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That's the easy part. How do you compress the upper airfoil rubber tube so you can slide the mounting accessories past the end is the big question. I am at the point of throwing tools across the garage,
@nickmcnellis3937Күн бұрын
Exactly the video I was looking for, found on first shot. Nice work!
@DirtRoadLife1Күн бұрын
Awesome!! Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment Nick! And happy 4th
@ianspingle88652 күн бұрын
Wonder if anyone has any idea how many feral cows are running around out there?
@DirtRoadLife12 күн бұрын
3 at least still left after about 4 years now…
@FirewoodMidwest5 күн бұрын
That’s some challenging riding. I was wondering where you were gonna go after you crossed that creek.😁All that timber riding and your buddy gets a rut out in the open. That’s a bummer. Hope he was alright. Bet he was sore in the morning non the less. Happens when you least expect it. Buddy of mine flat tracked for 30yrs, XR750’s nationally as a pro, Rotax 600’s in the seniors class. Ended his racing at my place on a XR75 with a boxers concussion. Always enjoy the videos.👍🏻
@DirtRoadLife15 күн бұрын
Man that’s a bummer but you’re exactly right, Rod. Never know when you’re gonna take a soil sample. Jacks knee was tweeked pretty good but no lasting damage hopefully. I’ve got a buddy here that used to and now has a son that races flat track nationally. That’s some crazy motorcycle racing. I’ll stick to the woods haha thanks for watching Rod!
@richysoutdoors25918 күн бұрын
Got my Like , thanks for showing brother 🍺👍. Enjoyed watching you guys. Nice job
@DirtRoadLife18 күн бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed Richy! We had a blast, some great riding to be done in coal country PA! 🍻
@michaelchyles11 күн бұрын
excellent
@DirtRoadLife111 күн бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching and the comment, Michael!
@onebradh15 күн бұрын
Nice work 💪🏼 now dont forget to go counter clockwise sometimes so you don’t unscrew the excavator 😂
@DirtRoadLife115 күн бұрын
Hahaha! Great tip. That would be harder than a track to get back together
@OpenAirAdventure16 күн бұрын
Good stuff Chris. That is definitely the machine for you and the farm.
@DirtRoadLife116 күн бұрын
Absolutely loving it Kenny. Miss the skid steer once in a while but absolutely wouldn’t trade this for one. Thanks for stopping by!
@xanimabbasova-bw2bj16 күн бұрын
❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢
@richysoutdoors259117 күн бұрын
Good deal ., hope the job works out just like you plan it to, Looks Like it should. Looking forward to pond level height. Later brother, Roll on.🍺☑️
@DirtRoadLife117 күн бұрын
Thanks Richy! Seems to be working great so far. 🍻
@richysoutdoors259118 күн бұрын
Yeah man .. 👍
@DirtRoadLife118 күн бұрын
Nice to know people! And nice to hear from you Richy!! Cheers
@deadzone6666618 күн бұрын
Cool video ! This is something I hope to do one day ,very cool
@DirtRoadLife116 күн бұрын
You won’t regret it. Thanks for watching, Deadzone!
@firefoureffect19 күн бұрын
Fascinating. I’ve hunted wild cattle in Australia and in Hawaii. Didn’t know they were everywhere! Thanks for posting this.
@DirtRoadLife119 күн бұрын
I didn’t realize that either! Hawaii is especially surprising but that’s awesome!
@KalebandAvrey151320 күн бұрын
Awesome video Fun race to, I finished abt 217 out of 400
@DirtRoadLife120 күн бұрын
Haha well there were certain parts I wasn’t having much fun but felt good to finish! Even though should’ve got another lap but definitely made me wanna do another. Are you racing this weekend? I have Father’s Day stuff so I’m gonna miss it but the track looks sweet
@KalebandAvrey151315 күн бұрын
@@DirtRoadLife1 it was a really fun track I raced it and got 1st I was pretty happy with my results are you racing more of the tracks? Also I’m looking into getting a kx250 other then the over heating how is it?
@DirtRoadLife115 күн бұрын
@@KalebandAvrey1513 the bike is amazing the suspension out of the box is the best I’ve ever had. The KX 250X has KYB suspension and it’s awesome. I wish it had on the fly maps but is what it is. You switch maps by swapping out modules manually so it’s not something you’d do during a race but I’ve never found it a big deal. I’m definitely gonna do a couple more nyoa’s before year end! I had fun and I think my tire choice was the main side of my overheating. Hard to cool the bike when you can’t go anywhere and get air through it 😆
@KalebandAvrey151315 күн бұрын
@@DirtRoadLife1 yeah lol I watched your review video and I’m kinda at a lack of power with my 125 so I just think a 250 would work good and also I think the 2025 has the mapping you can edit with your phone or something like that I’m not really sure but I’ve heard very good things about the kawisaki and I love green myself lol
@DeadNova_Gaming22024 күн бұрын
This is very relatable 😂😂😂
@DirtRoadLife124 күн бұрын
Haha 😂!
@CZwies2024 күн бұрын
Great video, would love to see more if you race the next round(s) Done shot was cool too
@DirtRoadLife120 күн бұрын
Will definitely try and hit a couple more before year end. I have Father’s Day stuff this Sunday or I’d race, the track looks sweet. I love your videos too!! Thanks man and will catch you soon. Good luck Sunday!
@gregorykiernan7849Ай бұрын
Elkhounds are like young teenagers, they will never stop testing your authority. ❤❤❤
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Haha I’ve come to figure that out! Love him though and wouldn’t change him. He has gotten way better over time too at listening
@FirewoodMidwestАй бұрын
That’s the “not good” light!🤣 Talk about a race that’s tough on man and machine. Wow! I thought you did pretty well considering the conditions. Whoever won that race had to be a hell of a rider for sure. I’d clip one of those trees and be done. 🤣 Thanks for posting Chris! Take care!
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Overall it was a good time I’m defintely not in ‘race’ shape anymore, Rod 😆 the kid that won it is extremely fast. Toby Cleveland. Races pro class in the GNCC series normally. Hopefully do another one soon with another vid and better results for everyone. Thanks for stopping by and catch you again soon!
@brendacuer382Ай бұрын
It’s hell getting older 😂 but glad you had fun!! Be safe and Lov ya! Aunt B 🥰
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Haha that’s for sure! Love ya too
@OpenAirAdventureАй бұрын
That must have been tough. I didn't realize the abuse the body and bike go through.
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
They’re pretty tough, Kenny, I used to race for 3 hours back in the day in a different series. I was happy this was only two. Another guy at this race posted a video and had a hear rate tracker and his heart rate was like 160 the whole time
@jerrynelson2216Ай бұрын
Hopefully you filled out your survey at least and let azgfd know you wounded a deer and were not able to recover it.
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
That was my buddy’s but I’m sure he did. AZGFD was aware the day of anyway. We called them and let them know in case anyone found it or saw it running
@michaeldavy1107Ай бұрын
Thanks, Boss. Appreciate ya.
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
No problem Michael thanks for stopping by!
@ZapRowsdower47Ай бұрын
GOA!!!!
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Absolutely!! The only no compromise gun lobby!
@zuNNamanАй бұрын
Wow.. your fuckin nasty dude! I live right by this track . Great to see u rock it
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Not me but yes he is !
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Not me but yes he is !
@crazyDIYguyАй бұрын
Mine is doing it after about a half hour under load in 5th gear. I stop, let it sit for a few minutes, then it'll be fine again for another half hour. Im treating the fuel just in case.... It's puzzling.
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Interesting, I had a jeep once that acted like that and it was the in tank fuel filter, not sure if these tractors have one
@crazyDIYguyАй бұрын
@@DirtRoadLife1 you hit it right on the head, it's the fuel filter, just checked it and it's so black full of algae nothing could get through it. I have to treat the diesel I'm using. It's old but I got 275 gallons for free. I just ordered some biocide. Thanks for the video
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
@@crazyDIYguy no problem glad you got it figured
@mikelucas3746Ай бұрын
Flow rate looks very low. Have you reduced it too much or tightened the cap?
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Flow rate will be low with just a few feet of head difference. Could increase flow rate by increasing hose diameter
@peterbalderas9463Ай бұрын
Just ordered 2 cans of the CR Viking from CF Moto USA. I dont see this offered anywhere else local or online to buy, so paying for shipping may be the deal breaker. I def like SC1 but going to give this product and equal chance
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Let me know how you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting Peter!
@scotthinton4610Ай бұрын
I hate that gas tank. Bad QC on mine and it never fit right. Finally ended up stripping the threads. Piece of junk, I should have returned it when it didn't fit.
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
They’re all like that. Mines been a pain since day one. Crazy
@OpenAirAdventureАй бұрын
I'll stick too four wheels😅
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks for stopping by Kenny!
@jondeats1182Ай бұрын
Looks like you still got the speed in you now we gotta get you in a nyoa race
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
I Would like to try one soon! Will need your help pitting I still have stock tank
@jondeats1182Ай бұрын
@@DirtRoadLife1 you already know I’ll go and help you helped me now it’s time for me to return the favor
@FreelancersaneАй бұрын
Nice Video But Video SEO Score Very LOW
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
I know 😑
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
And thank you!
@toddparker5966Ай бұрын
Very nice set up what brand of flat bed and how long is it
@toddparker5966Ай бұрын
I seen it 10x8
@DirtRoadLife1Ай бұрын
@@toddparker5966 thanks Todd! It’s Hillsboro brand flatbed. Got a pretty good deal on it off marketplace a few years back
@andymcminds56602 ай бұрын
Sweet!
@andymcminds56602 ай бұрын
Nice!
@asnmusiclover2 ай бұрын
Whats the trick to getting the end caps on? Do you really have the give them some good force? I cant seem to get mine to go on T.T
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
Yes they’re snug I had to give a good pop
@GeorgeAvendt2 ай бұрын
I know what failed on the Yamaha REAR half shafts MAKING ALL THAT POPING AND BANGING, EVERYTHING! POOR DESIGN POSSIBLY POOR MATERIALS POOR TOLERANCES & POOR MACHINING/GRINDING Yamaha’s configuration: The outboard joint is ONLY a rzeppa joint, No axial travel at all. (not a bad thing) The inboard IS A MODIFIED RZEPPA, allowing axial travel. I have not seen another implementation of this type of joint, though I would bet $$$ that if it could be made to work reliably, GM would have done it. Guess which one is making the noise! Footnotes: If you are familiar with the GM rzeppa design, you know that the inner and outer ball races are arranged in a cross axes pattern, canted. This configuration helps keep the balls in a plane called the homokinetic plane. GM also uses a cage to work together with the canted ball races to ensure the bearings stay well aligned within the homokinetic plane. By doing this, the joint becomes a ROBUST TRUE CONSTANT VELOCITY which has a long life in use. GM did everything else right too. Half shafts need a swivel joint on each end and a means to accommodate length change. GM chose to use a rzeppa on the outboard swivel joint and use something different, which they call a TRIPOT for the inboard swivel joint. The trypot is not a true constant velocity joint AND it cannot handle the torques and amount of deflection that the rzeppa can, but it is good enough to handle the demands of the job as drive shaft deflection angles on the inboard end are not large and it also collapses to perform the length changing requirements AND THEY DO IT for an exceptionally long life. BACK TO THE YAMAHA DESIGN: The outboard rzeppa will do GREAT in this application for many thousands of miles in all conditions expected in the ATV’s provided the design is correct, i.e. High precision, preloaded correctly and well lubricated. Yamaha’s implementation remains unproven for me, only time will tell. For the inboard swivel joint that Yamaha came up with, and presumably the same as the other ATV manufactures, it’s a compromised rzeppa. The ball races are PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE SHAFT. This modification allows the inner race to travel up and down the outer race accommodating the shaft length change function. The consequences of this adaptation: The baring cage alone must keep the balls from falling out and traveling within the homokinetic plane. Theoretically, this should/would be fine, but in at least this case I can say Yamaha’s bearing tolerances don’t even come close to that of GM’s. There is actually zero preload on the bearings! The outer races don’t appear to be as polished as the inners, only contacting on the edges of the race channels. Also, both inner and outer races have dimples made by the ball bearing contact, like they don’t have the required hardness. Probably needed soft materials to handle the dynamic loads created by the lash in the bearings alone. Footnote; The rzeppa joints that GM manufactures are among the tightest tolerance assemblies, ANYWHERE. Even exceeding the normal high precision bearing tolerances. Back to Yamaha, I personally don’t believe Yamaha’s design had a chance at long life. Relying on the bearing cage alone to keep the balls in the correct location and loose fitting bearings without proper preload coupled with soft materials guarantees early failure. THEY WERE NOT DRY as some people suggested online! Quite the contrary! I can apply enough torque with my hands while telescoping the joint to feel the coggy bearings. YOU CAN SEE THE DENTS IN THE RACES WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN RIDING. This application needs true rzeppa joints on each end and a telescoping spline pair between them to accommodate the length change. APPEARANTLY, NO MANUFACTURE IS WILLING TO SPEND THE MONEY. CONCLUSION: I CAN EXPECT TO CHANGE HALF SHAFTS AT LEAST EVERY 2000 MILES. (THE COMPONENTS ARE NOT INDIVIDUALLY AVAILABLE, SO….)
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
Very interesting observation George. Sad you can spend all that money on the machine and they either didn’t think of that or were unwilling to add the extra cost like you said
@owenmonaco78172 ай бұрын
Skills is driving the track back on. Just recently figured that one out myself :)
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
That’s one I want to learn !!
@ralphbell68802 ай бұрын
Before I start my day, I usually do a 360° check. Not that you probably didn't do it but somebody might need to hear it at this point.
@morganrichards4122 ай бұрын
Or you could just put the track back on
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
Which is what we did
@OhighOHydro_4202 ай бұрын
If he had skills, the tread wouldn't be off.
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
Haha someone’s never run machinery… talking about you
@Mattyiice222 ай бұрын
Goofy
@ALTRDSS2 ай бұрын
Where did you buy your service kit?
@DirtRoadLife12 ай бұрын
Crossfilters.com thanks for watching!!
@naveensensei82202 ай бұрын
He had his back alright. Probably let bro go to fuck with the electric guy
@user-ur1db6ih4d2 ай бұрын
Karma bit you right in the azz.😅
@robertmehnert12672 ай бұрын
The people you hit want this for evidence! I told them to look up Luisi electric! I got their back!
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That's the easy part. How do you compress the upper airfoil rubber tube so you can slide the mounting accessories past the end is the big question. I am at the point of throwing tools across the garage,
Exactly the video I was looking for, found on first shot. Nice work!
Awesome!! Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment Nick! And happy 4th
Wonder if anyone has any idea how many feral cows are running around out there?
3 at least still left after about 4 years now…
That’s some challenging riding. I was wondering where you were gonna go after you crossed that creek.😁All that timber riding and your buddy gets a rut out in the open. That’s a bummer. Hope he was alright. Bet he was sore in the morning non the less. Happens when you least expect it. Buddy of mine flat tracked for 30yrs, XR750’s nationally as a pro, Rotax 600’s in the seniors class. Ended his racing at my place on a XR75 with a boxers concussion. Always enjoy the videos.👍🏻
Man that’s a bummer but you’re exactly right, Rod. Never know when you’re gonna take a soil sample. Jacks knee was tweeked pretty good but no lasting damage hopefully. I’ve got a buddy here that used to and now has a son that races flat track nationally. That’s some crazy motorcycle racing. I’ll stick to the woods haha thanks for watching Rod!
Got my Like , thanks for showing brother 🍺👍. Enjoyed watching you guys. Nice job
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed Richy! We had a blast, some great riding to be done in coal country PA! 🍻
excellent
Thanks and thanks for watching and the comment, Michael!
Nice work 💪🏼 now dont forget to go counter clockwise sometimes so you don’t unscrew the excavator 😂
Hahaha! Great tip. That would be harder than a track to get back together
Good stuff Chris. That is definitely the machine for you and the farm.
Absolutely loving it Kenny. Miss the skid steer once in a while but absolutely wouldn’t trade this for one. Thanks for stopping by!
❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢
Good deal ., hope the job works out just like you plan it to, Looks Like it should. Looking forward to pond level height. Later brother, Roll on.🍺☑️
Thanks Richy! Seems to be working great so far. 🍻
Yeah man .. 👍
Nice to know people! And nice to hear from you Richy!! Cheers
Cool video ! This is something I hope to do one day ,very cool
You won’t regret it. Thanks for watching, Deadzone!
Fascinating. I’ve hunted wild cattle in Australia and in Hawaii. Didn’t know they were everywhere! Thanks for posting this.
I didn’t realize that either! Hawaii is especially surprising but that’s awesome!
Awesome video Fun race to, I finished abt 217 out of 400
Haha well there were certain parts I wasn’t having much fun but felt good to finish! Even though should’ve got another lap but definitely made me wanna do another. Are you racing this weekend? I have Father’s Day stuff so I’m gonna miss it but the track looks sweet
@@DirtRoadLife1 it was a really fun track I raced it and got 1st I was pretty happy with my results are you racing more of the tracks? Also I’m looking into getting a kx250 other then the over heating how is it?
@@KalebandAvrey1513 the bike is amazing the suspension out of the box is the best I’ve ever had. The KX 250X has KYB suspension and it’s awesome. I wish it had on the fly maps but is what it is. You switch maps by swapping out modules manually so it’s not something you’d do during a race but I’ve never found it a big deal. I’m definitely gonna do a couple more nyoa’s before year end! I had fun and I think my tire choice was the main side of my overheating. Hard to cool the bike when you can’t go anywhere and get air through it 😆
@@DirtRoadLife1 yeah lol I watched your review video and I’m kinda at a lack of power with my 125 so I just think a 250 would work good and also I think the 2025 has the mapping you can edit with your phone or something like that I’m not really sure but I’ve heard very good things about the kawisaki and I love green myself lol
This is very relatable 😂😂😂
Haha 😂!
Great video, would love to see more if you race the next round(s) Done shot was cool too
Will definitely try and hit a couple more before year end. I have Father’s Day stuff this Sunday or I’d race, the track looks sweet. I love your videos too!! Thanks man and will catch you soon. Good luck Sunday!
Elkhounds are like young teenagers, they will never stop testing your authority. ❤❤❤
Haha I’ve come to figure that out! Love him though and wouldn’t change him. He has gotten way better over time too at listening
That’s the “not good” light!🤣 Talk about a race that’s tough on man and machine. Wow! I thought you did pretty well considering the conditions. Whoever won that race had to be a hell of a rider for sure. I’d clip one of those trees and be done. 🤣 Thanks for posting Chris! Take care!
Overall it was a good time I’m defintely not in ‘race’ shape anymore, Rod 😆 the kid that won it is extremely fast. Toby Cleveland. Races pro class in the GNCC series normally. Hopefully do another one soon with another vid and better results for everyone. Thanks for stopping by and catch you again soon!
It’s hell getting older 😂 but glad you had fun!! Be safe and Lov ya! Aunt B 🥰
Haha that’s for sure! Love ya too
That must have been tough. I didn't realize the abuse the body and bike go through.
They’re pretty tough, Kenny, I used to race for 3 hours back in the day in a different series. I was happy this was only two. Another guy at this race posted a video and had a hear rate tracker and his heart rate was like 160 the whole time
Hopefully you filled out your survey at least and let azgfd know you wounded a deer and were not able to recover it.
That was my buddy’s but I’m sure he did. AZGFD was aware the day of anyway. We called them and let them know in case anyone found it or saw it running
Thanks, Boss. Appreciate ya.
No problem Michael thanks for stopping by!
GOA!!!!
Absolutely!! The only no compromise gun lobby!
Wow.. your fuckin nasty dude! I live right by this track . Great to see u rock it
Not me but yes he is !
Not me but yes he is !
Mine is doing it after about a half hour under load in 5th gear. I stop, let it sit for a few minutes, then it'll be fine again for another half hour. Im treating the fuel just in case.... It's puzzling.
Interesting, I had a jeep once that acted like that and it was the in tank fuel filter, not sure if these tractors have one
@@DirtRoadLife1 you hit it right on the head, it's the fuel filter, just checked it and it's so black full of algae nothing could get through it. I have to treat the diesel I'm using. It's old but I got 275 gallons for free. I just ordered some biocide. Thanks for the video
@@crazyDIYguy no problem glad you got it figured
Flow rate looks very low. Have you reduced it too much or tightened the cap?
Flow rate will be low with just a few feet of head difference. Could increase flow rate by increasing hose diameter
Just ordered 2 cans of the CR Viking from CF Moto USA. I dont see this offered anywhere else local or online to buy, so paying for shipping may be the deal breaker. I def like SC1 but going to give this product and equal chance
Let me know how you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting Peter!
I hate that gas tank. Bad QC on mine and it never fit right. Finally ended up stripping the threads. Piece of junk, I should have returned it when it didn't fit.
They’re all like that. Mines been a pain since day one. Crazy
I'll stick too four wheels😅
Haha! Thanks for stopping by Kenny!
Looks like you still got the speed in you now we gotta get you in a nyoa race
I Would like to try one soon! Will need your help pitting I still have stock tank
@@DirtRoadLife1 you already know I’ll go and help you helped me now it’s time for me to return the favor
Nice Video But Video SEO Score Very LOW
I know 😑
And thank you!
Very nice set up what brand of flat bed and how long is it
I seen it 10x8
@@toddparker5966 thanks Todd! It’s Hillsboro brand flatbed. Got a pretty good deal on it off marketplace a few years back
Sweet!
Nice!
Whats the trick to getting the end caps on? Do you really have the give them some good force? I cant seem to get mine to go on T.T
Yes they’re snug I had to give a good pop
I know what failed on the Yamaha REAR half shafts MAKING ALL THAT POPING AND BANGING, EVERYTHING! POOR DESIGN POSSIBLY POOR MATERIALS POOR TOLERANCES & POOR MACHINING/GRINDING Yamaha’s configuration: The outboard joint is ONLY a rzeppa joint, No axial travel at all. (not a bad thing) The inboard IS A MODIFIED RZEPPA, allowing axial travel. I have not seen another implementation of this type of joint, though I would bet $$$ that if it could be made to work reliably, GM would have done it. Guess which one is making the noise! Footnotes: If you are familiar with the GM rzeppa design, you know that the inner and outer ball races are arranged in a cross axes pattern, canted. This configuration helps keep the balls in a plane called the homokinetic plane. GM also uses a cage to work together with the canted ball races to ensure the bearings stay well aligned within the homokinetic plane. By doing this, the joint becomes a ROBUST TRUE CONSTANT VELOCITY which has a long life in use. GM did everything else right too. Half shafts need a swivel joint on each end and a means to accommodate length change. GM chose to use a rzeppa on the outboard swivel joint and use something different, which they call a TRIPOT for the inboard swivel joint. The trypot is not a true constant velocity joint AND it cannot handle the torques and amount of deflection that the rzeppa can, but it is good enough to handle the demands of the job as drive shaft deflection angles on the inboard end are not large and it also collapses to perform the length changing requirements AND THEY DO IT for an exceptionally long life. BACK TO THE YAMAHA DESIGN: The outboard rzeppa will do GREAT in this application for many thousands of miles in all conditions expected in the ATV’s provided the design is correct, i.e. High precision, preloaded correctly and well lubricated. Yamaha’s implementation remains unproven for me, only time will tell. For the inboard swivel joint that Yamaha came up with, and presumably the same as the other ATV manufactures, it’s a compromised rzeppa. The ball races are PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE SHAFT. This modification allows the inner race to travel up and down the outer race accommodating the shaft length change function. The consequences of this adaptation: The baring cage alone must keep the balls from falling out and traveling within the homokinetic plane. Theoretically, this should/would be fine, but in at least this case I can say Yamaha’s bearing tolerances don’t even come close to that of GM’s. There is actually zero preload on the bearings! The outer races don’t appear to be as polished as the inners, only contacting on the edges of the race channels. Also, both inner and outer races have dimples made by the ball bearing contact, like they don’t have the required hardness. Probably needed soft materials to handle the dynamic loads created by the lash in the bearings alone. Footnote; The rzeppa joints that GM manufactures are among the tightest tolerance assemblies, ANYWHERE. Even exceeding the normal high precision bearing tolerances. Back to Yamaha, I personally don’t believe Yamaha’s design had a chance at long life. Relying on the bearing cage alone to keep the balls in the correct location and loose fitting bearings without proper preload coupled with soft materials guarantees early failure. THEY WERE NOT DRY as some people suggested online! Quite the contrary! I can apply enough torque with my hands while telescoping the joint to feel the coggy bearings. YOU CAN SEE THE DENTS IN THE RACES WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN RIDING. This application needs true rzeppa joints on each end and a telescoping spline pair between them to accommodate the length change. APPEARANTLY, NO MANUFACTURE IS WILLING TO SPEND THE MONEY. CONCLUSION: I CAN EXPECT TO CHANGE HALF SHAFTS AT LEAST EVERY 2000 MILES. (THE COMPONENTS ARE NOT INDIVIDUALLY AVAILABLE, SO….)
Very interesting observation George. Sad you can spend all that money on the machine and they either didn’t think of that or were unwilling to add the extra cost like you said
Skills is driving the track back on. Just recently figured that one out myself :)
That’s one I want to learn !!
Before I start my day, I usually do a 360° check. Not that you probably didn't do it but somebody might need to hear it at this point.
Or you could just put the track back on
Which is what we did
If he had skills, the tread wouldn't be off.
Haha someone’s never run machinery… talking about you
Goofy
Where did you buy your service kit?
Crossfilters.com thanks for watching!!
He had his back alright. Probably let bro go to fuck with the electric guy
Karma bit you right in the azz.😅
The people you hit want this for evidence! I told them to look up Luisi electric! I got their back!
Let this be a reminder to "Mind your business".
LMFAO
If stupid drove a car
Karma in progress
Brilliance