pete72
New member
hey guys, i have the rear suspension pulled out of my 87 exciter and looks like my front mounting shaft is toast. the aluminum has eroded inside the steel frame and does not turn. i'd like to replace but need this one out. im sure it will be a challenge even with spray and heat and beat but my question is is this a 1 piece shaft or 2??? should it drive straight out?
Throttle Junkie35
New member
It will have to be milled out. Unless you melt them out with an acetylene torch and risk making the arm brittle, you will have to mill them out. Take them to a local machine shop. I would imagine the rest of the shafts are seized as welll, 2 in the front arm, 3 in the rear arm.
pete72
New member
im not sure im understanding throttle junkie35. im working on the rear suspension front shaft that bolts to the tunnel. is it a 1 piece shaft?
YooperWoods
New member
No, it's 2 pieces. He's saying that the aluminum shaft that is stuck inside will literally have to be drilled out, or bored out on a milling machine to be correct. I'd check them all out before you commit. Might be easier/cheaper to swap another skid in.
pete72
New member
10-4!!!!!!!!! i was hoping it was 1 piece and could be driven out from 1 side and replaced. i wasn't wanting to break the whole thing down but looks like i will be now. that being the case i can drill it out myself just wasn't sure about the 1 or 2 piece . i am yet to find a replacement shaft. anyone have a good source???????
pete72
New member
well just so others know its just a 1 piece shaft and not 2 as others have said.
Throttle Junkie35
New member
Yep, it is a one piece shaft. I buy 7/8" round aluminum stock from fastenal and make my own. They are still available from Yamaha for about $25. Part number 8A5-47465-02-00