Idler Wheels

[goliath]

Idler wheels seem to be disintegrating, anyone ever replace them, if so could you explain how. It is the inside wheels that are gone, bearings seem to be shot.

Thanks

 

[kargaaro]

How many miles? I lost 2 bearings in idler wheels this year and the remaining ones weren't good when I tore it down. Mine's got 7000 miles. Screwed up some collars and stuff when they went too so I will now replace them every 5k or so.

You basically have to take the skid out and tear it down to get to all of them. Some of the wheels have bearings that can be replaced (Bearing #'s(6004) & (6205)) but the rest are integrated in the wheel and must be replaced with OEM or aftermarket.

 

[goliath]

Its the inners that are gone, I have 4900miles on the sled, is dropping the skid a big job

 

[Elypsis]

Not really, a second set of hands comes in handy...as does a few Blue Mountains.

I recently pulled my skid and replaced the idlers, slides, and RA cable (which had broken). If you have all the parts and tools handy it's really only 3-4 hours to do the first time. Aim for a full afternoon or a couple of evenings to be safe.

I find it best to take your time and size everything up. Haste makes waste.

Its the inners that are gone, I have 4900miles on the sled,
is dropping the skid a big job

 

[brenpire]

Hey Elypsis, Did you replace them with stock or aftermarket? If you went aftermarket what did you go with? All my wheels have the bearings built in. It would be nice to have replacable ones.

 

[Elypsis]

I went with aftermarket ones based on some positive feedback from another member on here, actually.

Here's the link: http://www.shopexcellmotorsports.com/Ex ... 1259&fpg=1

I had the same issue as you...wheels with the bearings molded in. Not a great setup. These wheels are slightly bigger than the stock ones which will also save your slides (say good bye to engine breaking too) and they have replacable bearings. Can't go wrong, me thinks.

Hey Elypsis, Did you replace them with stock or aftermarket? If you went aftermarket what did you go with? All my wheels have the bearings built in. It would be nice to have replacable ones.

 

[cobra93302]

If you are talking about the 6 idler wheels on the suspension, I did not take the suspension out. Just loosen the track and unbolt the old ones and put the new ones on. I ordered acceserory wheels form Port Yamaha and they work fine.

 

[planner]

There are plenty of posts on here concerning these idler wheels The Yamaha accessory wheels cost about $20 vs $75 for the ones listed in their parts manual. Quick change-out; I carry spare with me on long trip,Just loosen unbolt and replace. You should pull your idlers every season, pop the seals;flush out the grease and repack. Even though they are sealed a lot of grit and water can and does get it there.

 

[goliath]

Sounds easy, wasn't that easy had to drop the skid and when I got it apart found more issue's now replacing all wheels bearings and bushings... great.

How do I know if the shocks are still good the compress easy and slowly expand.

 

[radianguy]

Just a word of advice on the Excell wheels guys, I lost one of my wheels last week, check them! I am going to replace the supplied lock nuts with nyloc nuts, much better IMO!

 

[Irv]

I replaced all my stock wheels with the new Yamaha ones (2010's I believe?)
They now come with replacable bearings.

1000km's so far and no issues yet. The spoked ones are suppose to be a little tougher I am told?

 

[studdog]

This season has been very hard on suspension parts. I have replaced many bearings in wheels twice. Snirt and dirt burns up bearings fast. I am changing rear axle wheel bearing before my next rip.

 

[Gone Blue]

I replaced all my stock wheels with the new Yamaha ones (2010's I believe?)
They now come with replacable bearings.

1000km's so far and no issues yet. The spoked ones are suppose to be a little tougher I am told?

X2, I have replaced every wheel in my skid except 2 with these Yamaha assc. wheels. They seem pretty robust and have replaceable bearings. You wont find any wheels much cheaper than these and they look great. G.B.

 

[Viper_Dave]

Kill 2 birds with 1 stone and install Excel's new oversized wheels. Durable, roll easier and lessen you hifax wear. I don't have my receipt in front of me, but I think they are $29.00 a piece. I have 1,000 mi. on mine and they look better than the stock ones I removed with 330 mi. on them.

 

[Honk]

You Newbs need to do a bunch a reading on these issues! Been hashed over for Years! Try a seach! Also if You have wheel issues and have never changed or rebuilt a shock since new,Its NOWS the time for some TLC!