Honda Bend Axle--what to do.

[zwr250f]

I mean "bent" not bend!

hello..i'm really a motorcycle guy but the kids ride quads, so here I am. My son's 06 TRX250 has a bend rear axle (left side, if that matters). Are there places that can fix it or am I stuck with trying to purchase a new one?

haven't measured to see how much it's out yet, but a quick check on it last night looked like about .125"

thanks

Zac

[CQR]

If it only has about 1/8th inch deflection at the end, you could probably straighten it on a hydraulic press. I don't think I would want to catch real big air on a re-straightened axle, but for normal riding you should be fine.

[Gusaroo]

mine is bent too...I plan to use my buddies press to straighten it as well. Have to rig up some sort of jig to hold it

[ATJ_Number_1]

Like any metal, when you start stretching you will weaken it. Something to think about, new OEM is only $96.

[Gusaroo]

i doubt bending the axle back is going to make it noticeably weaker...we aren't building the space shuttle here. I didn t realize a new axle is only $96 though

[zwr250f]

^^^where'd you find a new axle for $96??!!

[Brit Lopez]

#13 is 114$

I couldn't find one for 96$

http://www.motosport.com/atv/oem.php?make=HONDA&type=ATV&model=TRX250EX&year=2006&groupId=4337

[ATJ_Number_1]

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/ATV.aspx

Been using them for a long time now. They're hard to beat.

[BadBird69]

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/ATV.aspx

Been using them for a long time now. They're hard to beat.

..Cool...they are ten bucks cheaper than bikebandit ...Are the parts OEM also??

[ATJ_Number_1]

..Cool...they are ten bucks cheaper than bikebandit ...Are the parts OEM also??

Yup. They also sell just about any catalog part too.