P500 Outer CV Joint

[HaggyGP]

Well took the machine into the wash bay, prepping for the 1st service and oh no.... a ripped outer cv boot. I am glad I washed it, because now I am thinking I probably wouldn't have caught it till next week. I have just put on enough hours and kilometers for the first inspection and service and have additional work to do. I also picked up a set of FXR pants and shirt from the Honda dealership, and am impressed how well made and fitting they are, totally recommend the two products.

Thought I was done buying accessories... however looking at A-Arm front & rear protectors for the boots. Looking for something that is easy to clean out... any recommendations?

Any ideas on what the cost will be for the cv boot replacement?

 

[Admin]

 

[Mudder]

Ricochet makes some thick aluminum ones (on rear). Strongmade black fronts, but can spray out ok with some effort.

 

[twodog]

I just ordered a full set of Ricochet guards for mine. I can let you know what I think of them in about a week. I am trying to head of some preventable boot problems.

 

[trigger]

Put Strong Made stick stoppers on all 4 when I first got it and they've held up really well. They're steel and heavier but ride low so I looked at it as a bonus.
They've been through some serious sh** and I've never had an issue... other than the time to thoroughly clean the mud out of them.

 

[Chuckerbird]

+1 on the strong made on all four corners.

 

[HaggyGP]

Put Strong Made stick stoppers on all 4 when I first got it and they've held up really well. They're steel and heavier but ride low so I looked at it as a bonus.
They've been through some serious sh** and I've never had an issue... other than the time to thoroughly clean the mud out of them.

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Thanks, I will research that brand. The price of the guards is probably what my cv boot replacement will be! Thanks again for the heads up

 

[HaggyGP]

I just ordered a full set of Ricochet guards for mine. I can let you know what I think of them in about a week. I am trying to head of some preventable boot problems.

Yes please do. Much appreciated.

 

[Eltobgi]

Put Strong Made stick stoppers on all 4 when I first got it and they've held up really well. They're steel and heavier but ride low so I looked at it as a bonus.
They've been through some serious sh** and I've never had an issue... other than the time to thoroughly clean the mud out of them.

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Damn that looks like a hard hit! I bet you felt that one!

 

[trigger]

Damn that looks like a hard hit! I bet you felt that one!

Yeah, that was a big rock just under the surface on a water crossing. Stopped us in our tracks and that was the result. That plow bracket is super thick and it was wasted. Probably a good thing it was on there, may have been worse damage to the machine.

 

[Eltobgi]

Yeah, that was a big rock just under the surface on a water crossing. Stopped us in our tracks and that was the result. That plow bracket is super thick and it was wasted. Probably a good thing it was on there, may have been worse damage to the machine.

Yeah, as you know I have the same and I was referring to it as my bash plate, lol! Any frame damage? Might have to reinforce that area to keep it from crushing as is shown in your pic! I have noticed a lower stance with the Elkas...I may be in trouble!

 

[trigger]

Yeah, as you know I have the same and I was referring to it as my bash plate, lol! Any frame damage? Might have to reinforce that area to keep it from crushing as is shown in your pic! I have noticed a lower stance with the Elkas...I may be in trouble!

Kinda worked as a bash plate, lol! No frame damage, did screw up my front skid plate I made. I just bumped it out and all good.
Yeah, I noticed the WE would settle a little after each adjustment, I think they've finally found their happy place.

 

[twodog]

Got the Ricochet guards in yesterday and on this morning. The aluminum seems thick enough to hold up to what I will put it through. They look to provide good protection to the boots especially on the back. I have not had it on the trail yet but maybe soon hot weather permitting.
I hope I never need a bash plate. I try to avoid such things but then you never know. When the guards came in my wife said are you ever going to quit adding stuff on the SXS. If she only knew.....

 

[trigger]

When the guards came in my wife said are you ever going to quit adding stuff on the SXS. If she only knew.

My wife has heard that I'm done countless times, she just says 'yeah right'. She does agree that everything I've done makes it better though.