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Peachey · 07-31-2010, 12:01 AM

First race on my new quad and broke the g-force axle on the 4th lap..... Anyone else have this trouble?

**leveldrummer** · 07-31-2010, 12:09 AM

did it break on the left side, right where the ring holds the sprocket hub on?

either way, they have life time warranties, get a new one.

Peachey · 07-31-2010, 12:15 AM

Yes...I guess this is common? Do you know if they fixed the problem or is it going to happen again?

**leveldrummer** · 07-31-2010, 12:22 AM

i believe some of the early production ones were weak where those two rings made the axle get narrow, i think the newer ones have a much better life to them, i beat the piss outta mine without too many issues, but im not landing 100ft doubles either...

Peachey · 07-31-2010, 11:17 AM

Does anyone happen to have a number for them directly? I googled it and couldn't find one.

lbyfz450 · 08-03-2010, 03:46 AM

google rockymountainatv.com
thats the company that makes em, i run g force on both my yfz , and havent had any bend or break issues, but like stated before, not landing 100ft jumps, but i definatly beat on it, and i am landing 40 ft jumps..

ltracer91r · 08-03-2010, 03:54 AM

yeah i bent one on my ltr.. first ride and it became un ride able in 3 laps.
Biggest POS ever.
Got a new one and sold it for a RPM.
Thats all ill ever use.

Peachey · 08-03-2010, 09:09 AM

When I get the new one back (she said 1 week) I'll be selling it as well. Anyone interested? lol

woodwardspecialties · 08-03-2010, 10:11 AM

I cant understand why people continually use these axles for racing.... for rec. riding, i can understand, due to the price.....

but, for a race application, to me it isnt worth not finishing a race over a broken axle. Not to mention, any other parts that might get damaged or broken due to the broken axle. Not to mention the risk of injury to yourself or others. And yes, they have a lifetime warranty, but who wants to keep pulling axles in and out and shipping them back every other week.

I run an RPM dominator II.... its not worth the chance to use the cheap imitations.

Peachey · 08-03-2010, 12:12 PM

I thought I read somewhere that they will give you your money back instead of replacing it. Is that true?

woodwardspecialties · 08-03-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peachey

I thought I read somewhere that they will give you your money back instead of replacing it. Is that true?

I would highly doubt it.... but worth a try i guess.

07-31-2010, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peachey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 56	broken g-force First race on my new quad and broke the g-force axle on the 4th lap..... Anyone else have this trouble?

07-31-2010, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
leveldrummer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: south of atlanta, GA Posts: 6,066	did it break on the left side, right where the ring holds the sprocket hub on? either way, they have life time warranties, get a new one. __________________ Andy

07-31-2010, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
leveldrummer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: south of atlanta, GA Posts: 6,066	i believe some of the early production ones were weak where those two rings made the axle get narrow, i think the newer ones have a much better life to them, i beat the piss outta mine without too many issues, but im not landing 100ft doubles either... __________________ Andy

08-03-2010, 03:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
lbyfz450 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bc Posts: 1,019	google rockymountainatv.com thats the company that makes em, i run g force on both my yfz , and havent had any bend or break issues, but like stated before, not landing 100ft jumps, but i definatly beat on it, and i am landing 40 ft jumps.. __________________ 04 YFZ 450 WR crank, Venom 14.25 piston, CW 98mm, YZF cams, GYTR Kickstart kit, velocity port head, Rossier exhaust, Tusk clutch kit, FCI intake, Boyesen quickshot R&D fuel screw . Elka triple rate front & back, Houser +2 arms, Houser +1 swinger, Houser +2 steering stem, G-force axle, Streamline brake lines, wave rotors, AC nerfs, IMS pegs, douglas beadlocks, Holeshot mxr6 tires, Pro taper bars, ASV levers, Gibson stablizer

08-03-2010, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
woodwardspecialties Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Uwchlan PA Posts: 2,748	I cant understand why people continually use these axles for racing.... for rec. riding, i can understand, due to the price..... but, for a race application, to me it isnt worth not finishing a race over a broken axle. Not to mention, any other parts that might get damaged or broken due to the broken axle. Not to mention the risk of injury to yourself or others. And yes, they have a lifetime warranty, but who wants to keep pulling axles in and out and shipping them back every other week. I run an RPM dominator II.... its not worth the chance to use the cheap imitations. __________________ Check out our website and shopping cart: Woodward Specialties The site has been completely redesigned and updated with thousands of products, more being added daily! Use discount code: YFZCentral Paypal can be sent to: Paul@woodwardspecialties.com Email me- Paul@woodwardspecialties.com Please: If you have questions, PM or email me

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07-31-2010, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Peachey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 56	Yes...I guess this is common? Do you know if they fixed the problem or is it going to happen again?

07-31-2010, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Peachey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 56	Does anyone happen to have a number for them directly? I googled it and couldn't find one.

08-03-2010, 03:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
ltracer91r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 261	yeah i bent one on my ltr.. first ride and it became un ride able in 3 laps. Biggest POS ever. Got a new one and sold it for a RPM. Thats all ill ever use.

08-03-2010, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Peachey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 56	When I get the new one back (she said 1 week) I'll be selling it as well. Anyone interested? lol

08-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Peachey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 56	I thought I read somewhere that they will give you your money back instead of replacing it. Is that true?