abraxas
Biker
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2007
- Messages
- 652
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- Location
- South Africa
Hey guys, this is a general warning .... hope it saves you trouble.
When replacing sprockets, do NOT use the bike's tool kit, it is NOT going to get the nut tight enough (needs torque to 90NM).
Mine climbed off and went for a walk, fortunately it only made itself clear when i was home, reversing the bike into the garage. Heard the chain sounding VERY bad. I believe it sometimes cracks engine housings and such. Think about your left leg sitting there.
The other unexpected problem, was the yamaha dealers that didn't have. I spent 2 days driving around this blasted city looking for a nut, it is very much agents only, no bolt dealer can help you, and as mentioned, the dealers don't seem to carry it as standard, surprising since you should replace the washer with each new sprocket.
I finally found a dealer with stock, should be ftting it tonight .... with a torque wrench of course.
When replacing sprockets, do NOT use the bike's tool kit, it is NOT going to get the nut tight enough (needs torque to 90NM).
Mine climbed off and went for a walk, fortunately it only made itself clear when i was home, reversing the bike into the garage. Heard the chain sounding VERY bad. I believe it sometimes cracks engine housings and such. Think about your left leg sitting there.
The other unexpected problem, was the yamaha dealers that didn't have. I spent 2 days driving around this blasted city looking for a nut, it is very much agents only, no bolt dealer can help you, and as mentioned, the dealers don't seem to carry it as standard, surprising since you should replace the washer with each new sprocket.
I finally found a dealer with stock, should be ftting it tonight .... with a torque wrench of course.
