200es axle question

[Danable]

I couldn't find this exact subject covered in another thread. I have a 1984 200es that i picked up for a deal with one problem. the axle has a bend to it. My question is, can this be fixed? If so is it worth it to have an axle straightened instead of buying another. Also will an axle for a shaft driven 250 work in my 200 ?? Also do any of you guys that have been in the atc world longer than a week as I have know of a place I can get a used or new axle ?? Thanks for any help

[dixietoolz]

Not sure if they have it but they seem to have lots of parts available here. Just placed a order with them yesterday.

http://www.westernhillshondayamaha.com

[fabiodriven]

Have it straightened. That's the cheapest and easiest way.

The axle from the 250 Big Red will not work, not even close. If you want to buy a good used one, you could check Ebay. I doubt they're available new anymore.

[Howdy]

I agree straightening it is the way to go. The 84 200es axle is the same as a 84 TRX200 axle. No other machines use that axle so your very limited on replacements.
howdy

[Danable]

would a standard machine shop do that type of work ? I may have found a friend that has an axle in his bone-yard. will the straightened axle be just as strong as a used one thats still in good shape ?? thanks for the help and quick response

[fabiodriven]

It's a pretty straight-forward job for just about any machinist. If they can't figure it out, they shouldn't be near machines.

The straightened axle will be no weaker, except if there is a crack in the axle.