2000 Conquest 8x8, Need some advice..

[plott hound]

i can see if theres a pink wire on mine if you like

[Rock Doctor]

Just finished re-chaining the entire beast with new chain. I removed and cleaned all the chain adjusters. While doing that I discovered a broken weld on the bar under the right middle chain adjuster.

I think it will be OK for now but I know I'll need to get that fixed right after Busco, I just don't have time to do a complete take down to remove the frame and weld it up. I think it might be possible to fix with the frame in. Pry that tab up and weld it back. Just remove the chains and the chain adjuster, maybe the axle to be on the safe side.

I had that happen last fall, and you might want to fix it befor you go for a ride.
On mine, the bar broke right out from under the frame, then the tensioner jumped out of it's bracket, then the chain/sprocket ate the tensioner, which damaged the sprocket teeth.

I ended up welding the bar back in from the top side, be careful welding under the fuel tank

I posted a thread, with pics, but can't find it with this iPhone

RD

[Dan67]

Now after my test ride with Russriders yesterday afternoon, I'm not so sure that weld is broken. It was hard to tell and I assumed it was because the little crossbar is welded a bit lower then the others.. Not really sure what us with it but it held up just fine. Only other news is after a morning of cleaning up the mud and muck, I seem to have demounted 6 of 8 tires from the rims. That's including the tires with tubes, no tube valve stems or any other stems are damaged either. Anyhow, time to reload the conquest and head over to the tire shop and have a good laugh over it.

[Dan67]

Ready for Busco..

[Dan67]

The hinge on the windshield is splitting apart on the ends. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement hinge for the Conquest?