Toasted my skid rails and hyfax? Dealer wants $715 to fix???

[Phazed]

rails are around 250-300 a pice some times. end caps 30-40 and hyfax 40 a set.

Do I need the end caps? Or can I reuse my old ones?

I'm assuming that since you noted them I will need them. I just don't see why they would be bad.

 

[mxbulldog]

Any idea if there is a difference between SMA-8GL92-00-HP (for Nytro) and SMA-8GC92-00-HP (for Phazer)? My dealer gave me the Nytro slides today, according to the part number, when I asked for the Phazer sliders.

Thanks

 

[FreezerBurnt]

If the rails are chewed?

How is the track???

 

[SledderSteve]

I will definitely be keeping a better eye on these things in the future.

A very quick and easy way to check your hyfax is to use the open end of a wrench as a go-nogo gauge. 10mm is nogo and if you can slip the open end of a 10mm over any point of the hyfax along the rail it's time to replace the hyfax like immediately.

Hope this helps for the future.

Sure wish I knew what you were saying, I'd like to check this on my sled, but I don't know what you mean.

-Steve

I hope the picture explains it. In this case the hyfax is at 14mm and does not need to be replaced.

 

[Phazed]

If the rails are chewed?

How is the track???

The dealer never mentioned the track I would assume that they would have if there was a problem.

But I will check that while my skid is out.

 

[SharkAttak]

I will definitely be keeping a better eye on these things in the future.

A very quick and easy way to check your hyfax is to use the open end of a wrench as a go-nogo gauge. 10mm is nogo and if you can slip the open end of a 10mm over any point of the hyfax along the rail it's time to replace the hyfax like immediately.

Hope this helps for the future.

Sure wish I knew what you were saying, I'd like to check this on my sled, but I don't know what you mean.

-Steve

I hope the picture explains it. In this case the hyfax is at 14mm and does not need to be replaced.

that is a great way to check it, quick and easy

 

[jspags]

980 miles on my hyfax and wore a thumb size hole through to the metal. I already have the lo-sno kit on my sled. I had a Viper that did the same thing, I can't believe this is still a problem with Yamahas

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

Phazed,

i would check with ulmer racing they have new rails for less than yamaha.

http://www.ulmerracing.com/

apexrtxguy

 

[ndc821]

Phazed,

I had a similar problem at about 800 miles. Luckily I caught it before it completely destroyed my slide rails, but they did get worn down slightly. However I put in a warranty claim to Yamaha and they sent me new slide rails at no cost, but would not cover the labor to fix. So I have new rails I am going to put on as a summer project.

Try getting your dealer to warranty them, all you will have to pay is labor which is still about $400. If the dealer wont help you out, call Yamaha directly.

Also try the suggestion of loosening the track as much as possible so that it doesnt ratchet, and tightening the limiter strap up 1 hole. There is also an aftermarket Lo-Snow wheel kit from Hi Performance Engineering that is $20 cheaper than the Yamaha kit. www.hiperf.com

Good Luck!

 

[GypsyRoots]

I will definitely be keeping a better eye on these things in the future.

A very quick and easy way to check your hyfax is to use the open end of a wrench as a go-nogo gauge. 10mm is nogo and if you can slip the open end of a 10mm over any point of the hyfax along the rail it's time to replace the hyfax like immediately.

Hope this helps for the future.

Nice tip!
Simple and accurate way to measure... Thanks!

As for the Low Snow Wheels, I had them installed very early and my first set of hyfax lasted 3,500 miles. Keep in mind that we had an EXTREME LOW SNOW year in west Alaska, and there was a lot of wear...
I'd say they work...But can anyone explain to me why they are so small?????
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't a bigger wheel decrease RPM at the bearing? Thus extending it's life? Really, am I even close?

 

[ndc821]

Gypsy,

You are correct bigger wheels would create less stress on the bearings however they would also require a redesign to be able to mount larger wheels. Mainly the shaft or bracket holding the wheels would have to mount slightly higher to make up the difference in the size of the wheel.

 

[Phazed]

I'm embarrassed to post these.
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The mud is from when I had to ride through the yard when I was taking it in for recall. Rain melting 10" of snow = mess.

The slides still had a usable amount left, besides that one area.
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[maddogjeff]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiicccce.

 

[fletch83]

do you know a welder?, i would weld a piece of flat bar there then clean it up to make it look new again, it looks like an hour worth of work but worth it

 

[Phazed]

Eh, I've already got the brand new rails about completely installed.