Hi-Bird self destructing

Vaxian · 07-19-2007, 06:28 PM

I have a 2006 Hi-Bird QH200GY

It is slowly self destructing as I ride it.
Every bolt, nut on it is coming loose and falling off.

So far I have lost the rear axle nut, the steering top nut, a turn signal cover, and a bunch of small screws holding on misc. parts.

It's also developed a nasty vibration.

On top of that I still have not found a reliable place to get parts!

Any suggestions, comments, offers of parts?

knothead · 07-19-2007, 08:43 PM

Nasty vibe, check for loose/broken engine mount bolts... everything else... loc-tite.
There are several threads dealing with vibes. Use the search and you'll find everything from loose steering head nuts to engine bolts.

There's a guy on here parting out... I think a Viva... that should have a bunch of compatible parts. Look in the for sale forum.

frostbite · 07-19-2007, 08:53 PM

Read all the FAQ's and the Tech Info section. See links at top of page.

ambassador · 07-19-2007, 09:39 PM

Vax,
Frostbite is right, you need to look through the FAQ's, Tech and follow the BIKE PREP THREAD, a $2 tube of loc-tite can save you alot of trouble...
These bikes have a certain degree of maintenance...

liverchip · 07-19-2007, 10:19 PM

Yep check those motor mounts.

TheBrainII · 07-19-2007, 10:40 PM

I bet that rear axle nut coming off was a shocker. Did the real wheel wobble all over the place when it happened? Just curious, but how many miles have you put on it before it started falling apart?

BTW, do you know Lupiâ€™s Pizza?

IronFist · 07-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Twice now I went back to the first page and read through absolutely everything. I spent more time reading than riding or fixing, then I did fixing, then I did the riding.

gyjoe · 07-20-2007, 11:32 AM

I haven't heard much about the large nuts such as the axle or steering top nut coming off on these bikes. Mine has a lock nut on the axle that stays put.

NewEnglandTrails · 07-20-2007, 05:03 PM

Vax

Contact Member Tom from RPM, I believe he can get Hi-Bird parts.

Click on links to find his website, or drop him an email..

A certain amount of due dilligence and this forum should help stop the bike from falling apart from under you.

NET

ejcycles · 07-20-2007, 10:54 PM

Vaxian
I have said it before..... Contact RPM here, PM him he can get parts for those bikes.

07-19-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
Vaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 18	Hi-Bird self destructing I have a 2006 Hi-Bird QH200GY It is slowly self destructing as I ride it. Every bolt, nut on it is coming loose and falling off. So far I have lost the rear axle nut, the steering top nut, a turn signal cover, and a bunch of small screws holding on misc. parts. It's also developed a nasty vibration. On top of that I still have not found a reliable place to get parts! Any suggestions, comments, offers of parts?
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07-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#3
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Read all the FAQ's and the Tech Info section. See links at top of page. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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07-19-2007, 09:39 PM	#4
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Vax, Frostbite is right, you need to look through the FAQ's, Tech and follow the BIKE PREP THREAD, a $2 tube of loc-tite can save you alot of trouble... These bikes have a certain degree of maintenance... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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07-19-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Yep check those motor mounts. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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07-19-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
TheBrainII Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 129	I bet that rear axle nut coming off was a shocker. Did the real wheel wobble all over the place when it happened? Just curious, but how many miles have you put on it before it started falling apart? BTW, do you know Lupiâ€™s Pizza? __________________ Bone stock 2007 Lifan GY-5
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07-19-2007, 08:43 PM	#2
knothead Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the land of the busted up ricebowl Posts: 815	Nasty vibe, check for loose/broken engine mount bolts... everything else... loc-tite. There are several threads dealing with vibes. Use the search and you'll find everything from loose steering head nuts to engine bolts. There's a guy on here parting out... I think a Viva... that should have a bunch of compatible parts. Look in the for sale forum.
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07-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#7
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Twice now I went back to the first page and read through absolutely everything. I spent more time reading than riding or fixing, then I did fixing, then I did the riding.
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07-20-2007, 11:32 AM	#8
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	I haven't heard much about the large nuts such as the axle or steering top nut coming off on these bikes. Mine has a lock nut on the axle that stays put. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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07-20-2007, 05:03 PM	#9
NewEnglandTrails Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Quiet Corner of CT. Posts: 387	Vax Contact Member Tom from RPM, I believe he can get Hi-Bird parts. Click on links to find his website, or drop him an email.. A certain amount of due dilligence and this forum should help stop the bike from falling apart from under you. NET __________________ 2006 HIBIRD QH200-st atv, 2005 Kinroad 200GY-01, 2006 Roketa DB-05, 1980 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD
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07-20-2007, 10:54 PM	#10
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Vaxian I have said it before..... Contact RPM here, PM him he can get parts for those bikes. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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