2007 Yamaha apex rtx idler wheel

[donkickit]

Finally, got those bastard inner idler wheels off today. What a pita.

Anyway, how do u separate the idler wheel from the backer? see pic below.

 

[smalltownpower]

nothing holds it on, its just corroded on. open your vise so that only the aluminum stand-off is through, then find a socket the size of the inner bearing race and pound the stand-off out.

 

[sherlock29]

X2..... or couple blocks of wood, and socket... pound away... and FYI... 6005 bearing... only one that will fit. unless mods of course..

 

[donkickit]

part#

Looking to replace these, anyone know the yamaha part#? I want to keep the same size. I have not had any problems with hyfax wear. I attribute that to keeping my track loose.

 

[smalltownpower]

looking to replace just the wheel and bearing, or stand-off too?

 

[donkickit]

wheel and bearing.

 

[heelingcowboy1]

Get yourself a set of Excell X wheels---The absolute best I have run so far--especially if you run studs.

 

[sherlock29]

you can just buy the yamaha accesory wheel, $30 bucks...

 

[donkickit]

I think I'm going with Pioneer for $28.00 which includes the bearing.

Spoked Style Plastic Idler Wheel 130mm

These 130mm (5 1/8") wheels will replace any of the idler wheels used from 2005 & up (except Rage & Warrior). These wheels feature a replacable 6005 bearing, and are extremely durable.

http://pioneerperformance.net/store/page4.html

 

[donkickit]

I sprayed them with some penetrating oil and hit them with a socket, came right off. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Bradford]

I went with Kimpex 04-116-96S wheels. They are listed as 130mm with 6005 replaceable bearings. 5K miles and still going strong (minus a few bearing changes!)

Brad

 

[Capt.Storm]

Finally, got those bastard inner idler wheels off today. What a pita.

Anyway, how do u separate the idler wheel from the backer? see pic below.

Wait till you do the rear axle.

 

[donkickit]

Shout Out

Gotta give a positive shout out to Pioneer Performance.
Ordered both idler wheels on Monday, arrived at house on Tuesday, thanks Bruce!

http://pioneerperformance.net/