Author Topic: The front sprocket nut and washer saga (Read 50042 times)

Jazz999 · « **Reply #50 on:** 30 January 2013, 02:48:28 pm »

Lol - think we should call it the Arthur gasket.

......

Cos it's only 'alf a gasket :-)

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alexanderfitu · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 January 2013, 02:48:42 pm »

haha!

darrsi · « **Reply #52 on:** 30 January 2013, 02:56:01 pm »

That gasket is about as useful as an ash tray on the bike......

Jazz999 · « **Reply #53 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:02:55 pm »

Ordered the nut and lock washer from fowlers, and the gasket too
Figured that if it hasn't been changed, I'll change it; if it has then I have it for when I replace the sprocket and chain. Total price Inc delivery just over £13.

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alexanderfitu · « **Reply #54 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:04:09 pm »

That was my experience with them as well, no online parts suppliers for that sprocket nut, oh well, Changed mine in 3 minutes with an impact gun.

darrsi · « **Reply #55 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:06:12 pm »

This is it in case anyone's wondering what we're talking about!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Genuine-Nut-and-Washer-Lock-90891-10124-/230918451728?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c3cff210

alexanderfitu · « **Reply #56 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:06:43 pm »

Shiney shiney

andybesy · « **Reply #57 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:09:29 pm »

I got mine done recently. I never actually had any problems with it, but wanted it done as a precaution after reading this forum.

My local Yam dealer also said there was nothing on the system about it, but was vaguely aware that others had expressed concerns about the nut and had it changed.

I didn't bother arguing about warranties with them. I picked up the part myself from Wemoto and just handed it over when I went in for service, asking them to fit it with locktight.

They told me there was no sign of any problems with the old one having come loose, and handed over the old part so I knew it had been done.

Much happier now it's been done - was weighing on my mind a little. For the sake of a tenner well worth it I reckon.

Andy

DryRob · « **Reply #58 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:10:33 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 30 January 2013, 11:09:31 am

Quote from: DryRob on 30 January 2013, 11:00:33 am
Quote from: darrsi on 30 January 2013, 10:18:05 am
Nice work, not all the shops have done that in the past!

My local dealer denied any knowledge of it and offered me the original part as a replacement because "that's what it says on the system".

They tried, at first. However, I'd done my homework, and quoted the service numbers to the chap (see the article "Lost your front sprocket" - hidden in there is a reference to Service note 2005-12A). He said I would have to call Yam UK to confirm it. So I did, and got a very helpful chap at the other end who was very apologetic, but confirmed that the job WAS Yamaha's responsibility, and that the cost of replacing the sprocket would be covered by Yam UK. But the dealer did try and play the "first I've ever heard of it" card. He did back down after I told him I'd just spoken to Yam UK, and that they would foot the bill.

If you'll forgive me for saying so, your dealer is bullshitting you, Rob. Either that, or he's crap!

Probably both. I changed mine when I fitted new sprockets and chain. It was less hassle for me to do it than pester the dealer and arrange them to do a fix which I wouldn't have trusted and would've ended up checking myself anyway

andybesy · « **Reply #59 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:12:44 pm »

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer_sp/02-03/picture/sprocket_front_retaining_nut_kit_oem/

That should be the kit with the new nut.

Jazz999 · « **Reply #60 on:** 30 January 2013, 05:21:40 pm »

That's the one but wow! Expensive! The kit from fowlers was £4.74 plus vat, gasket about £2,delivery first class £3.50 odd.

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darrsi · « **Reply #61 on:** 30 January 2013, 06:52:13 pm »

Quote from: Jazz999 on 30 January 2013, 05:21:40 pm

That's the one but wow! Expensive! The kit from fowlers was £4.74 plus vat, gasket about £2,delivery first class £3.50 odd.

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You did ask for the part number i stated earlier didn't you?
That sounds too cheap, especially for Fowlers?

Jazz999 · « **Reply #62 on:** 30 January 2013, 07:26:22 pm »

Yep, quoted that part number - checked on live chat first then rang a little while later to order. He confirmed it was the lock washer AND nut kit.

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darrsi · « **Reply #63 on:** 30 January 2013, 07:56:56 pm »

I thought i paid about a tenner for mine but maybe it was the bloody postage that bumped it up too

Jazz999 · « **Reply #64 on:** 30 January 2013, 08:49:28 pm »

Prob! I was pretty happy with the cost seeing as it's piece of mind and will fix a potentially expensive breakdown if it does go big style!
This is why forums like this are invaluable IMO as otherwise I would have been blissfully unaware - So Kudos to all Foccers out there who keep each other Foccing!

unfazed · « **Reply #65 on:** 30 January 2013, 11:04:06 pm »

Quote from: packie on 30 January 2013, 10:14:56 am

Quote from: unfazed on 29 January 2013, 11:14:54 pm
Packie
About a mile as the crow flies west of the Airport.
Where abouts are you?

Ballinhassig area so? I'm in the City...southside. I work on the Airport Road so you might see my blue Fazer with white wheels floating about!

Packie
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Jazz999 · « **Reply #66 on:** 31 January 2013, 04:27:23 pm »

Good service - Ordered half 3 yesterday, in my post box 10am today. Lovely jubbly!

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darrsi · « **Reply #67 on:** 31 January 2013, 04:34:34 pm »

Fowlers and Wemoto are normally very quick with their postage, i think they simply understand that when you order a part you basically would like it 'yesterday'

Jazz999 · « **Reply #68 on:** 31 January 2013, 04:45:52 pm »

Yeah definitely - Wemoto have been quick as well in the past for me too, both recommended. Chap on the phone at Fowlers was very good - scarily polite in truth!

rjd1 · « **Reply #69 on:** 03 February 2013, 02:35:28 am »

i said earlier in the thread i done the upgrade nut and washer on wifes 600 fazer

WE GOT IT FREE FROM YAMAHA

dont understand why your all paying for them, they recognise the fault and supply them for FREE

darrsi · « **Reply #70 on:** 03 February 2013, 10:28:49 am »

Quote from: rjd1 on 03 February 2013, 02:35:28 am

i said earlier in the thread i done the upgrade nut and washer on wifes 600 fazer

WE GOT IT FREE FROM YAMAHA

dont understand why your all paying for them, they recognise the fault and supply them for FREE

Some people on here from much older posts have tried but their dealers have denied all knowledge of any known problem, so for the sake of a tenner they've just bought it and got it sorted for peace of mind.

Chris · « **Reply #71 on:** 03 February 2013, 01:31:35 pm »

Quote from: rjd1 on 03 February 2013, 02:35:28 am

i said earlier in the thread i done the upgrade nut and washer on wifes 600 fazer

WE GOT IT FREE FROM YAMAHA

dont understand why your all paying for them, they recognise the fault and supply them for FREE

Out of interest how did you get in touch with Yamaha? As in what phone number did you ring?

Thanks, Chris

gerkin · « **Reply #72 on:** 11 February 2013, 06:33:00 pm »

gerkin · « **Reply #73 on:** 11 February 2013, 06:36:11 pm »

gerkin · « **Reply #74 on:** 11 February 2013, 06:39:16 pm »

standard and thicker upgraded nut copied from old fazer forum