wreckless700srx
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ok guys, we ALL know how insanely overpriced Yamha is on their dealer prices. I'm sure you're all like me when it comes to putting more money in their pockets. In doing a recent track swap I ofund out that Yamaha is outta their gords when it comes to replacing the chaincase and drive axle bearings. So I did some digging and some cross referencing and come up with these part numbers for all you guys. DO NOT spend the extra money!!
Drive axle bearing (clutch side) Yeah the weird one that ONLY Yamaha uses. Everyone else uses a domed type bearing Yamaha uses a flat style bearing. I was told that domed bearing would work just fine. I used a domed one for over 1,000 miles with no problems. however I did find an alternative to Yamaha's flat style bearing from J.R. Graham. The Part number is KX04164 and sells for $10.00 the part number on the domed bearing is FHS20516 and it sells for $10.60. These bearings BOTH have the integrated collar with the set screws just like the bearing Yamaha calls for....however Yamaha also wants nearly $30 for the same bearing.
OK.....chaincase bearings.......I learned a neat little trick from one of my mechanic buddies. This guy used to work for a Honda dealership re-building shocks. Those single sealed inner chaincase bearings that yamaha wants $40 each for.......you can use a simple 62052RS bearing.....yes...the same bearings in your idler wheels. They sell for about $5 through any aftermarket catalog. I opted to get the US made NTN bearing from my dealer.......it sells for $9.99......all you do is remove the seal on one side......and violla......you have the same exact bearing that Yamaha wants you to pay $40 for.
I just thought I would pass this along to you guys here.....I am sure some of the more seasoned guys already know this secret.....but for the rest of you just getting into doing your own wrenching, I thought this might help out a little.
Wreck
Drive axle bearing (clutch side) Yeah the weird one that ONLY Yamaha uses. Everyone else uses a domed type bearing Yamaha uses a flat style bearing. I was told that domed bearing would work just fine. I used a domed one for over 1,000 miles with no problems. however I did find an alternative to Yamaha's flat style bearing from J.R. Graham. The Part number is KX04164 and sells for $10.00 the part number on the domed bearing is FHS20516 and it sells for $10.60. These bearings BOTH have the integrated collar with the set screws just like the bearing Yamaha calls for....however Yamaha also wants nearly $30 for the same bearing.
OK.....chaincase bearings.......I learned a neat little trick from one of my mechanic buddies. This guy used to work for a Honda dealership re-building shocks. Those single sealed inner chaincase bearings that yamaha wants $40 each for.......you can use a simple 62052RS bearing.....yes...the same bearings in your idler wheels. They sell for about $5 through any aftermarket catalog. I opted to get the US made NTN bearing from my dealer.......it sells for $9.99......all you do is remove the seal on one side......and violla......you have the same exact bearing that Yamaha wants you to pay $40 for.
I just thought I would pass this along to you guys here.....I am sure some of the more seasoned guys already know this secret.....but for the rest of you just getting into doing your own wrenching, I thought this might help out a little.
Wreck