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1989 TRX 350 tie rod

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Is the left tie rod supposed to be dead straight? Mine has a slight bend to it just outboard of the inner end thread. It may have just been hit and bent but I want to be sure before I straighten it. Can't tell by looking at the schematic.

And while I am at it--I am going to replace the steering stem lower bearing. I have the lower bracket removed from the bike and I am stuck on getting the locknut off. There is a special wrench adapter to fit into the daisey fitment. It is N0. 07GMA-HA70200. Does anyone have a work around tool or am I forced to take it in to the Honda shop for that? Thanks
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Is the left tie rod supposed to be dead straight? Mine has a slight bend to it just outboard of the inner end thread. It may have just been hit and bent but I want to be sure before I straighten it. Can't tell by looking at the schematic.

And while I am at it--I am going to replace the steering stem lower bearing. I have the lower bracket removed from the bike and I am stuck on getting the locknut off. There is a special wrench adapter to fit into the daisey fitment. It is N0. 07GMA-HA70200. Does anyone have a work around tool or am I forced to take it in to the Honda shop for that? Thanks
you want to know what ******* tool will work for getting that puppy out ??..lmfaoo..measure across the star nut..farthest point..i think it's about 1 1/2 inches or so..find you a square piece of tubbing..cut it short..about a foot or soo..get a pipe wrench..this will take it out..been there..done this !..added..the tie rods are not suppose to be bent..sorry..forgot to add this..lol.
nice work !!..i love it when we all save cash !..lol
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