How big of a job is it ot replace the front bulkhead on an 06 Apex RTX? I hit a rock in the middle of the trail and my right lower a-frame tore right out of the bulkhead? Cost? I might have to make an insurance claim.
srx700yami
Newbie
its not that hard.. takes alot of time tho.. just did mine this week cuz i hit a rock as well... i found a bulkhead from a ty member for $220... new is almost $500.. good luck to ya
big_red1a
Expert
I just did as well. Sway bar link hit rock and cracked bulk head. Invest in a pneumatic rivit gun
Takes a bit of time but not hard
Takes a bit of time but not hard
big_red1a
Expert
maybe took me 2 days (10 hrs) 24 beer but i went slow and powder coated and replaced all bushings
SharkAttak
TY 4 Stroke God
would a skid plate have prevented this?
big_red1a
Expert
nope have one, sway bar links are the lowest points by far and skid plate also stops short of my heat exchanger which also got bent
I don't have the tools or the shop so I will have to pay the stealer. I wonder how many billed hours it will take?
big_red1a
Expert
do you have insurance may be a right off?
I do have insurance with a $500 deductible, but if the job is done for under a grand, I will pay for it out of pocket.
I found a used bulkhead. Can somebody give me a step by step on how to replace the bulkhead? I might try it myself.
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Before filing a claim or fixing it yourself, I'd at least get a dealer estimate. If it's 75%+ of the value of the sled the insurance co may total it. You'd get a check minus the $500 and then buy the sled back and fix it. You'd be $'s in the pocket ahead.
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THKSNOW said:
Done that it works out great.
Found a used bulkhead for $150 dollars. Took it to my wrench today and nothing else appears damaged. Ordered a Pioneer bushing kit and I was told Yamaha has it listed as 6 hours to change out. Should have it repaired for around $500.
