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2020 Yamaha Wolverine X2 10 year belt warranty is BS!
***UPDATE***
I finally got it all repaired! I did all of the work myself and it cost about $1000 to replace both sheaves, seals , and belt. I installed a HunterWorks primary sheave and it made a huge difference! I also installed an Alba Racing belt temperature gauge so I can keep an eye on it.
I'm not happy about Yamaha deceiving people with their "10 Year Belt Warranty" claim because it is a complete farce.
Sure, they may have provided a new belt at no cost but then charged for all the parts that were directly damaged by the belt failing which makes no sense at all. Not to mention the wait time to get it done and they also told me I would need to remove my stereo and wiring and the rear window before bringing it in.
Yamaha should give me a new machine for my upcoming birthday since I have been a loyal Yamaha fan/rider/driver since the mid 70's and this belt issue has really let me down...
I finally got it all repaired! I did all of the work myself and it cost about $1000 to replace both sheaves, seals , and belt. I installed a HunterWorks primary sheave and it made a huge difference! I also installed an Alba Racing belt temperature gauge so I can keep an eye on it.
I'm not happy about Yamaha deceiving people with their "10 Year Belt Warranty" claim because it is a complete farce.
Sure, they may have provided a new belt at no cost but then charged for all the parts that were directly damaged by the belt failing which makes no sense at all. Not to mention the wait time to get it done and they also told me I would need to remove my stereo and wiring and the rear window before bringing it in.
Yamaha should give me a new machine for my upcoming birthday since I have been a loyal Yamaha fan/rider/driver since the mid 70's and this belt issue has really let me down...
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There's nothing like the memories of a 1979 YZ 125!
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The newest addition to our collection is this 1979 YZ 125! The first 2 pics are of me back in 1983 loving the YZ when I was 13! We'll be giving it the once over soon and get some vids up for y'all to enjoy! Keep on BRAAAAAP'N"!
More ROAR from the 1979 YAMAHA YZ250!
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New and improved video! WITH HELMET! LOL! We put together some clips we had to make a longer vid of the 1979 YZ250 in action. At this time we did not have the new Shinko 520A tires on it so it just spins and revs out easily. We have not had it out yet this year because the weather doesn't actually get real nice until about June 1st here. Thanks for all of your views and kind words! For all the ...
7 month old Aussie Collie dogs playing fetch!
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Our dogs are 7 months old now! They are siblings but very different from each other. Enjoy!
There's nothing like the ROAR of a 1979 Yamaha YZ 250!
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It was a quiet fall evening when all of a sudden out of the sunset comes my son roaring on our 1979 YZ250 with Lectron carburetor! There's nothing that compares with the sound of a vintage Yamaha 2 stroke!
1957 Case 300 310 tractor loader backhoe for sale
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SOLD 8-22-2021 UPDATE 8-4-2021 I installed a new head gasket kit, adjusted the valves, changed the oil and filter, cap and rotor, and cleaned the carburetor. I also found there were a couple small pin holes in the floats which were making the needle valve stay open and flooding the engine out and causing it to miss in the same manner as if the choke was on full causing it to misfire. I soldered...
1957 Case 300 310 tractor loader backhoe
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I've owned this for about 17 years . I haven't started it for about 2 years and thought I'd post a vid of it after I got it running today. I had to clean the sludge out of the fuel lines, then fresh gas & fuel filter and Bam! It started right up, no problem. Everything works as it should. I've used it to dig a few culverts, move some dirt, dig a fire pit, move boulders, set a storage box, etc.,...
1979 Yamaha YZ250 project with new Lectron Carburetor
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The YZ250 now runs like new! We tried several different jets and could not get it to hit the top end rpm just right no matter what we did. It would bauble and never hit the power band and was running a bit lean. We eventually looked inside the cylinder with a camera and found that it has been bored .050 over . We then decided to get a Lectron carburetor and holy smokes are we glad we did! It is...
1977 1978 Yamaha YZ80 the Frankenha!
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This is our 1978 yz80 that has a 1977 yz80 engine. We bought it this way a few years ago and have had fun getting it going like it should. It has a rare aftermarket swing arm. It seems like someone put it together with a bunch of parts they had laying around and that's why we call it the "Frankenha". It runs great now and is a blast to ride!
How to Jag bomb (liquid ice and Jagermeister) in Kerrick MN!
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A great presentation and variation of Jag Bomb shots at the Rack Shack in Kerrick Minnesota!
The cabin near Nickerson, MN as of today 3-19-2021
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This is the cabin as of today 3-19-2021. Some snow has melted and it has uncovered a large amount of work that needs to be done. Some progress has been made but at the same time, more repairs that are needed keep appearing... argh... time is money... The insulation underneath now needs to be replaced as it is sagging and falling apart. Another $1000.... Should I keep pecking away at it? Does an...
1997 Yamaha Warrior 350
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My son's 1997 Yamaha Warrior 350- The engine was completely rebuilt before he bought it because the previous owners had an after market exhaust on it but didn't re jet the carburetor and it ran lean and hot which ruined it. A lot of people think they can just slap a pipe on their machines and call it good without properly jetting. No, you can't LoL! This now has a MBRP exhaust which sounds grea...
1979 YZ 250 First start up for the year! IT'S ALIVE! BRAAAP!
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We had to get the YZ 250 out today and start it up for the first time this year because it is finally nice out! The pilot jet was plugged completely so we cleaned it out and it fired right up! We can't wait for the snow to be gone so we can rip this beast around the Nemadji Forest just down the road! BRAAAP!
The Cabin near Nickerson, MN walk around 2-20-2021
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The Cabin near Nickerson, MN walk around 2-20-2021
2020 Yamaha Wolverine X2 XTR is a snow plowing beast!
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2020 Yamaha Wolverine X2 XTR is a snow plowing beast!
A fast way to trim rabbit and or bunny teeth!
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A fast way to trim rabbit and or bunny teeth!
Very cool!
Side panels and it will look stock.
Not a roar. 4-strokes roar. 2-strokes whine, buzz and/or blat.
Nice bike, where's your helmet? Stupid hurts. 🤔
No helmet???
I’ve never replaced a belt or serviced the clutch on any machine and I’ve had zero issues, have a 2006 rhino 660 with 4,000 miles on it and the belt still looks new. It’s called common sense and proper use of low range
Thanks. My '23 x4 850 has 750 miles and plan on doing Hunterworks with new belt, blowout and temp. gauge also. Finding this vid helped me. Ride On
Thank you! I wonder how you were able to do it so fast? All the other videos using dremels took so much longer, even with vets doing it.
Can’t wait to get me one
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I looked at a bike just like that one (year, size,etc). Is there any way to lower it via the suspension? It’s a little tall for me.
Hell yeah! Love the shit eatin grin on your face as you round the corner 🤣
What is one in the condition of yours worth now? Thanks for sharing?
It's 2023 and I have that exact same bike right now I love how loud it is lets everybody know I'm here
boooooooooooooooooooooooooring
Was thinking of buying a yamaha but now think I'll go Honda.
Each to their own, no biggy. I've always been a fan of Yamahas and still am. Now I know my machine much better and know what to keep an eye on. I've driven some Honda machines around here and don't care for their transmissions as they are loud and you can feel every shift as it goes clunk clunk whenever it shifts. You can't hear any shifting in this Yamaha and it is very smooth. Go test drive some different brands and see what you like best. Thanks!
It's been a few years plowing with the 2020 wolverine and I have a question, Are you having trouble with the plow bracket that's attached to the machine bending?
Not at all. I'm very happy with the KFI plow and bracket, no problems at all.
@@itiswhatitis5132 I have the Yamaha waren and replaced the bracket twice and you can't purchase just the bracket,I had to make a custom brace support off the front bumper just to be able to plow my driveway. I was upset when I ordered a waren wench and they installed a KFI instead, maybe I should have purchased a KFI plow. Thanks for responding I really appreciate it.✌️
It's in the owners manual when to service it
I wish they would've given me an owners manual when I bought it... never got one.
@@itiswhatitis5132 any dealer just doesn't care anymore man
You seem to beleive the belt broke the sheave. But it is not how it work, a belt can t broke a sheave... something in the clutch broke, and a piece of metal went between the belt and the sheave by what i m seing... maybe a broken roller or a bolt...
Na, as the belt wore and finally came apart, it made a groove in the sheaves so I upgraded them to the HunterWorks sheaves and ow all is better than before with lower lows and higher highs.
Hp?
L/100km? Hp? Im looking for one of this
Awesome video. I too have a 79 yz250 and now i want a lectron carb for it.
You have a really sweet little gem there!! Good to see it running and looking OEM.
0:19 It does not matter if your wife/GF left you. It does not matter if you lost your job and have no money for groceries/bills. It does not matter if your dog died. It does not matter what bad things have happened to you that would put most people in a psychiatrist couch to be mentally messed up for the rest of their life. You jump on a dirt bike, and your face is happy like that. No need for a shrink. It all goes away on a magical dirt bike ride, doesn't it. :)
No problems with these . I have one no issues . That machine looks ridden hard
Actually, I'm very easy on it compared to what I see others do with their machines around here. I never go in swamps, under water or get it stuck in mud. I mostly just cruise dirt trails and dirt roads and that's about it besides plowing in the winter.
@@itiswhatitis5132 Plowing is super tough on these machines. I would bet that's what gave you this headache. The Hunterworks sheave will drop the belt a little lower in the sheave which will help. I am not sure if these are the same belt setups as the older Yamaha belt systems, but a lot of guys that need power down low (plowing) add shims to the sheave to lower the belt in the sheave. This helps drastically, as I use a Grizzly 700 to plow with a 60" blade for about 12 years now in PA heavy snow. It has a clutch kit, 2mm shims, and is greaseless. After 10 years the belt looked brand new. I used the Hunterworks Sheave on my first Wolverine (16 with 708) and it was a great upgrade, it allowed the machine to literally crawl. Good luck to you and hopefully no more belt issues!
Helix looks pretty dry. Thanks for the heads up.
Yep can’t say I’m surprised! Belt drives just don’t belong on these machines….Someday maybe I’ll get one but definitely going with a Honda. I’ve had many Honda atvs and they last forever!
Now that I've repaired and upgraded the sheaves, it's better than new. I've learned a lot from this experience and I am now confident it will not happen again as I will keep a closer eye on it and the belt temp gauge is a must. I've driven some Honda machines but do not like feeling and hearing every shift it makes. My machine is smooth as butter now, I love it.
sounds like a chainsaw
Yes, you must service the clutch every 1300 to 1500 miles to avoid catastrophic failure.
Yes, I know this now, I just wish the dealer would've informed me of this when I bought it, they pretty much explained everything except this. It was an expensive lesson learned.
My cousin had the '77, I had the '78 and my racing buddy had the'79...great bikes
I bought that bike brand new in 1980, (a left over at the local dealership), making $1.00/hr part time at the age of 14, for $850.00.
That's a bummer. Did you get it up and running? How much out of pocket? I'm in the market and leaning towards the yamaha.
Yes, (see **UPDATE** above in the description) , I did all of the work myself and the total was about $1000 with all new sheaves, seals, belt and belt temperature gauge which is a must on these machines. Many thanks to MassiveOverkill channel for the very helpful videos showing repairs on these machines. I still highly recommend this Yamaha, it was a costly learning curve for me is all as I was never told about the sheave service intervals but have since bought the service manual and keep up on everything and it is a great machine for what I use it for, mainly work and some play. Thanks!
Hey just curious what was/is the recommended service for the sheaves
I love videos like this! Sounds like the clutch was slipping a little tho
Way superior to the 79 dt250. Has 10more HP and like 60lbs lighter
Y'all are nuts lol
awesome, i have a 1977 i'm doing a full rebuild on soon.
Il flippe !!
Music to my ears every thing reminds me of my bike I have a 1982 rm 80
You ride a bike … you don’t drive a bike
Aren't long snowy driveways a pain in ass?
Very nice golden light out of which the bike appears. Good cinematography!
Can’t ride for shit
Fuuuuuuk ya!!! Love it!🤘🤘
My cousin and I bought a 1980 Yamaha YZ-80 "bumble bee" yellow and black like this brand new. After some back and forth who owned it when and at what time we foolishly sold it around 1989. I still wish we had it back and never sold it. Out of all my bikes I had in my lifetime that was by far my favorite. It was very fast for a 80cc and would easily keep up with and often beat larger displacement 100cc and 125cc 4-cycle enduros or trail bikes.
That ol girl sounds good !!
76-78 is way faster 400 then the 79 and latter and they don't vibrate no where near as bad
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