Interesting - Skid out findings

[cannondale27]

this seems to have been an issue since 12'...whats the solution? I saw a steel shaft from sweden that is supposed to prevent this?

I guess that shaft is now available from Minnesota. I will be buying one. Two Bolts is better than the one long one. It stretches. If you just want a steel shaft the 13RR has one. But mine loosened and egged out rail even with that in there. But at least shaft didnt bend!

 

[**sj**]

I guess that shaft is now available from Minnesota. I will be buying one. Two Bolts is better than the one long one. It stretches. If you just want a steel shaft the 13RR has one. But mine loosened and egged out rail even with that in there. But at least shaft didnt bend!

Where? Link?

 

[cannondale27]

Where? Link?

http://www.catmaster.se
There is more info in Viper section on these and other shafts.

 

[cannondale27]

https://ty4stroke.com/threads/viper-cross-shaft-in-tunnel.148429/page-2

 

[LouTurbo]

After most every ride I spray the moving shafts, shock rods, springs with white lithium grease, relatively dry, and seems to preserve the smooth movement, and prevent corrosion.

 

[cannondale27]

After most every ride I spray the moving shafts, shock rods, springs with white lithium grease, relatively dry, and seems to preserve the smooth movement, and prevent corrosion.

I use WD. That’s a good idea to do. But it won’t prevent the type of damage being discussed in this thread.