Beating a dead horse?(cracks)

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Ok guys. I know that this topic has been covered almost as much as the ecp kits :) but today it hit home for me. I just picked up a 2005 RX1-ER with 1800 miles on it and was in the process of greasing the skid when I noticed cracks in the rails where the inside idler wheels bolt on. I know that the 06s are "beefier" than the 05s but I have also read enough posts here to know that even the 06s will crack. Since this sled was not bought at a dealer waranty is not an option for me. Do I

A) Replace the rails with 05s and add the "kit" to the rails.

B) Replace the rails with 06s and pray I get a Wednesday set

C) Replace the rails with "something else".

Installing an aftermarket skid is NOT AN OPTION. This is going to be my father-inlaw's sled and dropping 1-2 grand right off the bat is not going to make team blue look too good.
 
isn't the only difference in the "rails" from 05 to 06 the re-enforcement kit?
 
From the posts I have read it seems that the thickness of the rails were actually increased. Someone correct me if I am wrong on this.
 
Don't just leave it. The rails will crack through and the inner wheels will fall off.

With no warranty, your best bet is to ask Yamaha if they will help you out. They might.

What you want is a set of 2006 rails plus the rail reinforcement kit. The 06 rails are quite a bit taller where they need to be and fit with the reinforcement kit better (don't crack as easily where one of the bolt holes needs to be drilled in the 05 rails - the 06 rails already have the holes too).

On top of that I would make sure that an updated 06 front pivot arm is installed along with the updated 06 bushings. The 06 arm is much stronger and the updated bushings last much longer (plus the 06 arm will let you grease the upper bushings on the front arm).

Once you have all of the updates, the skids are much more durable (not bulletproof, but not too bad).
 
Lot's of good ideas. But do NOT miss going back to Yamaha first. Sometimes they suprise you. Especially, with things they know there is a problem with.
 
good faith

yamaha may replace yourrails under what they call"good faith"clause.what this is is even though your sled is no longer under warranty,they(at their discrection)will replace the defective part.yamaha knows their is a problem so they might go good on it.contact your dealer first,if they wont help you contact yamaha yourself.

shane
 
I was amazed when a month ago Yamaha replaced my Front Pivot Arm under warranty. They wouldn't cover the bushings though so I replaced them myself.

Also about the Rail Kit. I replaced my 05 rails last year with 05 rails and added the stiffener kit. So far so good. Now new cracks. This kit just bolts right in.

Kit number for the Rear Suspension Rail Upgrade kit is 8FU-0S187-KT-00 for the 2005 RX-1.

Chris
 
Fryguy,
The only difference between the '06 rails is they are pre-drilled to accept the rail reinforcements which came stock on '06s. So if you put '06 rails on an '05 without adding the reinforcements you have rails that are weaker than '05s because they have holes drilled in them!
Talk to your dealer and ask him to order part # 8FU-0S187-KT-00 which is the RX-1 Rail Reinforcement Kit specifically designed for '05 RX-1s.

Then ask him to contact Yam and ask for goodwill. Can't hurt, being 2nd owner you might not get any help but maybe they'll meet ya halfway and pay for the parts.

But regardless of who pays or which rail ('05 or '06) you install, make SURE the rail reinforcement kit is installed.

Hope that helps.
 
No, the 06 rails are not identical to the 05 rails with holes drilled in them.

The 06 rails are taller, reinforced around the drilled holes for the reinforcement kit and overall stronger and less prone to cracking.

If you're getting new rails, 06 rails are what you want.

You definitely also want the rail reinforcement kit (I agree this is most important).
 
Thanks for all the advices guys! Port Yamaha has the skid right now, just dropped it off this weekend. Too bad they are all at the NOVI show lol!! Poor Mike has to tend shop. I am having them document the issue and will try for a "good will" from Yamaha. If they can cover the cost of parts that would be awesome. I'll let you guys know what happens from here.
 
Well, no such luck with Yamaha Service, time to try Yamaha Customer Relations and see what happens from there. No hard feelings yet :) I'm just going to have to get it fixed asap now... snow is right arround the corner.
 
Well, thanks to the wonderful guys at Port Yamaha, all is right with the world now.

Port gave me a great deal on the parts, they tried to get it covered through Yamaha Service and was a no go. They had me call Yamaha Customer Care and after a consult with Port I got a credit from Yamaha to go towards the parts.

Bottome line- if I wasn't a Yamaholic for life already, this would have sealed the deal. Kudos to Yamaha for helping me out.

To everyone at Port Yamaha, THANK YOU! You guys will be seeing more of me! I highly recomend these guys, top notch and very informative.
 
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