vmaxx questions . . .

[Indy]

98 vmaxx etc deluxe. Ya, I know this is the 4 stroke side, however I dont have much luck on the 2 smoke side.

1. The steering is very sloppy, loose. So I know it is in the shaft, underside of motor, what are the parts needed? does the engine need pulled?

2. Grips, I've had to re-rivet a few times. The switch turns way too loose. Now they've quit working.
do I need to replace all? OEM or aftermarket make a difference? How do you remove the old grips and replace (tips)

I plan on attending the Novi show so I can purchase the parts (aftermarket) there if necessary.

 

[Phazer2Viper]

I can help you out with the grips. You should just stick with the OEM grips. Some aftermarket grips dont work on yamahas. OEM 2stroke grips worked great for me.

 

[Yamadog]

The steering linkage should be accessable by removing the expansion pipe. Its been years since I sold mine but there might be a linkage behind the motor also that may be the culprit. Mine had 16000 miles on it and was still as tight as the day it was built.

 

[Yamadog]

Here is the look up schematic

http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/pa...(1998_SNOWMOBILE)/STEERING_(VX700XTCDB_-_1998)

 

[Yamadog]

Sorry that link fails just go to Yamaha sight and go to snowmobile parts

 

[Indy]

Thanks Dog, I should be bringing it home soon. I hope I dont need to pull engine.

 

[guardrail]

Didn't someone used to make an idler arm with a bearing in it, and a grease fitting? Maybe Bender?