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

[Metallicat]

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

Well, at least it doesn't ride any worse, not that the mono had a bad ride at all. Did you take it for a ride?

 

[4strokeluvr111]

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

Glad to hear that! Happy wife = happy life!

 

[4strokeluvr111]

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

It was Yamaha's attempt to shave some weight off of the sled. The SS is a Mono variant with a lot less metal in it.

 

[1nc 2000]

I installed an Elka stage 4 shock in my wife's 2016 Vector X-TX 146".
Shock was made for her weight and riding style direct from Elka.
She says it's rides really nice now.

I rode along side of her through some junk trails to watch how it rode and it's pretty smooth. When we stop to take a break she doesn't want to stop!

 

[roadking]

I haven't rode it myself yet, new shock on order, will be in Thursday, I'll check it out this weekend if there's any snow left and it's not raining!

 

[Metallicat]

I checked out Elka's website today. I applaud them for making a good coil replacement shock for the late model Yamahas.

 

[TrueBlue]

I checked out Elka's website today. I applaud them for making a good coil replacement shock for the late model Yamahas.

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

Was going to buy a 2017 for the wife but asked the reps if they were going to find a fix for the air shock since it was on the 2016 & they said they were working on it. Didn't happen.
Went out & found a new 2015 LTX Vector. Wife is a happy rider now.

 

[roadking]

Got the wife's vector back, they replaced the shock with a new one. Now we need snow and cold weather.

 

[kargaaro]

Mine did the same thing at 180 miles. Dealer put a brand new one on but like everyone waiting for snow now. Check Apex forums, there's a bulletin from Yamaha that they are replacing all 2017 Apex shocks. What about the Vector???

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Mine did the same thing at 180 miles. Dealer put a brand new one on but like everyone waiting for snow now. Check Apex forums, there's a bulletin from Yamaha that they are replacing all 2017 Apex shocks. What about the Vector???

What shock does the 2017 Apex have?

 

[4strokeluvr111]

What shock does the 2017 Apex have?

Looks like an air shock on the fiche. 8KM-47480-00-00 is the part number.
8KM-47480-00-00 is the p/n for a 2016 Vector.

My guess is that Yamaha is seeing enough failures on the Apex's to issue a bulletin. You Vector guys better start calling Yamaha Customer Service and say something nicely.

Sorry to say but I'd bet $50 that these shocks will blow again. Best guess is 1 in 20? Not good odds in my book.

 

[roadking]

There's a 130 pound blonde that's going to kick some #*$&@ if her shock blows again. I'm getting tired of this bull #*$&@ from Yamaha! My sidewinder isn't any better, engine cut out and no Yamaha bulletin! Got it back from the dealer on the turbo bolts and clutch bolts and then get a call two days later that they have a bulletin on the heat shield problem that I TOLD THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE! 2012 apex with zero problems and 6000 miles. If I paid $4000.00 for the sidewinder I'd understand! Been with Yamaha since the 300/340 enticer days BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry about being pissy but the weather isn't helping.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

There's a 130 pound blonde that's going to kick some #*$&@ if her shock blows again. I'm getting tired of this bull #*$&@ from Yamaha! My sidewinder isn't any better, engine cut out and no Yamaha bulletin! Got it back from the dealer on the turbo bolts and clutch bolts and then get a call two days later that they have a bulletin on the heat shield problem that I TOLD THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE! 2012 apex with zero problems and 6000 miles. If I paid $4000.00 for the sidewinder I'd understand! Been with Yamaha since the 300/340 enticer days BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry about being pissy but the weather isn't helping.

This weather sure has me in a sheet mood too! Might as well bring on spring!

 

[4strokeluvr111]

I checked out Elka's website today. I applaud them for making a good coil replacement shock for the late model Yamahas.

But do they offer a shock to replace the air shock on the SS?

 

[1nc 2000]

Yes