I thought as much.... with not even 2000 mile on the clock, the cush drive and sprocket carrier bearing is shot.
This has been a bugbear of mine and I have expected this from day one.
In Capt Motos poll I mentioned in 'my wants' an 18" wheel with no cush drive for this reason.
Now I have the catalyst in my head to source this mod............
I'd like to keep the rim but have a fixed type sprocket/hub arrangement. If you have experience of such a mod, please contact me with some info, thanks.

Timpo.

Thats crap, what have Yamaha said they will do about it ?

I like the 18 rear idea opens up a better choice of tyres.

2000 miles thats a bit bad ! The XTX/R isnt even that bad. I wonder could it be to do with the fact the Tenere is carrying more weight, therefore more force going through the crush drive rubbers??

I dont think yamaha will do much apart from say its a part that is suppose to wear out and should be replaced as and when needed.

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How do you tell ? without taking the thing to bits I mean, how do you know from a riders perspective, what are the signs, tell tails etc??

I only ask as with over 10,000 miles on the bike, 90% of those fully loaded I'm not seeing anything un-toward....

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The sprocket carrier can move radially without the wheel hub moving. There is also play in the SC bearing.
I don't think Yamaha will give me any joy, as rubbers are sacraficial/wearing parts so it is expected, so I'll not even ask. I don't like rocking the boat....

At the last tyre change I had noticed a 'flaking' of the rubbers, it maybe worth you guys keeping tabs on yours.

I'll do a change on them next week and let you know. It will have new bearing fitted also whilst I'm there.

Right, I'm off to Liverpool for a pint or two......

Timpo.

Timpo.

hi has anyone got a number to ring so i can get some of these cush drives. im on the wirral so anywere local to that would help.
and i have to agree it is pritty naf that they need replacing so quickly!!

thanks Tompe

Maybe a polyurethane replacement would help? for those who don't know polyurethane is hellish tough and available in a range of different grades of hardness. that way it would retain the cush, could be manufactured to be a more snug fit and last longer.

I had the rear end jacked up today to oil the chain and noticed a lot of play in the direction of rotation between hub and carrier while spinning the wheel. Also side to side play is very noticeable on the carrier...........this is more serious than I thought and hope the carrier bearing isn't knackered like Timpo's,that amount of play ain't healthy

I'll take a closer look tomorrow at the bearing and I will speak to the dealer afterwards.

Thompe, get yourself to Marriot Motorcycles in Birkenhead, here:-

http://www.marriottmotorcycles.com/

Marriot Motorcycle location.

Timpo.

Bleh, cush drive was fine when I stored it for winter, now I've driven the bike 500km this season and noticed a lot of yank in the drive train. Feels like all the cushions fell out all of a sudden hehe. Anyway, is it dangerous driving around like this? The tech said it could be fixed on the guarantee but he didn't have time until 5th of May.

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