Honk
TY 4 Stroke Master
Was wondering if anyone might give me a hand with this problem?Last year I slowly hit the side of the railroad tracks. It swung the handlebars right out of my hands, and went all the way the the right.Afterwards I noticed the bars were not straight, and the sled wanted to wander all over.Like the toe was way out. I was able to bring it back to specs with the addjustment on the tie rods, but it still is not quite right.The handle bars are slightly to the right when the skis are staight. Anyone know what the first thing is to bend? I have looked at the whole front end and cannot see any problems.(IE) bends, cracking paint at the welds, and such. any info would help. Thanks! 
HONK
HONK
BlgsRX-1mtn
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Honk' I hit a rock in Cooke City on the left side, I bent the spindle A-arms and the handle bars.
Check the angle of the spindle versus the other side. You should be able to determine if you bent the spindle/ a-arms by comparing the two. If the side you hit is closer to a straight 90 degree angle from the the ground you bent either of the two and possibly both (including the bolt that holds the a-arms to the bulkhead. Another way to check is to step to the side and compare the ski tip position to the front bumper. Any bent harware will put that ski further to the rear of the sled
Also pull the pad and check you bars for any twisting. I hit the rock at about 15 mph and did this damage so you could have the same depending on what your speed was.
Hope this helps you.
Jim
Check the angle of the spindle versus the other side. You should be able to determine if you bent the spindle/ a-arms by comparing the two. If the side you hit is closer to a straight 90 degree angle from the the ground you bent either of the two and possibly both (including the bolt that holds the a-arms to the bulkhead. Another way to check is to step to the side and compare the ski tip position to the front bumper. Any bent harware will put that ski further to the rear of the sled
Also pull the pad and check you bars for any twisting. I hit the rock at about 15 mph and did this damage so you could have the same depending on what your speed was.
Hope this helps you.
Jim
you may have twisted the spindle also.
Honk
TY 4 Stroke Master
I was hardly moving, cause I knew the track was there, just couldn't tell exactly. Then wam! It stopped quick. I have looked at everything and can't see any damage, but it is there somewhere! Thanks, Honk
