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Hey guys, having more problems with this 09 ES Rancher.
Last ride I lost steering after hitting a bad rut. Talked to the guy I bought it from and apparently one of the tires had been torn off the ATV from an accident, which may be what contributed to my problem.
See this video for the ATV jacked up and the problem. The plate that the shaft goes through is torn all the way around.
https://youtu.be/_defng9vym4
Also, here are 2 pictures I uploaded to Imgur. Rancher Steering Failure - Album on Imgur
I'm not sure what to do. I went and bought a welding unit today, may practice a bit try to square the plate back up and weld it in place.
Any suggestions?
Also, something must be seized or something for this thing to tear like it has. That shouldnt have any lateral force on it, but I'm not sure why it has worked fine these few months and then it gave. If something was seized, I should of had problems earlier, correct? I am worried that the plate being weakened could be a problem in the future involving the frame.
This doesnt include the other problems Im having like the shifting being hit-or-miss and sounding like it could die out at any minute. May be about time to retire the bike?
Last ride I lost steering after hitting a bad rut. Talked to the guy I bought it from and apparently one of the tires had been torn off the ATV from an accident, which may be what contributed to my problem.
See this video for the ATV jacked up and the problem. The plate that the shaft goes through is torn all the way around.
https://youtu.be/_defng9vym4
Also, here are 2 pictures I uploaded to Imgur. Rancher Steering Failure - Album on Imgur
I'm not sure what to do. I went and bought a welding unit today, may practice a bit try to square the plate back up and weld it in place.
Any suggestions?
Also, something must be seized or something for this thing to tear like it has. That shouldnt have any lateral force on it, but I'm not sure why it has worked fine these few months and then it gave. If something was seized, I should of had problems earlier, correct? I am worried that the plate being weakened could be a problem in the future involving the frame.
This doesnt include the other problems Im having like the shifting being hit-or-miss and sounding like it could die out at any minute. May be about time to retire the bike?