Moosespeed
Newbie
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Hey guys ..... New to the site and I have been following the threads on the 18 and 20 wheels failing. I am a proud owner of a new 07 FX that looks great sitting in my garage - NOT 
..... I am dying to ride it. Anyhow I live in SW Michigan so typically I have to travel at least three hours to hit snow and about 5 to the UP which most of my crew does. I have called my dealer and explained to them about what I have been reading on the forum with the wheels failing, and horror stories of the first few miles with trashed wheels. I told them about some guys referenced to last years mid season apex replacements that seemed to work. They are not willing to do anything until there is a problem. They claim that since Yamaha has not released anything yet nor have they seen any problems (obviously because one in my are can ride because of NO SNOW). I dont want my first ride after traveling 3-5 hours to get to ride and have a breakdown that possibly coud have been prevented before hand. Any thoughts or has anyone gotten further with Yamaha on the issue? Please reply .... THANKS 
..... I am dying to ride it. Anyhow I live in SW Michigan so typically I have to travel at least three hours to hit snow and about 5 to the UP which most of my crew does. I have called my dealer and explained to them about what I have been reading on the forum with the wheels failing, and horror stories of the first few miles with trashed wheels. I told them about some guys referenced to last years mid season apex replacements that seemed to work. They are not willing to do anything until there is a problem. They claim that since Yamaha has not released anything yet nor have they seen any problems (obviously because one in my are can ride because of NO SNOW). I dont want my first ride after traveling 3-5 hours to get to ride and have a breakdown that possibly coud have been prevented before hand. Any thoughts or has anyone gotten further with Yamaha on the issue? Please reply .... THANKS 
Grimm
TY 4 Stroke God
I don't think you can blame the Dealer for not doing anything...afterall nothing is broken on your sled. Concerns are just that...concerns.
If you feel that worried about the wheels failing during your trip, then perhaps purchase some aftermarket wheels as backup, in case sh!t happens.
Just go for a ride and don't worry. Sledding is supposed to get you away from your worries.
Right now, I'm worried that the trails will not be open this year.
If you feel that worried about the wheels failing during your trip, then perhaps purchase some aftermarket wheels as backup, in case sh!t happens.
Just go for a ride and don't worry. Sledding is supposed to get you away from your worries.
Right now, I'm worried that the trails will not be open this year.
n2oiroc
Expert
bad wheels will not leave you stranded. heck, all the wheels on my polaris except the rear axle wheels were seized up half of last season!
BV1
Expert
600 miles, wheels show signs of wear, when you look at them, just that wear.
As in they look used, but are straight and functional.
-Steve
As in they look used, but are straight and functional.
-Steve
Grimm
TY 4 Stroke God
Forgot to add...welcome to TY!
phazerfly
Extreme
I wouldn't worry about it to much, like Grimm said if its really a concern of your take a couple spare, other then that just ride and don't worry. In the late 90's Ski-doo had really bad wheels and thats what I used to ride, and loose atleast one every ride out. Doesn't affect to much. The wheels on my FX have 1050kms and still look good, and alot of those miles are spent in the air and landing hard. Just go have fun.
keithstef
Veteran
phazerfly: Just trying ti find why we ate our wheels and others have no issues...phazerfly said:
What track tensions are you running?
We set to the recommendated(Don't have the #'s in front of me)
Please let us know.
Thanks
Keith
