Help needed with "wheels"

[JohnWI]

OK...my bad...I studded my 06 Vector. Just looked at my inside rear wheels and they're free of all rubber. These are the ones that are on the inside of the rails and not the single one near the rear exterior wheels. About 40 miles ago, I could see some indication that the stud pattern was wearing into the rubber. I seriously doubt that I've put on more than 350 miles since I studded.

I was looking at a service manual and it's strictly called a suspension wheel. are these what you guys call bogey wheels or idlers?

Just curious...what will happen if I run another few hundred miles this year before I change them? At this point, at rest, I'm able to spin the wheels freely (they aren't in contact with the track). I'm not sure if they do contact when going over bumps or uneven terrain?

Next...who's making the identical replacement with HARD rubber? I'd prefer not to have to fabricate brackets or the like.

 

[x2thez]

Yes those wheels that you describe are the Bogey Wheels as they used to be called or Idler wheels. I am not sure about the hardness of the rubber or not, but I know the Yamaha Accessory wheels are pretty good. Thats what I used to keep the stock look, but get a better wheel and a replaceable bearing.

 

[p0wd3rp1l0t]

i would suggest not riding until they are fixed otherwise you will have a high probability that your hifax will wear very quick

 

[Angus viper]

are these covered under warrenty? mine are also shot!

 

[p0wd3rp1l0t]

angus-i dont believe so since they are a "wear and tear" item

 

[snofisher]

if it is a 06 unit then the wheels should be covered. there was a recall on the idler wheels from that year sleds for the rubber comming off of the plastic.

 

[mtkaboater]

Don't be riding your sled with the crappy wheels that are not in contact with the track or you risk severe wear on your hyfax. I have 06 Vector and the wheels crapped too - Yamaha replaced them under warrenty but my dealer said he had to install them taking 3 days rather then just giving them to me to install...

 

[Angus viper]

dealer covered them! installed them myself.

 

[JohnWI]

dealer covered them! installed them myself.

Same here after bringing the topic up with my dealer. Let's hope the newer ones last longer!