My 90k old '99 was making the odd rattle, so today, having just shelled out on tyres, I decided to check, and look and behold, the front sprocket nut had spun loose and Stripped the shaft. (Yes it was the newer type nut).
Yes, just weld the nut on. It's what I've done to mine.
Sounds barbaric, but it does the job and when the C&S needs changing you can cut the weld with an angle grinder and reweld afterwards.
I read somewhere Yamaha would put them right if they chewed the shaft, I don't know if it applies to 2nd hand bikes but worth a try, I'd call yamaha national office first a local dealer will probably tell you no because they won't want to do it unless it comes from upstairs.
(14-04-17, 07:10 PM)HydrocarbonPrimate link Wrote: I read somewhere Yamaha would put them right if they chewed the shaft, I don't know if it applies to 2nd hand bikes but worth a try, I'd call yamaha national office first a local dealer will probably tell you no because they won't want to do it unless it comes from upstairs.
Maybe a few years ago but only then if it happened on a factory fit nut, so not a replaced one
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
(30-03-17, 12:49 AM)Disorderlypunk link Wrote: if you decide to break the bike get in touch with me i will have the wheels and tyres of you in a heartbeat
-dont need wheels but tyres i do lol
By the way if you get get hit by a bus can i have first dibs on your nose ring?
That's what that sounded like!
More people are born because of alcohol than will ever die from it.
i was pissed im skint and need new tyres lol got em now though
how you know i have a nose ring - but if i get hit by a bus yes its yours
-lol
(ooh yeah just realised with a name like disorderly punk it was a high chance i had one lol)
Had it welded up by local bike shop, lasted a couple more weeks but the weld didn't hold. Can't be bothered with it now, so she'll be up for sale.
Plus points:
Properly fitted HID projectors (new bulbs recently fitted)
Plus spare stock headlight
2014 r6 shock
Pr4 front 500 miles
Bt23 rear 750 miles
Givi rack
Bar risers
Heated grips (worn but work)
SS exhaust
K&N air filter
Couple of months mot remaining.
Bad points:
Stripped output shaft.
Engine has 90k but has been as good as gold.
I'm the 2nd owner and always used k&n air and oil filters and regular oil changes.
I dont really want the hassle of parting it out.
If someone wants it at 450 they can take it.
Bring a welder and happy for you to weld the nut on and have a cuppa and ride it away, or bring a van or trailer. Or risk riding it as is.