PastaPilot 17 Posted January 5, 2009 New Year's Day, Superstition Mountain, pole line road, whoop-de-does. From the top A shot from the bottom Oh yeah, this too Yes Roger knew about this shortly after it happened. I am absolutely amazed by this. I know I bottomed out the suspension, but it certainly didn't feel this bad. At best I can deduce, when the suspension ran out of travel the shock mounts broke and then the added travel caused the shock shaft to snap off right at the top of the lower clevis. Anybody have or have any friends with parts discounts? Dolphins make the stress go away! This is cool!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about the break, that's never fun at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted January 5, 2009 Wow. You take the holiday break seriously..... I can't tell from the images- is the damage limited to the shock? p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Total bummer. Does not look like a cheep and easy fix. At least you will get a chance to grease the swingarm bearings. I don't know about parts, but I would not only talk to dealers but suspension shops too. Good luck. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted January 5, 2009 Wow. You take the holiday break seriously.....I can't tell from the images- is the damage limited to the shock? p I know my pictures are terrible, or is it just that the shock mounts are so small you can barely see them. Either way, I think the shock mounts broke first. Here's a better picture of the shock mounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted January 5, 2009 Don't misunderstand, I'm not dissing your images, I just don't know my way around the bike. Are you saying the shock MOUNTS broke? Like where the shock bolts to the swingarm and the bike's frame? Or merely (hah!) the ends of the shock. One would require a shock replacement, the other? Swingarm? Frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted January 5, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Husqvarna-T...sQ5fAccessories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted January 5, 2009 in that last pic, is that the swing arm bolt on the lower right and, what appears to be a broken mount mid center lower??? should those go together??? if so, holy geebers?!?!?!? i think those whoopdie-do's are now whoopdie-don'ts!! Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 5, 2009 Never good. Good luck with the fix! Watch the Dolphin stampede over and over..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted January 5, 2009 Don't misunderstand, I'm not dissing your images, I just don't know my way around the bike. Are you saying the shock MOUNTS broke? Like where the shock bolts to the swingarm and the bike's frame? Or merely (hah!) the ends of the shock.One would require a shock replacement, the other? Swingarm? Frame? No misunderstanding, the picture wasn't at a good angle to see the broken parts. Looking for just the shock shaft to fix the shock. The frame is steel and hopefully some good friends will be able to repair and fortify the weak factory piece. in that last pic, is that the swing arm bolt on the lower right and, what appears to be a broken mount mid center lower???should those go together??? if so, holy geebers?!?!?!? i think those whoopdie-do's are now whoopdie-don'ts!! Blind I've already removed the shock and linkage in the last photo but from the right of the photo is the swingarm mount the linkage would connect the swingarm to the frame (broken) and the shock (on the ground). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 5, 2009 thats some serious van damage... disconnect the battery vefore any welding takes place... (uh; gas from the tank, too) I know some bikes dont have any problems with welding with the battery in place, but some do... and like you said... it will be stronger than before... still... damn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 516 Posted January 6, 2009 I'm sorry, but it will NOT be OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 6, 2009 I'm sorry, but it will NOT be OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted January 6, 2009 See you later with the shock absorber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Warranty? Even if not, Husky may fix it in good faith - You were using the bike for its intended purpose, not abusing it (it sounds like) and the part failed. It's obviously a manufacturing defect. Heck, you could have lost control at speed and have been seriously hurt... I'd pursue that angle on it... (or get your pops to since he's the owner). You want that part of the machine fixed right for sure!!! Good luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted January 6, 2009 That should buff right out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIP 0 Posted January 6, 2009 That should buff right out... That's right -- It'll be OK! Just buy one of these spare bike (DR650, KLR650, XL650) and ride it while you fix your Husky. Then it will be fun to take it apart and fix it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 516 Posted January 6, 2009 I'd pursue that angle on it... (or get your pops to since he's the owner). You want that part of the machine fixed right for sure!!!Good luck... Wow, Dug........them be fightin' words......you callin' Roger "Pops" ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted January 6, 2009 I'd pursue that angle on it... (or get your pops to since he's the owner). You want that part of the machine fixed right for sure!!!Good luck... Wow, Dug........them be fightin' words......you callin' Roger "Pops" ?? I guess I'm really just jealous is all... My dad's not into motorcycles so I don't have a loaner bike that I can go break... (just teasing ya guys...) (really...) (don't get mad...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted January 6, 2009 Damn dawg, this is too painful to even think about. But I agree with DigDug. If you were supercrossing then any warranty is probably invalid, but since it seems like an obvious manufacturing flaw, it's worth a try. If they are good peoples maybe they'll send you parts, or possibly give you a whole bike+sposorship to go win Baja1000 for them. Either way good luck amigo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted January 6, 2009 Damn dawg, this is too painful to even think about. But I agree with DigDug. If you were supercrossing then any warranty is probably invalid, but since it seems like an obvious manufacturing flaw, it's worth a try. If they are good peoples maybe they'll send you parts, or possibly give you a whole bike+sposorship to go win Baja1000 for them. Either way good luck amigo. The warranty has been over by about 2.5 times. It is possible that they will work with you, but I would be very surprised if they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted January 6, 2009 New Year's Day, Superstition Mountain, pole line road, whoop-de-does. I am absolutely amazed by this. I know I bottomed out the suspension, but it certainly didn't feel this bad. At best I can deduce, when the suspension ran out of travel the shock mounts broke and then the added travel caused the shock shaft to snap off right at the top of the lower clevis. Anybody have or have any friends with parts discounts? Darn!! Sorry about what happened to your bike. Too bad it is way past warranty.... what a minute...who's bike? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted January 6, 2009 I'd pursue that angle on it... (or get your pops to since he's the owner). You want that part of the machine fixed right for sure!!!Good luck... Wow, Dug........them be fightin' words......you callin' Roger "Pops" ?? I guess I'm really just jealous is all... My dad's not into motorcycles so I don't have a loaner bike that I can go break... (just teasing ya guys...) (really...) (don't get mad...) Doug I don't know who slit your tires, no really, I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 6, 2009 New Year's Day, Superstition Mountain, pole line road, whoop-de-does. I am absolutely amazed by this. I know I bottomed out the suspension, but it certainly didn't feel this bad. At best I can deduce, when the suspension ran out of travel the shock mounts broke and then the added travel caused the shock shaft to snap off right at the top of the lower clevis. Anybody have or have any friends with parts discounts? Darn!! Sorry about what happened to your bike. Too bad it is way past warranty.... what a minute...who's bike? Jon; roger is going to ground you for a month! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
