YAttak07
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In process of swapping out track for the second time. Putting in new bearings, seal etc but was wondering about chain.
Noticed that the tensioner seems to be screwed in a long way and chain is getting close to reverse gear and has quite the bend in it. See picture.
Sled has about 18000km on it now. Should I also replace drive axle? It looks fine but???
Noticed that the tensioner seems to be screwed in a long way and chain is getting close to reverse gear and has quite the bend in it. See picture.
Sled has about 18000km on it now. Should I also replace drive axle? It looks fine but???
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beter safe then sorry if you ride hard you may want to change drive axel. chain is bets to be changed as well.
JERSEYJOE
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SECOND THE MOTION. I CHANGED CHAIN, SPROCKETS WHEN I DID THE MIRCO BELMONT DRIVE SHAFT.
change it .too close for comfort ,we all know its on its way out someday ..and your case covers ,and money and time ..
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If it's stretched enough that your bolt is almost all the way in, I'd change it. Cheaper than it breaking (happened to me 2 years ago). Also if you remove the chain and hold it sideways and it sags it's time to replace.
vx700xtc
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Good Idea to change chain, although I have put in excess of 15K miles on two different chains,,,, but,,,,, YOU ARE NUTS if you leave that old drive shaft in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAttak07
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Thanks guys.....was pretty sure I knew the answer but thought I would ask anyway. Been looking around and it looks like Ulmer is the best place to get a new chain and drive shaft?
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I always run Yamaha chains in my sleds, but that some after market chains may be just as good.
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Ulmer just posted a sale on the hd shaft with extros already pressed on.
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3. Measure:
14 link section a of the drive chain
Using a spring scale, pull on the drive chain
with 36 kg (80 lb) of force b .
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
Maximum 14 link drive chain
section length:
133.35 mm (5.25 in)
Limit: 137.35 mm (5.41 in)
Measure the length between drive chain pin 1
and 15 as shown.
Perform this measurement at two or three different
places.
If replacement is necessary, always replace the
chain and the sprockets as a set.
14 link section a of the drive chain
Using a spring scale, pull on the drive chain
with 36 kg (80 lb) of force b .
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
Maximum 14 link drive chain
section length:
133.35 mm (5.25 in)
Limit: 137.35 mm (5.41 in)
Measure the length between drive chain pin 1
and 15 as shown.
Perform this measurement at two or three different
places.
If replacement is necessary, always replace the
chain and the sprockets as a set.
JERSEYJOE
Expert
when you hit 10,000 miles change the chain. it's the cheapest insurance you can buy
YAttak07
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decided to go with a 2010+ yamaha drive axle assy....anyone know how much i need to cut off the end so it fits in my 07?
Contact Travis at Barn of Parts.
He just modded a 2010+ shaft for my 07 Attak.
http://www.barnofparts.com/
He just modded a 2010+ shaft for my 07 Attak.
http://www.barnofparts.com/
YAttak07
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Thanks Steiner......I did a few days ago and he is preparing one off a 2012 for me right now. Hopefully it is in transit early next week.
