600 mile service warning

[FantasticJohnR]

OK, I read all the information on this forum and sometime you have to take things with a grain of salt-

BUT, the information going around about the dry drive splines is to be taken serioously.

I had my service done today on my ew 06- no problems anywhere on the stuff recommended to be checked by the Yamaha check list.

However, I asked them to check out the splines. They found that not only were they dry- but there was some oxidation beginning to take place. Also, the sharft drive gear oil was very dirty!

Engine oil was fine- no bits, very clean. All bearings torqued to specs.

So, I would re-emphasize what many have said and have the service guys grease the splines.

At my local dealership (Woods fun center Austin TX) another 06 had been serviced before mine- but the service guy said the FJR owner would only let them change the oil- that's it. If you are out there and reading this- go back and get a better check up

 

[radman]

Engine oil was fine- no bits, very clean. All bearings torqued to specs.

And they say I'm anal. That is one hell of a 600 mile check up. How did the rings look?

 

[Bagger]

John...

What are drive splines? And, how would one check to see if they are 'dry'?

Thanx if you or someone else knows about this.

BAGGER

 

[toophast]

What are drive splines?  And, how would one check to see if they are 'dry'?

Try looking here....clicky thingie B)

 

[user 2024]

Mr Fantastic got me worried so I had to check mine. Yamaha did not do an impressive job, but it would have been fine till first tire replacement. At least now I know for sure.