Who has replaced their YTM 200 crankshaft bearings?

[thefox]

I brought my case and crank. in to a local Yamaha dealer to have them replace the crank. bearings. Oh, it is a 1984 Yamaha YTM 200 chain drive. They said that it would end up being $60, parts and labor, I figured that wasn't bad so I said sure. After 3 weeks (they said it would be 1-2) I called and they said that the side with the cam chain gear could not be replaced without replacing that half of the crank.:thmbsdwn: Has anyone else replaced their crank. bearings? It seems wierd that the bearings can't be replaced without spending $120 on the crank. half.

[J.D.]

I think that's a lie. That gear should slide off, then you can pull the crank out and switch the bearings.

[John mendolera]

They may have damaged the crank and want to replace it to cover there as-s.

[YTZ250#1]

They may have damaged the crank and want to replace it to cover there as-s.

That is what it sounds like to me,They F'd it up and want you to pay for it.
I would take it somewhere differint than them to get a second opinion.

[Howdy]

I have replaced the bearings and never had to replace the crank. My gut feeling is they did something to it and are trying to hang you with the bill. I would show up at the dealer ( suprize them ) and ask to see why they feel the crank needs to be replaced. Then Look for ANY damage. ;)

If you need a crank I may have one. ;)
Howdy