jlsparky7 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I got my i4500 front suspension kit today from a powersports store on ebay. The shipping was great and when I got the product it was packaged very professionally. They also sent me complete stainless steel brake lines rather than just the extenders! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2473&rd=1,1 Overall so far I have been very pleased with the kit. I got most of the stock stuff off the bike and started installing the kit tonight. The DVD is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY off as far as how simple installation is. I spent about 4 hours on it today and just got one side back together. For some reason the bolt the holds on the stock top left a-arm WILL NOT BUDGE (I am by no means weak, this thing will not move). Ive tried hitting it with a hammer, pulling on it with vice grips, also tried penetrating oil, tightening a c-clamp on it, nothing worked. My cousin is bringing over a heat gun and torch tomorrow to see if we can knock it loose with that. Anyone have any suggestions? I might end up just cutting the damn thing off with a hacksaw and ordering a new bolt. It astounds me as to how shitty these stock welds are, im gunna have to learn to weld and hit them myself. (I never looked that close at them until now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 So the shocks are pre-load only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha04 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) my top bolt on my stockers was seized in there aswell i just put the nut back on the bolt and smoked it with a hammer a couple times then it moved like a mm lol so i got a punch and drove that bitch on out of there. both sided where a pain Edited February 28, 2007 by yamaha04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Usually the a arms are a bitch to get off the first time. Same with the axles. Expecially if it's very old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsparky7 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Alright thanks for the advice. Torching the a-arm didnt loosen it enough to knock it loose. I ended up cutting the a-arm in 1/2 and sliding it off the sleeve. Ill post pics, its kinda funny how bad I f'ed up this arm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsparky7 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 So the shocks are pre-load only? Off there website: Increased travel even with stock arms Externally adjustable spring preload Externally adjustable rebound damping 16mm hard chromoly shaft Fully tunable and rebuildable 100% satisfaction guarantee Lifetime warranty Sold in sets of two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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