Adjusting Track

[Irv]

Guys, you really need to look at your manuals!

In there the instructions are quite clear, if not, then google it.

2"s of sag seems excessive but I know I have never owned a sled with extro's either.

 

[biffdotorg]

an even simpler answer is, you could not get a tool big enough in the tool kit that would give you the leverage you usually need to loosen up the axle bolt.

That and the fact that they are different sizes, more than likely, so that you can put a wrench on both sides when loosening or tightening.

Time to hit sears for a nice set of Craftsman 6-point metric sockets. I suggest the ones with the big numbers on the sides! (smile)

 

[yox185]

Guys, you really need to look at your manuals!

In there the instructions are quite clear, if not, then google it.

2"s of sag seems excessive but I know I have never owned a sled with extro's either.

I've tried running them to specs. The stench of hyfax was so strong I could taste it. You are right about the 2" being excessive, I try to keep the sag to about 1.25-1.5". That seems to be the best overall for wear and no ratcheting.

 

[VectorLTX2012]

The original question that I had was how do you loosen that big nut? What size is it and why doesn't the tool kit come with the wrenches to do it. Can you explain any of this?


You loosen that big nut like any other one.....it's torqued on pretty good. If you read above, you'll see I posted the sizes needed for removal; you'll need to attack it from both sides to loosen (as well as tighten). Yamaha doesn't put a tool in for every adjustable item on the sled. If they did, these four strokes would weight a ton more than they do.

Hope that helps.

jf

Thanks ecopter for your help. My set of sockets stop at 1" so it looks like I will be making a trip to ACE tomorrow morning to buy two sockets and one more 1/2" ratchet.

Chester

 

[ecopter]

I ended up buying those sockets at Harbor Freight. A bit cheaper, but I only use them for this application.

jf

 

[VectorLTX2012]

I ended up buying those sockets at Harbor Freight. A bit cheaper, but I only use them for this application.

jf

ACE Hardware has them for $8 each + I need another ratchet which is $21. Like you said this maybe the only application I will need them form.

Chester

 

[yox185]

What did Yamaha do change the rear axle on the New sleds? Sounds like they put in a bolt from an aircraft carrier.

 

[Supa Dexta]

Up north with have a store called princess auto.. I think harbor freight is sort of an equivalent.

PA had a socket set like 22-50mm for like 50 bux, with ratchet, breaker bar, extensions.etc... Its come in handy many times. And the sockets work good the odd time you need them for a press or something. They are just cheap chinese sockets, but worth it for the odd job. Bike axles and what not are usually around 32mm or so.