Play in axys steering

[ktm131rob]

Pretty straight forward question do any of you have just a bit of play in your steering, and if not anybody have this and fix it?

Thanks

 

[akpowderhound]

http://oftracing.com/OnlineStore15/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=139

 

[ktm131rob]

http://oftracing.com/OnlineStore15/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=139

this product is for a pro ride, same issue with the axys chassis?

 

[prowop]

Yes, both leave a little to be desired in stock form.. although on my pro I was not aware there is a little bearing at the bottom of the most forward steering post that cause some play. I believe the axys has the same set up. I'd say check that to..

 

[prowop]

Couple other things.... if there is vertical slope in at your bars the top bushing may be upside down. There are a couple remedies out there that normally just delay the inevitable of buying the oft bushings.. do a little search, this has been covered on the pro chasis.. quite a bit..

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

this product is for a pro ride, same issue with the axys chassis?

http://oftracing.com/OnlineStore15/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=45_87_88&products_id=175

There’s the axys.

 

[MKULTRA]

side to side? I think they all have have some plays, but I don't know what kind dog play you feel on yours

 

[xpspenziv]

After I replaced all 3 with the oft bushing's there is 0 side to side. It is positive now. if Polaris wasn't so worried about weight this is what they should have put to begin with.

 

[ktm131rob]

Thanks Guys,

I inspected the bushings and sure enough that seems to be where I am seeing the play.

I appreciate the feedback.

 

[Teth-Air]

File down the aluminum tubes that sit on the bolts. That will tighten up the slop. Lasts a long time too.

 

[kylant]

OFT bushings are NOT the answer. I have them on my sled. Yes they are installed correctly. They tightened up the slop initially, but in 400 miles the vertical slop has returned. I have about 1/8" movement up and down.

Buddy has experienced the same thing on his sled

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

OFT bushings are NOT the answer. I have them on my sled. Yes they are installed correctly. They tightened up the slop initially, but in 400 miles the vertical slop has returned. I have about 1/8" movement up and down.

Buddy has experienced the same thing on his sled

The OFT bushings aren’t perfect for every sled but really an average.

If you make the mounting holes slightly oval. (Vertically)

Then you take out the slop.


Same as the happy face pro steering bushings. (Wish they were available for the axys)

 

[Teth-Air]

OFT bushings are NOT the answer. I have them on my sled. Yes they are installed correctly. They tightened up the slop initially, but in 400 miles the vertical slop has returned. I have about 1/8" movement up and down.

Buddy has experienced the same thing on his sled

Yes, up and down is harder to correct than side to side. Seems a shim of some sort is in order.

 

[cascadesnowjunky]

File down the aluminum tubes that sit on the bolts. That will tighten up the slop. Lasts a long time too.

This is what I have done since my 11 pro and it works great.

 

[Sage Crusher]

Yeah we still get the up/down movement with the OFT bushings- Yes have all 3 There is a factory stop on the vertical bar that your post ties to- and it's less that 1/4" movement up and down but still is there and very annoying... my 14 pro with the OFT bushings dosen't have that movement.. yes flipped them around and it still there.

 

[kylant]

how can we eliminate the vertical slop?

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

The OFT bushings aren’t perfect for every sled but really an average.



If you make the mounting holes slightly oval. (Vertically)



Then you take out the slop.





Same as the happy face pro steering bushings. (Wish they were available for the axys)

how can we eliminate the vertical slop?

See above.



Works with the stock bushings also. (Plastic is easier to work with)