When to change Hyfax??

[Turbo50Mike]

I have a 2001 SXr 700. I changed the Hyfax at the beginning of the season. I put about 750 miles on the sled so far...I looked at the Hyfax the other day, and for the most part there's plenty of meat left on them...But in a few areas (like directly in the middle of the slider where there is no idler wheels) it's worn down to the wear line.

Is this normal? Should I replace them based on this 2" section that's low?

BTW - These are the "good" Yamaha brand Hyfax - Forget the part #, but they are supposed to be better than the standard ones - Maybe graphite or something.

Whadda ya say?

MJB

 

[Wilson]

Take a 10mm openend wrench if you can slide it over the Hyfax at any point along the side replace it .Cheaper and easyer than rail .

 

[vmaxjohn]

Run the track on the loose side, with no ratcheting. I've got 3200 miles on mine...this works very well.

 

[Turbo50Mike]

Yeah, I thought I had it on the loose side...I'd say it has about 1.5 - 2" of deflection with about 1/2 the weight (10lbs) that Yamaha recommended.

Seems just like in the spots where there are no wheels the hyfax is worn down.

Oh well. I'll try a little looser on these sliders and see what happens.

MJB

 

[Wilson]

That would be good with no weight on it .If it doesn't ratchet its not too loose .If it ratchets give it a half turn on each side and try it again .

 

[Turbo50Mike]

I see...So just let it droop 1.5" - 2" naturally...ok. I'll give it a shot.

MJB

 

[Wilson]

Unless you are picked then you have to make sure you are clearing the tunnel ,pics make abig difference ,more weight .

 

[Turbo50Mike]

Yeah, it's got 144 Woody's carbides with plastic backers.

MJB

 

[Wilson]

I think I would go closer to the 1.5 in then ,we need input from guys with picks ,I have had no experience with them .
Sorry