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Need some axle help please.....
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Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

I bought a 2005 450R in pretty good shape. And I have about 4 miles on it. I just found a rear rim egg shapped on the inside..... So I pulled the tires to see how bad the axle was, and it is out of round by about 1/4 to 3/8's of a inch....

I think I need a new axle......

Question #1...... What is a good rear axle that is the same width as the stock axle? brands even part numbers would be great....

Question #2....... When you change the axle, do the bearing in the carrier stay? anyone have a write up?

I do a lot of trail riding, not much MX and I am 200 pounds....

Thanks!

Posted by: Dave400ex

A good axle that has a lifetime warranty is Lonestar. RPM is also another good axle. Both can be found for around $350 with RPM's new prices. Lonestar and RPM have a XC axle that is from -2 to +1, that would keep you at stock width.

The bearings will stay in the carrier, however I would check them out to see if new ones are needed or not.

Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

Holy smokes... 350 bucks..... WOW.... I need new rims and I wanted to go with Baja's and I might as well do tires also... its going to be 1000 dollars... Ugggggg..

Posted by: MAD450r

they sell the geforce for 200$. I beat the hell out of mine, and have yet to bend/brake mine. I do have mine set to the widest setting though. I live being out at 50 inches for stability.
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Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

What do you guys think of these... I dont need adjustability..

Dura Blue Heavy Duty Axle
Fits: 2005, HONDA, TRX 450R
Our price: $254.95
Part# DB201169

I have heard some people breaking them? I dont see a warranty either?

Posted by: Polak1035

NOOO DURA-BRAKE
I heard durablues are horrible but that is just my 2 cents

Posted by: Doober

i have a durablue axle and it hasnt bent or broke on me yet...knock on wood

Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

OK,
I should prabably spend the extra 50 dollars and get the x country lonestar... But the 1.5 to 3.5 is 50 bucks cheaper. is the 1.5 wider noticable.. its only 3/4 on each side right?

Posted by: GNCC GROVE

I have an RPM on my XC 250R and I have hit some trees & rocks HARD and it never bent. Well worth the$$$$$$$$$. Just my $.02 worth

Posted by: 400excracer

Durablue is ok if you are mild mannered recreational rider, but if you race or are hard on equipment, get the RPM. check out the test on their website. it is the strongest axle by far.

Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

I was able to get a cross country lonestar for 325....... Should be here next week..... That was really the best deal.....

Thanks for all your help guys!

Posted by: ShiftFMX

This is all you need!

Posted by: sinzbrosracing4

get an rpm check with cd racing he gave me a hell of a deal

Posted by: ISurvivedNMU

MY XC lonestar came in today... What a nice axle! All I have to do is pull the skid off and put the rear brake on and the new alum skid and the axle is in... That was pretty simple! but expensive