loose nut - lower ball joint drop off

[sniperviper]

This thing happened on two 08 nytros this weekend. One of the sled has only minor damages but from what I have heard, the other one is totalled becase the failure happened at high speed. The last mentioned sled was a brand new leftower with only 200miles on it.

Anyone else seen this happening?

 

[Crewchief47]

Nope, sounds like maybe dealer prep from when they changed the ball joints, if they did.

The bolt goes through the top and i believe it's a nyloc nut, so it would have taken some doing.

 

[grizztracks]

You can't just pull these things out and run them all season without checking them over. I bring mine in and check it over at least once a week or ever couple hundred miles of riding. I lift the front and rear and check for loose bolts, joints, bushings, welds and leaks. I also put a little grease to it as long as I have it up (If possible, always unload pivot points before adding grease). If you feel beat after a long day of riding just think about what your sled went through.

Don't be lazy, Be safe! A quick look over before every ride only takes a few minutes.

 

[Southern Renegade]

You can't just pull these things out and run them all season without checking them over. I bring mine in and check it over at least once a week or ever couple hundred miles of riding. I lift the front and rear and check for loose bolts, joints, bushings, welds and leaks. I also put a little grease to it as long as I have it up (If possible, always unload pivot points before adding grease). If you feel beat after a long day of riding just think about what your sled went through.

Don't be lazy, Be safe! A quick look over before every ride only takes a few minutes.

I learned the hard way on this also. My A arm bolt came out riding and the other side was loose. I called my dealer and yamaha said it was owner maintenance. I guess I am used to trucks after being out of the sport for soo long, not used to checking everything every time you go out after spending 8400 on a brand new machine. Live and learn