Rod end bearings and the thing behind my clutch

[KingofPaint]

My rod end bearings look fine, is this a must replace item for a new top end? Opinions?


Also, What is that thing called that attaches between the engine case and the frame behind the primary clutch?

 

[guidoxpress]

Rod bearings depends on how ma y miles the bottom end has on it. Most do not replace as u cannot do this yourself. You must mix 1oz oil per 1gal fuel inside the fuel tank all the time. This will help line the lower rod bearings and prevent failure as well.

I've been so this since 08 and never lost a 900 motor..ever!

The torque arm attaches to the engine brace (rubber bushing with threading). Correct part ur referring to?


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[Cerialsledder]

Rod bearings depends on how ma y miles the bottom end has on it. Most do not replace as u cannot do this yourself. You must mix 1oz oil per 1gal fuel inside the fuel tank all the time. This will help line the lower rod bearings and prevent failure as well.

I've been so this since 08 and never lost a 900 motor..ever!

The torque arm attaches to the engine brace (rubber bushing with threading). Correct part ur referring to?


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I think he's referring to the bump stop Sean.

 

[guidoxpress]

I think he's referring to the bump stop Sean.

Exactly DJ..that is called a torque arm

 

[Cerialsledder]

Exactly DJ..that is called a torque arm

but the torque arm is underneath and is bolted to the bulkhead to the motor


bahahaha

 

[KingofPaint]

Whatever its called it seems like it would be removed easier with the clutch pulled.

 

[guidoxpress]

Lol. You can remove the engine brace with the clutch installed. Just a few bolts. U have to remove secondary clutch however.

If u need to replace the rubber torque arm, u will have to remove primary clutch so u can properly gap it. It needs to be NO closer then .010"..it cannot be touching the motor or u will vibrate like crazy...exact same spec on the SLP torque arm on the recoil side of u have that already.


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