Ok I currently own a 2001 warrior. The axle Seems to have a bit of play in it like if you grab the rear tire I feel I can wiggle it and it had a little room to wiggle. I suspect a realr axle bearing? Is this a common problem? And yes this is my first quad.
Sounds like a possibility...have you opened it up to take a look inside yet? If your able to move the axle around then you should be able to look at the bearing and know its done
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2006 Outlaw
Kenda Front Max Tires
Maxxis RAZR Tires
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