Evander
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posted September 21, 2004 11:16 PM
Front end falling off
Been to a couple of shops both warned me about doing wheelies on the 10. Dropping the front end hard can cause flex in the 4 bolts holding the front fairing to the frame. This can cause the bolt holes to elongate, the bolts to break, and the front end to fall off.
  
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swft
Needs a life
Full throttle!
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posted September 22, 2004 01:43 AM
Stuntin is as stuntin does...
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Needs a job
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posted September 22, 2004 08:55 AM
Seen a few guys already complain bout this problem.
Also saw a guy that had made a "cage" for this concern too.
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avdigigeek
Expert Class
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posted September 22, 2004 09:42 AM
I'm no stunter but everythingv I've heard says the fron't end is hard to keep down on this thing.
Any real proof of this first hand???
I don't have a 10 yet but it's just around the corner now...
I would hate to buy a used one and find bolts snap after a couple of rides.
Smiley
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Evander
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posted September 22, 2004 12:02 PM
I'm no stunter and I weight 250 lbs. In 1st and 2nd if I hammer the throttle the front end come up. However, it comes up MotoGP not stunter. I get the front off about 8" to 10" and the landing is very soft. Not like the full on wheelie. I have 5100 miles and no front end problems.
If buying used and are worried about it then pull the front end off and inspect the holes. If they're elongated then pass on the purchase. If the holes are still good then hang on to a fun ride.
My $.02
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