Button Unit get Stuck with dirt, Varg EX and MX

Chaconne said:
Yes. Or the ones you got are available from Walmart online as well.
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Well, I can't recommend the Zentoes, at least not the size I tried.
I barely rode the bike around my property, pushed the buttons very few times, and it's already got couple holes in it where it was evidently stretched too much.:(
So maybe the large ones will work better, as they won't be stretched as much.
 
AL_V said:
Well, I can't recommend the Zentoes, at least not the size I tried.
I barely rode the bike around my property, pushed the buttons very few times, and it's already got couple holes in it where it was evidently stretched too much.:(
So maybe the large ones will work better, as they won't be stretched as much.
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The Stark guys need to break out the 3D printer and use the dimensions to make a properly formed rubber boot with fasteners on the bottom with fasteners like the rubberized cable ties they have. Probably could charge 50.00 USD at Slavens for it.

BTW I bought my new AXP skid plate (the first one went along with my stolen bike) from Slavens they had a competitive price and it didn't have to be shipped from Europe.
 
DaveAusNor said:
I'm quite please with the one that comes stock. If stark trust it to protect the battery then I do too.
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I like the stock skid plate. But the AXP has some extra good protections. I switched to it after I broke some cooling fins off the battery on right side in a rock garden crash with the stock version.

The AXP plate allows for more air flow/venting to the battery, shielding higher up the battery for rock protection especially for tip overs, and an extension for the linkage/suspension that is really good for hard enduro stuff I do.
 
I received my EX a week ago, but the buttons were sticking right from the factory. After I got replacement buttons, I decided to take the original unit apart. I used a deburring tool to go around the edges of the frame and shaved off a fraction of a millimeter, which fixed the problem. I think there is an issue with CNC milling tolerances; some buttons likely don't work properly because the holes are just a hair too small.
 
worekarolis said:
I received my EX a week ago, but the buttons were sticking right from the factory. After I got replacement buttons, I decided to take the original unit apart. I used a deburring tool to go around the edges of the frame and shaved off a fraction of a millimeter, which fixed the problem. I think there is an issue with CNC milling tolerances; some buttons likely don't work properly because the holes are just a hair too small.
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Even with proper tolerances the buttons are very susceptible to dirt intrusion and sticking. They should come with a proper fitting rubber boot (as noted above). Drop your Varg in mud and sink the buttons and there is a good chance the buttons will stick. This can render things inoperable too.

If you are out in the wild it is a good idea to have a small chain breaker since typically there is a continuous chain or alternatively adding a master link in case bad things happen.
 
Chaconne said:
I like the stock skid plate. But the AXP has some extra good protections. I switched to it after I broke some cooling fins off the battery on right side in a rock garden crash with the stock version.

The AXP plate allows for more air flow/venting to the battery, shielding higher up the battery for rock protection especially for tip overs, and an extension for the linkage/suspension that is really good for hard enduro stuff I do.
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Just a follow up here. Following the warranty concerns, Slavens sent out a notice and asked me to return the plate for a full refund which I did.

I used the AXP successfully on both my Vargs but I was unwilling to take a chance with the warranty.
 
Chaconne said:
Even with proper tolerances the buttons are very susceptible to dirt intrusion and sticking. They should come with a proper fitting rubber boot (as noted above). Drop your Varg in mud and sink the buttons and there is a good chance the buttons will stick. This can render things inoperable too.

If you are out in the wild it is a good idea to have a small chain breaker since typically there is a continuous chain or alternatively adding a master link in case bad things happen.
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Also carry T5 T20 and T3 T10 in case you need to clean the buttons. It takes less than a minute to take it apart.
 
worekarolis said:
Also carry T5 and T3 in case you need to clean the buttons. It takes less than a minute to take it apart.
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Some users have suggested that, if you have the 10 mm allen key to remove the rear wheel, you won't need any tool to open the chain since you can just slide it off the wheel.

Chaconne said:
Just a follow up here. Following the warranty concerns, Slavens sent out a notice and asked me to return the plate for a full refund which I did.

I used the AXP successfully on both my Vargs but I was unwilling to take a chance with the warranty.
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Wise decision.
 
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