
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toolbox Blaster class
Joined: 27 May 2006 Posts: 134 Location: subs sydney  |
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| no won't run,got lukes finke 525 bike now ,just need time to work on it then its for sale |
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