jojo567
Veteran
I have 3000 miles and the lower a-arm ball joints are completly shot and warn out, sorry if this has been discussed before but wondering if anybody else has has this promblem.
Nikolai
TY 4 Stroke God
Use the search feature, this has been covered almost once a week for the last 6 months. Lots of great info to read.
Tork
TY 4 Stroke God
back on topic, problem is they are not really ball joints (like atutomotive style) w/ rubber seals w/ a supply of lube inside.
They are open spherical rod end bearings. Put a drop of 30 or 20w 50 wt oil on them each day you ride and your next set will last a lot longer.
They are open spherical rod end bearings. Put a drop of 30 or 20w 50 wt oil on them each day you ride and your next set will last a lot longer.
jojo567
Veteran
Tork said:
Tork I know and really dont understand why there was a need to do that. But anyways I have taken care of it. Thanks JOE
Tork
TY 4 Stroke God
I trust you, earlier off topic post deleted : )
stinx
Expert
is yamaha covering the worn out ball joints?
TurboMatt
Pro
stinx said:
They replaced mine under warrenty
Alatalo
TY 4 Stroke Master
I am at the end of life of my third set (two sets supplied by warranty). I have been lubricating the two last sets vs. no lubrication on the first set, but I can not say that I notice any difference at all.Tork said:
If you do rough trail riding you get maximum 1000 kilometers out of a set, then the liner falls apart and the free play becomes like 2-3 millimeters.
Anyway, I have had no problems getting them replaced by warranty and when there is no more warranty I will install a set of SKF race car bearings (the required spacers FINALLY arrived from anodizing...).
If you want a set that will last call Gueco Racing at (907) 694-1600 and ask for Danny. My stock ball joints were junk at 800 miles. My new, improved greasable ball joints at 1700+ miles and two XC races later are still tight.
