The front sprocket nut and washer saga

[darrsi]

Mucking around with a socket set in the pouring rain, or making a phone call from the comfort of an armchair? I know which I consider to be less hassle!!  :lol

What's the point in making a phone call if it's possibly already been done???

[ChristoT]

lol! I think its the going to the dealears, booking it in, waiting around etc. :p

If the mod's been done, chances are it'll be on Yamaha's records. If the bike isn't on the records, then chances are it wasn't done. Booking in isn't generally a problem, and the did my bike in under an hour - and that was with 2 bikes in front of me too (different jobs on theirs).

Darrsi - what's the point in disturbing the gasket, and dismantling the cover if it has possibly been done? I don't know how good you are with a toolkit, but I'm a noob, and prefer leaving stuff like that to those who know what they're doing.

[alexanderfitu]

Each to their own, I would much rather do my own work than let a dealer work it, that way I know its done right.

[darrsi]

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lol! I think its the going to the dealears, booking it in, waiting around etc. :p

If the mod's been done, chances are it'll be on Yamaha's records. If the bike isn't on the records, then chances are it wasn't done. Booking in isn't generally a problem, and the did my bike in under an hour - and that was with 2 bikes in front of me too (different jobs on theirs).

Darrsi - what's the point in disturbing the gasket, and dismantling the cover if it has possibly been done? I don't know how good you are with a toolkit, but I'm a noob, and prefer leaving stuff like that to those who know what they're doing.
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My bike's been done, but i kept it a secret from Yamaha, it's between me and the bike!
As for the gasket, yeah i kind of see your point, but it doesn't do anything at all.
And as for rain, you're a biker now, we don't feel rain.  :lol

[Jazz999]

Well the dealer rang back after checking with Yamaha - says that there are no recalls or update/product notices outstanding on my bike. Think when the weather picks up I'll take a look anyway, I'm not riding much at the mo so if it needs replacing I'll do it myself and it can sit there while i wait for the mod kit and gasket to arrive 

[darrsi]

They come in a kit, not seperately part number 90891-10124.
Do not buy any other part number if offered, the above only!

[Lawrence]

Gasket?  What gasket?  :look

I was thinking of drilling a hole in the cover and sticking a rubber bung in it so I can check it occasionally.  I'm a bit paranoid about it now since it fell off and tend to check it weekly (600 miles) along with everything else.

[Jazz999]

Cheers darrsi - already made a note of that for when the time comes 

[alexanderfitu]

Apparently there is a gasket there!

Never noticed it myself

[Jazz999]

Lol -  think we should call it the Arthur gasket.

......

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

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[Jazz999]

Lol -  think we should call it the Arthur gasket.

......

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

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[alexanderfitu]

haha!

[darrsi]

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

[Jazz999]

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]

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]

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

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Genuine...35c3cff210

[alexanderfitu]

Shiney shiney

[andybesy]

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]

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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".
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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!
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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]

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_6...t_kit_oem/


That should be the kit with the new nut.