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fledderJ · 09-21-2010, 10:42 PM

have a foreman 450es. Frame is bent a little, enough that the steering pulls a bit. would cost a pile to take it in and get it replaced. Any chance I can do it on my own, or should I live with it and deal with the slight pull?

Any thoughts would be great! Thanks!

**toodeep** · 09-21-2010, 11:22 PM

Is it the toe-in or is the camber off on the wheels?

Kipes · 09-22-2010, 12:50 AM

How do you know the frame is bent?

fledderJ · 09-22-2010, 10:05 AM

The top of the left tire tilts out some, pulls a decent amount, took it to the shop they said the frame is bent (he is going to show it to me today). They wanted $3,100 to fix it (not happening, I paid $2,800 for it). Not sure how to tell if the camber is off on the wheels... Everything is great about it except the pull. low miles/hours too. I may see if there is anyone out there who is willing to live w/ the pull and try to sell it for a decent price.

What do you guys think?

rc51 · 09-22-2010, 11:48 AM

Do you have any pictures of the spot that is bent?

fledderJ · 09-22-2010, 01:46 PM

I'm picking it up today after lunch, I was told they would lift it so I could see where it was. I will try to get some pictures and post them this evening. Thanks for giving some thoughts.

fledderJ · 09-22-2010, 09:18 PM

Results are in... The piece that is bent is actually the part of the frame that branches off to accept the left A-frame. Not sure if you can make it out in the picture or not, it is the piece where all the rust is. I posted a picture of the other side for comparison. Not terrible but enough. The guys at the shop told me they probably wouldn't even worry about it. Also said it could be heated up and straightened fairly easily but they are not allowed for liability reasons. I don't do that work myself....

What do you guys think?

I may sell it to someone who is willing to heat it up and straighten it or who is willing to live with a slight pull. If ur interested it has 996 miles, 137 miles. Think someone would pay $2,800 for it? No problems at all besides this issue...

FloatingForeman · 09-22-2010, 09:26 PM

what year is it?

fledderJ · 09-22-2010, 09:39 PM

2004

PsychoBoB · 09-22-2010, 11:37 PM

Atv looks like its in great condition. If you cant heat it up and straighten it I would just give it a little love with a hammer. This happened to my brothers arctic cat and it didn't take an hour to fix. If you don't want to do that then I would just adjust your tie rod on that side to accommodate the slightly bent A-arm. I dont think I would sell my ATV just because of something as minor as this. Thats unless you are just itching to get a new Honda anyway.

09-21-2010, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
fledderJ Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	bent frame, any hope? have a foreman 450es. Frame is bent a little, enough that the steering pulls a bit. would cost a pile to take it in and get it replaced. Any chance I can do it on my own, or should I live with it and deal with the slight pull? Any thoughts would be great! Thanks!

09-22-2010, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 3,728	How do you know the frame is bent? __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

09-22-2010, 09:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
fledderJ Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	Results are in... The piece that is bent is actually the part of the frame that branches off to accept the left A-frame. Not sure if you can make it out in the picture or not, it is the piece where all the rust is. I posted a picture of the other side for comparison. Not terrible but enough. The guys at the shop told me they probably wouldn't even worry about it. Also said it could be heated up and straightened fairly easily but they are not allowed for liability reasons. I don't do that work myself.... What do you guys think? I may sell it to someone who is willing to heat it up and straighten it or who is willing to live with a slight pull. If ur interested it has 996 miles, 137 miles. Think someone would pay $2,800 for it? No problems at all besides this issue... Attached Thumbnails

09-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
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09-21-2010, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 8,628	Is it the toe-in or is the camber off on the wheels?

09-22-2010, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
fledderJ Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	The top of the left tire tilts out some, pulls a decent amount, took it to the shop they said the frame is bent (he is going to show it to me today). They wanted $3,100 to fix it (not happening, I paid $2,800 for it). Not sure how to tell if the camber is off on the wheels... Everything is great about it except the pull. low miles/hours too. I may see if there is anyone out there who is willing to live w/ the pull and try to sell it for a decent price. What do you guys think?

09-22-2010, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
rc51 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menomonie,Wis Posts: 604	Do you have any pictures of the spot that is bent?

09-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
fledderJ Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	I'm picking it up today after lunch, I was told they would lift it so I could see where it was. I will try to get some pictures and post them this evening. Thanks for giving some thoughts.

09-22-2010, 09:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
fledderJ Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 15	2004

09-22-2010, 11:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
PsychoBoB Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 304	Atv looks like its in great condition. If you cant heat it up and straighten it I would just give it a little love with a hammer. This happened to my brothers arctic cat and it didn't take an hour to fix. If you don't want to do that then I would just adjust your tie rod on that side to accommodate the slightly bent A-arm. I dont think I would sell my ATV just because of something as minor as this. Thats unless you are just itching to get a new Honda anyway.

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