Drive shaft and Pulley problems - please post here

[scarfacebling]

I recently had my warrior in for the trans recall and found out my warrior with only 5k miles has already worn out the Pulley shaft and front pulley - After reading on here I am not very happy that this is a problem that many of us have experienced -- After only 5k miles the pulley nut should not be losing itself and causing the shaft and pulley to strip. I believe with the CPS recall it all started with members complaining to Yamaha – I would like to do it again

[highlanderque]

Shortly after having my recall done I started to notice an oil leak, so when I took it back in, I was told that I would need the shaft replaced and that would cost me around $700.

quote:Originally posted by scarfacebling

I recently had my warrior in for the trans recall and found out my warrior with only 5k miles has already worn out the Pulley shaft and front pulley - After reading on here I am not very happy that this is a problem that many of us have experienced -- After only 5k miles the pulley nut should not be losing itself and causing the shaft and pulley to strip. I believe with the CPS recall it all started with members complaining to Yamaha – I would like to do it again

[armad]

I see you have the 31 tooth pulley. Do you know if it is aluminum or steel? The aluminum pulley does not last long. Especially if they didn't get the nut tight enough when the pulley was installed. There is also a locking tab that should be replaced when you change the pulley. I have an aluminum 31 on my standard R*. I just checked it a couple days ago. It was tight, but I found fine aluminum powder inside the cover. I have about 5000 mi. on the pulley. Did they replace the shaft for you? Most people I know now go with the steel pulley. It lasts a lot longer.

[jamesd]

OK, completely off topic but how do you have a five year old bike with only 5k on it??

And if you "or someone else" changed the pulley you are gonna have a hard time getting it covered. Not Yamaha's fault.

[scarfacebling]

I had the issue when the bike was bone stock except the pipes -- I had them add the 31tooth pulley when the problem was discovered. I only have 5k on an 02 because i bought in it 05 with 750 miles on it and I live in MN so 2-3k a year is pretty normal with how limited our riding season is

[jamesd]

Well if the dealer put it on they will get to fix it for free. Go to the service department, start nice, work your way to dick.

[nititgye]

I think Yamaha have already covered that problem since the 06 models, at least the one regarding the nut getting loose. They changed the locking washer for one without the tabs. Anyway, you can also get the shaft gone with an over tensioned belt, so have to keep that in mind also. I can't take a pic but I can post the service manual pics, hope it can show the difference.

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[scarfacebling]

quote:Originally posted by JamesD

Well if the dealer put it on they will get to fix it for free. Go to the service department, start nice, work your way to dick.


it was the sotck pullewy that was worn -- i replaced the stock one with the 31tooth this week. back to getting ppl to put their pulley problems in here

[Meatball]

Start nice work your way to dick.....now that's funny.

[MotoWarrior]

quote:Originally posted by Meatball

Start nice work your way to dick.....now that's funny.


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