(Coming from an RX-1) Does the Apex still have that starter relay issue?

[vipermike2002]

I recently replaced my 03 RX-1 with a 07 Apex. On my last trip of the season last year I had some problems with the starter relay freezing on the 03 RX-1. I would have to remove the starter relay and warm it up for my sled to start. Is this still a problem on the Apex? Any updated parts released or ways to prevent the relay from freezing? Looks like the exact same part on both the sleds.

I see a solid state fuel pump relay is available after some searching.

 

[MrSled]

It has a relay problem for the ignition. I would get a red solid state relay and never look back.

 

[steiner]

On the relay plug pack this and the white connector full of dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.
This relay has never frozen on me but has corroded causing a no start

 

[BigDogrx1]

I recently replaced my 03 RX-1 with a 07 Apex. On my last trip of the season last year I had some problems with the starter relay freezing on the 03 RX-1. I would have to remove the starter relay and warm it up for my sled to start. Is this still a problem on the Apex? Any updated parts released or ways to prevent the relay from freezing? Looks like the exact same part on both the sleds.

I see a solid state fuel pump relay is available after some searching.

I asked last year wether a 03 RX had starter relay and thought I was told they didn't have one, if it has one is there a upgrade and part# where to get it?
Thanks

 

[vipermike2002]

I asked last year wether a 03 RX had starter relay and thought I was told they didn't have one, if it has one is there a upgrade and part# where to get it?
Thanks

According to Yamaha... http://www.portyamaha.com/fiche_select.asp

2003 RX-1
STARTER RELAY ASSY (MS5F-421)
4DN-81940-12-00 (replaces 4DN-81940-00-00)


2007 Apex
STARTER RELAY ASSY (RC19-034)
5LW-81940-02-00

 

[BigDogrx1]

Do you now if RX STARTER relay was a problem like Apex and is this new part# the fix for, hate to order $80. And not make any difference. Thanks

 

[vipermike2002]

Do you now if RX STARTER relay was a problem like Apex and is this new part# the fix for, hate to order $80. And not make any difference. Thanks

It was a problem on my 03 RX-1. That's why I made this thread asking if the Apex still has issues like this. The relay looks similar but not sure if they have a updated part over the years or the different chassis setup protects the relay better.

 

[BigDogrx1]

Thanks viper, I haven't had problem yet with my 03, hate to admit it but I ordered a aftermarket one off ebay- said it replaces the newest updated part#. $13.
Just to have as spare and compare it to original. Yamaha is $88. They look the same will see if it's junk.
If it even saves a trip for someone broke down once it's worth it.

 

[vipermike2002]

Thanks viper, I haven't had problem yet with my 03, hate to admit it but I ordered a aftermarket one off ebay- said it replaces the newest updated part#. $13.
Just to have as spare and compare it to original. Yamaha is $88. They look the same will see if it's junk.
If it even saves a trip for someone broke down once it's worth it.

I had that same idea. Thinking I could buy 7 of the eBay relays for the price of a yamaha. Installed the eBay relay. Had starting issues the first night.

 

[BigDogrx1]

Oops maybe bad move then.