+Chris Crowder Getting this thing off is a BITCH. Whoever owned this thing before put it on way to tight, channel locks are not cutting it. need something with more leverage.
+SuperATVMedia I used kroil, had to end up buying the tools. But the new carrier is good, easier to adjsust the chain, axle spins more while in the air too.
Great video every step well shown this def going to be my go to guide when u change mine. Just fought with the swing arm stuck bolt an bearings destroyed by previous owner but I made special pulling device to pull old bolt out with all threat welder an jack handle for spacer u get the idea, an now I just need to do carrier bearing an she will be like new quad, also got the 450 style shocks with the canisters on side for dampness adjustment!!
If your axle nut is really stuck on make sure your reverse screwing the nut and use and monkey wrench and it still wont budge put a pipe on the wrench to get more leverage.
I just bought a 400ex. It had no rear caliper. I bought one and when I went to put it on the bracket was too close to the swing arm. Thanks to ur video I figured out why the bracket was wrong. But now when I put the caliper on it is rubbing the rotor bad on one side! This is driving crazy. Is there anything I could have done wrong
Mines the same way I just noticed today when I went to tighten my chain up. Oh well need to replace the bearings any way now I gotta replace the whole assembly
If the bearing goes you have to replace the carrier, thats been my experience. This is a great video, worked perfectly for my 300 ex. Thanks so much. I will say this job is a B*tch, not easy for an average joe. My hubs were rusted on real good and didnt come off without blood, sweat and tears..Also when my old bearing carrier went the tube bent and wouldnt come off the axle. Unless you have a nice shop with air tools like these guys be prepared for bloody knuckles and grease smeared hands.
I had same problem on my old 300ex. Hubs were so rusty and pitted I had to replace them. Luckily the axle was alright. I painted down the new hubs with anti seize then installed them. No more issues!
Any advice on what to do AFTER the replacement? is it a take it easy type deal to let the bearings get used to the machine or is it a go all out like you always do type deal? Cause ive been itching to ride for 3 months but im worried that ill mess something up if I ride too hard ~
Be prepared, you may have to buy a new axle nut if you can't get it off and have to cut it off like I had to. 😞 also you will probably need to buy some new O rings for the swing arm. Buy them before hand that way you're not stuck waiting or stupidly put the old ones back in. They are only a couple bucks around the net.
Is the axle tight in the bearings or you saying the carrier is tight in the swing-arm? Some aftermarket carriers to not have grease zerks on them.Our carriers do.
I just purchased a used 04 honda 450r. I was checking everything over and found play in the rear axle bearings. Upon disassembly, I found it has a RAD magnum H15 TAPERED bearing carrier. My question is about fitment of the bearings to the axle itself. Do the bearings generally fit a LITTLE sloppy on the axle? I can visually see on the brake side of the axle where the bearing rides is slightly worn. The sprocket side LOOKS ok but still has play. The bearings themselves are pitted and not so good.
Where exactly does the grease zerk end up? I couldn't see it after it was installed in the swingarm. Hopefully it is still accessible once installed as I'd like to be able to grease the bearings without tearing the rear end apart. My stock bearings are worn out in my 02, go figure, it is 11 years old haha and I am thinking hard about going this route. Looks like a easy, straightforward install.
got my carrier in yesterday i ordered from you guys. i am going to install today but was wondering my old carrier (stock) had two rubber seals do i need them on the new housing? thanks for shipping so fast.
my brake rotor hub is stuck on? please help now it's broke and the rotor is junk but the hub to the rear rotor on the spline will not move tryed heat tryed pb blaster I can't get it off and I Don't wanna cut cuz it will mess up my axle spline
the new carrier from super Atv dose not use the Honda factory O rings. on the out side of the carrier no need for them . it is a sealed unit when you put the Axel through the Carrier. that a look as he's putting it in the swingarm No O Rings..
Good Job man it been about 5 years since I've done this. It helped. Question since this is probably going to be my weak point. Building a limo golf cart with an R1 engine. 400 ex is going to be the suspension. With this being said this large chunk of aluminum may be my weak point. 125 HP engine involved. Can you machine one out of steel if I need it ? price ? I will mostly be doing wheelies. I'm to old to get something like this up to high speeds. Do you make longer axles for extended wheel base ?
+Jamie Wolfe Thank you. We do not currently build swing arms for sport quads. Your best bet would be to get in contact with someone like Lonestar Racing, they are a great group of people over there. Sounds like a fun project to say the least!
URGENT. FRIEND IN THE VIDEO IT IS OBSERVED THAT YOU CHANGE MODEL OF THE CARRIER, YOU COULD ME SAY THE MODEL OF THE CARRIER THAT CHANGED, AND IN A VERY COMFUSE SITUATION, THANKS FOR THE ATTENTION
hello, i am from a different country, and want to call what is your phone code? and how do you know if the bearings are gone? my back tires can move up and down on my TRX 300ex 2007 model thank you!
MrMrsregor Depends on how much work you wanna do really. Me and a buddy tried raplacing bearings and it was just as big of a hassle as it is the whole carrier. Found mine on Amazon for 85.00 and in local stores for double that. To me a carrier replacement is the way to go for a better look and factory is outdated.
Denvard Skelton thank you! i just finished mine about a month ago. when i got it apart the carrier was trashed with the bearings in little pieces. i used a lonestar carrier because of there reputation, information, and i am able to get new bearings to fit it later on if i need to do another rebuild
