venture 488 track replacement

[1yamaha1]

do i have to replace the seals in the chain case when i change the track or are they reuseable , just looking what part to buy before i replace the track.

 

[low slung]

If you have a TSS chassis venture then you should have the quick change driveshaft.My fathers 1996 ET410II did not require the chain case to be opened(the driveshaft inside the tunnel goes into a cup with an o-ring on the end of the driveshaft).You won,t lose any oil when you remove the shaft.Just remove the skid,speedo bearing and the shaft should pop right out.

 

[1yamaha1]

thanks i'll look in the tunnel i have the older venture like the 1995 with the struts and hood mounted wind shield , with reversed lever on the left

 

[inuvikris]

Dude you have got to be ****in kidding me. I just finished tearing the whole chaincase apart and now can't pull the journal off, so I'm stuck. Are you telling me all I had to do was loosen the speedo side off, drop the skid and pull?

 

[PZ 1]

do i have to replace the seals in the chain case when i change the track or are they reuseable , just looking what part to buy before i replace the track.

You do not have to replace the seal, most often they are not. But consider the age of the sled and the seal is not expensive - make your choice. You might need a chain case cover gasket if it tears.

You do have to remove the drive axle but do not have to remove the chain case.