I was greasing the linkage on my new 510(for the open class itch) and the lower shock bearing was completely DRY Not one bit of grease...so if you haven't done it and have ridden, you may be in for "treat"...the other 3 linkage points had plenty of grease. Didn't get to the top shock bearing. I had a problem with re-assembly and managed to strip the nut on the lower shock bearing, this was not cross threaded and done with a torque wrench...39.6 ft/lbs. Luckily I had another bolt/nut. I got it together, but it felt like it was doing the same thing....? Did the same thing on my 06...all the other bolts torqued perfectly...are these bolts prone to this? Anybody else have this issue?
Yep, on my 05 i have found 6 or more stripped bolts. All kind of stuff, kick stand, front disk, oil inspection. I wasnt sure if it was the previous owner, but i have seen it on my mates 07 as well and he bought it new. I bought an 08 TE450 a few weeks ago, second hand, the bottom shock linkage is kinda loose - the seller showed me and said he reckons it needed a new bush...i will grease it for now and see how it goes.
The husky torque specs all seem to be a bit on the high side. I think I only go to 35 pounds on that one and I have had it on and off several times. I use loc-tite and check them after the first ride though. On my WR the lower shock and swingarm bearings are the ones to keep an eye on. The zirks get the rest.
