split rail skis darting

[jminor1]

I have them on my 09 nytro and am running my front floats at near 90lbs and today it was feeling twitchy like it's darting any thoughts?

 

[sxvipersman]

How is front end bushings, and ski alignment.

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[grizztracks]

Are all the ski rubbers still there? The split rails tend to kick them out. Without the rubbers under the spindle you'll lose proper ski pressure which may cause increased darting.

 

[Sevey]

On the same snow condition? I notice when its hard and crusty out they are a touch twitchy - but those dual keels really grip that kind of snow.

MS

 

[Alphadog]

Check that you did not break a carbide it happened to me , I also had a rubber come out like Grizz said. Put new ones in and stearing like a dream, I really like them anyway.

 

[jminor1]

Rubbers are there, carbides are good. I did notice however play in the ball joint in the spindle..

 

[sprintcat]

Yamaha ball joints are junk..

 

[Sevey]

I have replaced mine once already and after this season, albeit a short one there is increasing play in the upper ball joint and the steering joint. Looks like they will need to be changed again.
MS

 

[sprintcat]

 

[YamBam]

Imo the split rails put additional pressure and wear on all the ball joints. Still worth the great performance.