Snowman07
Expert
Ok guys. For all those that I doubted last year.....I'm sorry.
Yesturday while out riding, I hit a 300 lb rock underneith the snow. At first I didn't notice any damage right away, then I saw it. The classic one ski forward then the other.........oh crap.....it finally happen to me.
I'd say 70% is my fault due to not knowing whats under the snow in my own backyard. But I'll blame Yamaha for the other 30% for bad design. They left a very vital part of the sled wide open for damages like this.
I took the sled in right way to my dealer and had them order up the parts to get me back on the trail. This is where the huge problem occures. Yep....you guessed it...........subframe on BACK ORDER
For all of you that went through the subframe issue how long did it take to get things back together and back out on the trail. My dealer couldn't give me a timeframe for when the part will come in. I'm not in a panic mode yet, but will soon melt down 1 week from now if I can't have my sled together by Feb 4th. I'm part of a huge get together up at Tug Hill, and I won't even attempt to ride my daughters Formula 380 or my wifes Pantera 570 up there.
So how about it guys......can anyone give me a straight answer to how long these subframes are on back order. My next step is to call Yamaha and put a spark in someones azz and get me back on the trails. Seems kinda funny that Yamaha knows of these subframe issues and that they would keep them in stock. What they really should do is for every Nytro they build add an extra subfrme to their inventory, because sooner or later it will be needed.
Yesturday while out riding, I hit a 300 lb rock underneith the snow. At first I didn't notice any damage right away, then I saw it. The classic one ski forward then the other.........oh crap.....it finally happen to me.
I'd say 70% is my fault due to not knowing whats under the snow in my own backyard. But I'll blame Yamaha for the other 30% for bad design. They left a very vital part of the sled wide open for damages like this.
I took the sled in right way to my dealer and had them order up the parts to get me back on the trail. This is where the huge problem occures. Yep....you guessed it...........subframe on BACK ORDER
For all of you that went through the subframe issue how long did it take to get things back together and back out on the trail. My dealer couldn't give me a timeframe for when the part will come in. I'm not in a panic mode yet, but will soon melt down 1 week from now if I can't have my sled together by Feb 4th. I'm part of a huge get together up at Tug Hill, and I won't even attempt to ride my daughters Formula 380 or my wifes Pantera 570 up there.
So how about it guys......can anyone give me a straight answer to how long these subframes are on back order. My next step is to call Yamaha and put a spark in someones azz and get me back on the trails. Seems kinda funny that Yamaha knows of these subframe issues and that they would keep them in stock. What they really should do is for every Nytro they build add an extra subfrme to their inventory, because sooner or later it will be needed.
Arnold08
Expert
YIKES Dude thats Rough it took 3 weeks for me to get my sled back and it wasnt backordered but the lower A Arm was 1 month they said they took one off a left over 08 for me great realtionship with my dealer
Snowman07
Expert
3 WEEKS.....you gotta be kidding me. We are in the middle of a once in a life time winter season and Yamaha can't get me out on the trails sooner. My A-arms are ok, just need the stupid subframe. My dealer has sold all of their Nytros, so nothing in stock to rob from.
call customer service, talk to them nicely and try to get an idea when they will be available. (the dealer may just be telling you they are not available to buy some time with you).
if the dealer has the part it is only a few hours to swap them out.
let yamaha know your time table for the trip, and see if there is anything they can do to accomdate you. good luck, hope things work out for you. ski
if the dealer has the part it is only a few hours to swap them out.
let yamaha know your time table for the trip, and see if there is anything they can do to accomdate you. good luck, hope things work out for you. ski
arteeex
TY 4 Stroke Master
I got a sub-frame within a few days ordering thru Port Yamaha, but I would assume the back order situation is affecting all dealers. Maybe you'd get lucky by sending out e-mails to a number of dealers to see if they happened to order any on spec.
Not that it helps you, but this should help make our plight known to Yamaha. Someone there should notice the number of sub-frames going out the door without the rest of the sled attached.
Not that it helps you, but this should help make our plight known to Yamaha. Someone there should notice the number of sub-frames going out the door without the rest of the sled attached.
Arnold08
Expert
I truly Feel for you i missed three of the best weeks of riding in a long time
2008 Nytro RTX
TY 4 Stroke God
Could you just ride with it tweaked? Or would it effect the handling?
Arnold08
Expert
Idk man when mine was bent my handle bar alignment was all off i had to have it truned right to go straight
2008 Nytro RTX
TY 4 Stroke God
I think mine may be tweaked,I am not sure. I know when I turn my bars straight the skis are straight as well.
arteeex
TY 4 Stroke Master
2008 Nytro RTX said:
Are you saying the skis actually follow your handlebars? How bizarre.
Crewchief47
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Snowman07 said:
How far back? Is the shock rubbing the control arm? If it's not to bad, straighten the damn thing with a couple chains and a come-a-long, re-set the toe and go. Replace the subframe when it comes in.
And here's the best advice I can give you, stop hitting 300+Lb rocks!
SIKEWARD
Expert
Don't scare me with the backorder thing. Mine is bent also. I am still arguing with yamaha customer service about covering it but the dealer ordered mine today and said it was avail and would be here by thursday. I'll let you know how it goes. I also have a big trip planned the first week of feb
Deadman
Expert
call around, maybe a dealer has one laying on the shelf. its worth a try.......
2008 Nytro RTX
TY 4 Stroke God
Hahaha,You never know man!arteeex said:
stopdropanroll
TY 4 Stroke Master
That sucks to hear, but from what I'm told by my buddie who is a parts guy at a Yamie dealer, he said Yamaha has the best "FILL" rate out of all the 4 company's witch meens there stuff is the least back ordered of them all, I know this doesnt help your cause but I thought everyone should know that.
