Pro-Action Steering Shaft

[PZ 1]

From what I have read here, Yamaha came out with a stronger steering shaft to replace the earlier ones that were breaking. Was it changed in production at some point and if so, does anyone know when?

I want to do something with mine to prevent it breaking, and am contemplating getting a new or used one, or reinforcing my original one. If I buy used, I will need to know when the heavier ones began in production.

It is a 1997. The current part number is 8CR-23813

I understand that they broke near the bottom of the shaft?

 

[snowdad4]

2000 and up were reportedly stronger. the break point typically was at the top, just below where the bars mounted. easy to reinforce by simply adding an insert tube and a few welds by drilling and spotting. have done several. never had one break at the bottom, always up high, but thats just me.

 

[PZ 1]

Thank you snowdad4.

 

[Maim]

betheviper used to have these used for sale if you are still looking for one.