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Old 02-28-2010, 11:14 PM   #1
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i have a 1989 x2 that i bought today that has a umi steering setup on it. but its a direct steer. i want to put it on my 1990 x2 that has squirl cage steering. can i switch the steering setups? umi on 1990. 1990's steering on the 1989?
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All the same , UMI fits them all.
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Just make sure you keep the steering arms on the ski they are from.
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You should just junk the UMI, or trade it to me for the plate! lol!
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Old 02-28-2010, 11:43 PM   #5
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You should just junk the UMI, or trade it to me for the plate! lol!
hell no. lol. i need the umi. i keep breaking handle bars trying to backflip my x2. almost got it yesterday till i hurt my ankle real bad.
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Old 02-28-2010, 11:44 PM   #6
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the umi steering on the 1989 is very stiff. is extremly hard to turn. do i have to rebuild it or something? i havent even looked at it yet.
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That would be a yes.
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Old 03-01-2010, 12:02 AM   #8
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how do u rebuild it? is there a kit?
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Two bearings in it , pop them out , I think they are 6004RS bearings , you can get them for cheap on ebay.
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Old 03-01-2010, 12:24 AM   #10
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pulled it apart, but cant seem to figure out how the bearing come out. they are really rusted
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