2011 Yamaha apex xtx front shock stripped

[Nickster514]

Hey guys so I stripped the threads on one of my shocks the front right in considering ordering a replacement because I can't get the locking washer to get down the threads to lock the adjustment of the spring. I see a replacement shock for around 300 to 350 cad on eBay but I was wondering if there is a pair of shocks I can buy for something around 500 that would be better then the oem ones I have on there right now thanks.

The replacement
https://m.ebay.ca/itm/162423592682

 

[Winderallday!]

I run GYTR's and am pleased with the ease of adjustment.

That being said, if it is the aluminum nut that is stripped, not the shock body, and you want to try and salvage the shock, what I have done in the past is make a cut in the aluminum nut with a hacksaw until almost down to the shock body threads, then take a hammer and chisel in the saw cut to break the nut apart. It may have left aluminum debris galled up on the shock body threads, but you can clean it up and salvage the shock. Then you just need to find new aluminum lock nuts.
There are some used take off shocks on Kijiji if you want to replace with stock.

Cheers

 

[Nickster514]

I run GYTR's and am pleased with the ease of adjustment.

That being said, if it is the aluminum nut that is stripped, not the shock body, and you want to try and salvage the shock, what I have done in the past is make a cut in the aluminum nut with a hacksaw until almost down to the shock body threads, then take a hammer and chisel in the saw cut to break the nut apart. It may have left aluminum debris galled up on the shock body threads, but you can clean it up and salvage the shock. Then you just need to find new aluminum lock nuts.
There are some used take off shocks on Kijiji if you want to replace with stock.

Cheers

I stripped the shock body pretty badly, where are the take offs located? Can you post a link please

 

[sgauthier]

go on kijiji and do a search. all kinds of parts listed on there. check out Total Recreation in the Barrie area. he has yamaha parts as well.

 

[sgauthier]

also Knapp Yamaha in Prescott. he has used and new parts.

 

[Winderallday!]

enter the ad ID numbers in the Kijiji search field.
1333174865 or 1321222697

 

[Stubbs]

go on kijiji and do a search. all kinds of parts listed on there. check out Total Recreation in the Barrie area. he has yamaha parts as well.

Todd has relocated Total Recreation to the Parry Sound area, he purchased a marina up there last spring.

 

[1FastStang]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Racing...ash=item3af1da7fcf:g:VfsAAOSwovNaHBbq&vxp=mtr

This is what I did when mine blew out