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Offline Diver

Well doing some maintenance on moto after my first use yesterday i found my front upper control arm loose. On inspection the nut was backed off to just about falling off and my control arm would slide back and forth about 3/16 of a inch. I do not think the bolt would come out but heck it still shocked me to see this. I do not think it was ever tighten. I had to put a washer in it to get it to tighten back up ..I then proceeded to check back suspension and found the bottom bushings have at least 1/8 up and down play at the rear wheel arms. Is this normal?? 
 thanks guys

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Offline NMKawierider

Typical. We have said in many posts to replace the air filter first before even taking delivery if not before the first ride, then check all the bolts and nuts starting with suspension. Also check that the cotter pins are in the tie rod ends and ball joints. Many are missing.

No, play on any bushing is not normal..but play happens fast when the bolts are loose and the mount holes get egged-out. You must torque all the suspension bolts to spec plus 5lbs. This is more then important. Just tight won't cut it. 
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Offline Diver

I did order the twin air and a oil spray and cleaner . Just not in yet.. I was just surprised at what i found..  So i guess its normal for a new ride like these to be a cluster fook of loose bolts and crap..lol A good lesson learned for me..
 thanks  ;D

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Offline NMKawierider

I did order the twin air and a oil spray and cleaner . Just not in yet.. I was just surprised at what i found..  So i guess its normal for a new ride like these to be a cluster fook of loose bolts and crap..lol A good lesson learned for me..
 thanks  ;D
Well..they are all different but most have something loose and the dealers usually don't catch it..probably not on their prep check list. Once tight they stay.
2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS
Custom Air Intakes | Custom Exhaust Mod | SuperATV Harness | Custom Fenders | Custom Skid/Rock Sliders | 27" GBC Grim Reapers | Seizmik Mirrors |Конструктор Doors | Dr Pulley Sliders | 1.5" Wheel Spacers | BENZ Silencer (as needed) | SATV Flip Windshield W\ Rear Shield | Dual Light Bars | Diamond Plate Storage |7- 9.7" GPS Systems | Bandit Springs Rear & Gen-3 Shocks Front | Cage Chop Mod

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Offline autorvshop

WE RIDE MOST ALL MOUNTAINS AND ROCKS, ALL MY CONTROL ARM BOLTS ARE DOUBLE LOCK NUTTED, DONT COME LOOSE ANY MORE
2015 Z800 EX
IRON BALISTIC SKID PLATES
4600 LB WINCH  HOMEMADE BACKBONES
SUPER ATV FULL TILT WINDSHIELD
DUAL BATTERYS   CUSTOM AIR FILTER RELOCATION
42 IN LIGHT BAR, PLUS 4IN SPOTS
TWO BROTHERS EXHAUST
TWIN AIR FILTER
HOME MADE DOORS
TUSK INSIDE ROOF PACK
DOUGLAS MOAPA RUN FLAT TIRES 28  10 FT 12 REAR DOUGLAS STEALTH 8 IN WHEELS FRT, 10 IN WHEELS REAR
QUICK DISCONNECT FIRE EXT
RACKBOSS RACK AND PINION WITH UPGRADED TIRE RODS AND ENDS
EJK TUNER
PRO ARMOR 5 POINT BELTS
18 GRAM SELF MODIFIED DR. PULLEY SLIDERS
SECONDARY CLOCKED TO C2
RIVAL FRT AND REAR BUMPERS
MR RPM OIL FILTER ADAPTER

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Offline chuddly

I also replaced all my a arm bolts with higher grade bolts and double lock nutted them.  They are good and tight now and never come loose.
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