questions about ulmers front end bushing kits????

[shanksyamaha]

I plan to replace all my front end bushings this summer since the front end is starting to get some play in it.. If I replace with ulmers oillite bushings, how much longer do they last than the stockers?? Is it a huge job to change them all out?? Im just thinking if I replace all the stockers now I won't have to worry about it again. Hopefully they will hold up until Im ready to sell the sled (another 6000 miles will put me at 8500 and I'll be ready for a new one)

 

[schmeg]

I have 2 of his kits and haven't put them in yet, but it looks somewhat involved. I understand they work well. If you are going to do a Yamacharger, that would be a good time to put them in.

 

[shanksyamaha]

Im thinking I will do it all at once, Im gunna pull my skid and send my arms to halfbaked for the beef up kit, and while the skid is out, I'll do the bushing and charger install.

Im hopeing by next season I'll have a fast, reliable, apex..

 

[The Artist]

I installed the front end bushing kit in my Apex very easy just remove old ones and install new ones I also prelubed the new bushings I have put 5000 on them this year and they still have no play (all groomed trail riding)

 

[ahicks]

Im thinking I will do it all at once, Im gunna pull my skid and send my arms to halfbaked for the beef up kit, and while the skid is out, I'll do the bushing and charger install.

Im hopeing by next season I'll have a fast, reliable, apex..

I did my front end a little at a time, spread the work out over three evenings to prevent frustration/getting into a hurry. I wanted to do it right once and be done with it too, so I installed grease fittings on everything as I went. With the grease, and the available bearing area, I can't see them failing again, at least not to the point where the stockers were when replaced.

Take your time installing the new bushings, they're easily mushroomed/deformed if you start beating on them.