Idler Wheel Question

[Liquid Blue]

Question on inner idler wheel mounting (OEM). Can I mount facing either direction (left or right)? Basically, is the bearing centered in the wheel, or will there be some offset to either side? I have an '07 RTX, but I am assuming a GT or ER would be similar. Thanks

 

[gitrdun]

I believe that every wheel on these sleds have the bearings centred and the face of the idlers is the same on both sides.

 

[maim]

you can mount them either way as the bearing is centered in the wheel.

 

[ebockus]

I mount them so if the clip ever comes out the wheel won't fall off. so clip facing out. also grab some polaris wheels for the 4 small outter wheels. great little mod to help with slider wear. i also run du pont s

 

[Liquid Blue]

Thanks!

 

[ebockus]

Glad to help. the slowaris wheels are a touch larger which helps with slider wear. just watch your rails don't develop a crack with the extra forces applied. mine have been fine so far.

 

[steiner]

There is a write up about the Polaris wheel mod. Did it to my Attak. Sliders lasted well over 3k miles.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/idler-wheels-2-bolt-mounts-mono-skid-fixes-pics.78847/