Comments on: Yamaha Snowmobile Updates and Information

By: Duane

Duane — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:13:34 +0000

I live in Canada and bought a 2007 yamaha rage in the USA.The cam chain tensioner is a recall in canada but only a service bulliton in the the USA.the sled has 8000 kilometers on it and runs fine.Should I change it or save the $600. for something else.Thanks

don’t know what the service bulletin out of Ymus says, your call, I wouldn’t want to say leave it alone and the engine fails, maybe see what the mods over on TY have to say cr

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:42:41 +0000

I was wondering if the rear link on the 2007 Phazer FX would be updated free of charge by Yamaha? I found mine just broke 1200 miles on it and no warranty any more. Its obviously an issue many of the 07′s have had. That’s why the 08s on up have stronger billet link, and stronger front and rear pivot arms. I hope Yamaha will take of this issue for me.

Thanks and sorry for not enough info the first time.

Hey Mike, when a sled is out of warranty any consideration for good-will repair has to be communicated to our service department through a dealer. My advice is to speak with your dealer and have them contact our DSSG department with your serial number and mileage to see if your sled qualifies. It may be we can offer full repair or more likely parts only or then again maybe nothing at all, it’s not my call but I think it’s definitely worth a try. We are normally pretty lenient with known failures especially if a counter measure has been issued, good luck… cheers cr

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:33:22 +0000

I was wondering if the rear link is an update that is paid for by Yamaha?

Hey Mike, you’ll have to be a bit more specific, what link are you referring to, model, year etc… your comment has come to me attached to a four year old post with no reference to ‘links’ cheers cr

By: The Rainman

The Rainman — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:26:37 +0000

Hey guys on the blog complaining about the hand warmers. Simple fix. Buy a can of expanding foam sealent for window/doors. Insert the tube inside the little hole on the end of your grips. Push it in as far as it will go, squeeze the trigger while pulling it back out. Problem in solved or at least greatly improved. Try it. It has worked well in all sleds with weaker elements that we have tried it on. CAUTION, BE SMART. It will be messy if you dont cover anywhere this stuff can drip on. Once it has set and is no longer expanding. Cut off the little bit pushing out of the little hole in the grips. then take a little Isypropal*(ISO) and wipe of any little bits on the end of the grip. If you do make a mess, get on it fast. The longer you wait the harder it is to get off.

By: brad

brad — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:15:22 +0000

i’ve heard about a recall for the 05 vector cdi box due to a code 84 problem that doesn’t go away. I have an 06 Vector gt with the same recurring code 84 causing the sled to drop to idle. It then clears itself of the code & is okay until the next time code reappears. Dealer says he doesn’t show any such recalls for the 06? Any help here? Thanks Brad

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:11:12 +0000

Have 2002 sx viper. Been over heating for last two years. Bled cooling system several times to no avail. Starting to think yamaha sucks. Anybody heard of an update heat exchanger that mounts at rear of tunnel?Seems this might solve the over heat prioblem. Why Didn’t YAMAHA include this in original sled design.
Yes there is a rear heat exchanger kit for the Viper and there was a support program for them when they were current, not all had the problem the ones that did were eligible. Apparently whoever owned your sled originally did not pursue when it was current. You should check with your dealer re cost and availability, you might also find one at a sled wrecker.. cr

By: KEITH

KEITH — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:43:55 +0000

Thank you,I brought it into dealer today and they had a “fix” for it, new belt and shims for clutch.
hope that does the trick

By: KEITH

KEITH — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:24:10 +0000

I BOUGHT A NEW 08 VENTURE LITE IN MAR LAST YEAR. IT ONLY HAS 400 KM ON IT AND WAS IN FOR SERVICE BEFORE THE START OF THIS SEASON. RIGHT NOW IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE MACHINE INTO REVERSE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE THAT CAN CAUSE SOME ISSUES IF YOU GET IN TO A PLACE AND EXPECT IT TO BACK OUT. THE MACHINE IS WARMED UP AND THE REVS ARE ABOUT 1700.
ANY IDEAS

Keith, please make sure your dealer contacts our service department for the latest updates and information. There are several things which can effect the shifting and our TSM’s are the front line for the information. I can’t address the service stuff here effectively. Hope they get you smiling in short order.
cheers cr

By: Clar Sweetapple

Clar Sweetapple — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:15:01 +0000

Have a 08 Venture Lite. First Yamaha, thought this was the one perfect machine for me. Thing has Ice Buildup Everywhere and is not really that easy to remove. Cheaper to get rid of it than build a heated building to melt it in. Thing starts above -10, below count on cranking over for 60 seconds followed by a BACKFIRE and eventually starting. Noticed yesterday tie rod ends have excessive play and oh yes a soft spot on the vinyl of the passenger seat. Not bad for 2000km. Good thing it has another year warranty, . Other than that nice machine.

By: peter

peter — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:34:41 +0000

where can i buy tunnel shield for 2008 phazer gt?

Peter, assume you mean a block-off plate for the hole… I have heard of some dealerships fabricating and selling, suggest you check the Phazer forums over on Totallyamaha, I recall seeing some discussion threads on this topic. Also keep in touch with your dealership they may have some info.
cr