2017 Vector rear suspension shock blown out, it's a fox air shock!

[roadking]

Wifes 2017 vector rear suspension fox air shock blown with only 200 miles on it!

 

[snowman 700]

Wifes 2017 vector rear suspension fox air shock blown with only 200 miles on it!

Sounds like a defect for sure...take it back to the dealer and have them replace it under warranty.

 

[roadking]

I wasn't aware they changed up the rear suspension on the vectors.

 

[Metallicat]

They use the Single Shot rear suspension now. You ride it a single time, and it's shot!

 

[4strokeluvr111]

They use the Single Shot rear suspension now. You ride it a single time, and it's shot!

Good one Mike! 16 and 17 Vectors have the Single Shot.

Original post is the reason I'll NEVER own a sled with an air shock anywhere. Blow a shock, especially the rear, your trip is done! WTF was Yamaha thinking? But I've asked WTF have they been thinking when it comes to rear skids for years now.

I hope thousands of them blow! (said with apologies to the owners of the sleds).

 

[snowman 700]

The Vector got the single-shot rear in 2016 I believe.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

I wasn't aware they changed up the rear suspension on the vectors.

Aside from knowing when you bought the sled, you found out the hard way my friend.

 

[roadking]

it's a 2017 and the wife's not happy! She wants here 2012 back!

 

[4strokeluvr111]

it's a 2017 and the wife's not happy! She wants here 2012 back!

Buy my 2014 Vector LTX and I don't blame her one bit for not being happy. Season is way too short for a stupid breakdown (IMO) like this.

 

[maim]

you could always contact hygear to see if they make a twisted set-up that would replace the air shock.

 

[Metallicat]

Hygear has nothing on their website for the single shots. If they did it would be their custom Axis shock, which isn't cheap. I can't believe they ditched the mono for this air rear.

 

[roadking]

Just got back from dropping it off at the dealer, new air shock will be in Thursday.

 

[Metallicat]

Just got back from dropping it off at the dealer, new air shock will be in Thursday.

Awesome! How does the 2007 version of the air shock ride?

 

[roadking]

Also left my sidewinder up there and told them to check the primary bolt, turbo bolts, heat shield and yes I'm having engine cut out issues also!

 

[roadking]

wife didn't think it rode any better than her 2012.