Mono Shock idler wheel question

[snomonut]

I have 6,000 miles on my '06 Attak and after pulling out the skid, most of the idler bearings are junk. That's the by-product of running trails in the U.P. that were mostly minimal snow to all out junk last winter. Don't get me wrong, I would run it all over again!

Anyway, the question is, I know that when Yamaha initially had supplier issues with idlers, a lot of you found alternates to purchase and install in the skid. I really don't want to pay Yamaha part prices here (as in OUCH!!) and was wondering where to look for quality replacements.

 

[Grimm]

I went with Kimpex wheels, which worked very well. Basically, after one season of riding on them, I've only had to grease the bearings.

You can get them through Dennis Kirk

 

[sobfrogg]

If you want Yami parts go on Port Yamaha's site. They give an online discount and you get out of paying for sales tax.
If i need parts and can wait I order from Port

 

[welterracer]

You can replace them with some cheaper (but better) wheels that richmotorsports.com offers..

You can also get slydog bogie wheels from ULMERRACING.COM (thats where i orderd from)

Both guys are great..

 

[Grimm]

Yamaha idlers wheels are overpriced pieces of _______.
If your bearings fail, you have to buy a new wheel/bearing combo.
If your wheels fail, you have to buy a new wheel/bearing combo.

Seems logical to buy just a new bearing for $3.00 when it fails, than to buy a new wheel/bearing for $30.

Just do a search here and you'll see how many members have experienced problems with the wheels on the 4 strokes.

Stop giving Yamaha your hard earned money for these garbage wheels.

Then and only then will Yamaha improve the quality of them.

 

[welterracer]

here is a link to richmotorsports aftermarket wheels

http://richmotorsports.com/store/view_p ... LA578PU198

Here is a link to the slydog wheels..

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?p=392541#392541

 

[snomonut]

Thanks to everyone for their usual quick and informative replies! I just placed my order with Rich Motor Sports. Being slightly oversized (to reduce slide wear) was the deciding factor!

 

[Shootinstick]

All 6 wheels on my 07 Attack were junk after last winter's 1500 miles of riding. Outside 4 of them were warped and all the bearings were rough. I had my dealer warranty them and got free replacements. I'm sure the new ones won't last either, but as long as they replace them for free I can stall off buying others. When I do have to buy them, I will probably go with Richies.

Jim

 

[snomonut]

I do have to say that I suffered none of the delamination issues with my wheels and have NEVER previously had an issue with Yamaha issued idlers.

Now, with that being said, I do agree with Grimm in that I wish the bearing (only) were a replacement item...or made a maintenance item by simply repacking them (yes, I have read the threads about inserting a needle into the bearings to grease them).

I still attribute my bearing issues to the absolute crud I subjected my sled to last year. After one trip, my skid was ORANGE and it wasn't from running through the Fanta factory!

 

[sobfrogg]

After 2000 miles I had NO problems w/ delaminating wheels on my 06 Attak. A few of them were bent ( ).. Not sure how I did that but I would think it had something to do w/ jumping ( and weighing 250lbs )....
Anyway I wanted the Yami acces Spoked wheels. The bearings can be replaced in them THEY ARE BLUE

sobfrogg