1993 Yamaha Phazer II - Steering Problem started by crashx10
	January 8th 2009 at 9:38 PM Post #1
	crashx10 Starting Member 2 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 8th 2009
	Hi, I just picked up a 1993 Yamaha Phazer II and took it for the first ride. Talk about scary, the steering locks up hard (with the skis turned)and occasionaly you have to get off and turn the skis. Anyone have a similar problem and what would be the fix? I already have a bit of steal in me from a prior accident, so a sled that doesn't steer isn't good. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 10th 2009 at 11:52 AM Post #2
	Racing666 Junior Member 498 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 16th 2006 Current Sled: 99 Vmax SX 600 Triple 2008-2009 Miles: 0
	Sounds like the steering components need to be greased. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 11th 2009 at 12:43 AM Post #3
	PZ1 Junior Member 347 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 5th 2005 Location: WIS
	Something must be bent, broken, or loose somewhere. Put a block under the belly pan so the skis are off the ground. Turn the skis and handlebars and look for the problem. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 11th 2009 at 7:43 AM Post #4
	Jerkyking The voice of Common Sense... 713 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2007 Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail 2008-2009 Miles: 331
	Check your steering shaft for a grease fitting. Besides jacking it up you could disconnect the ski's from the shaft where they all meet (usally only one bolt). That should tell you what's binding... skis' or shaft. 1997 Indy Trail Touring 1998 Indy Trail 2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 14th 2009 at 2:46 PM Post #5
	bosspsd Starting Member 1 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 14th 2009
	Quote originally posted by Jerkyking Check your steering shaft for a grease fitting. Besides jacking it up you could disconnect the ski's from the shaft where they all meet (usally only one bolt). That should tell you what's binding... skis' or shaft. You really need to have a look for a broken strut tower, that is how my 88 reacted. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 14th 2009 at 11:47 PM Post #6
	Cooked New Member 53 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 21st 2008 Location: Brodhead, WI, USA Current Sled: 86 Phazer 2008-2009 Miles: 1500
	Yeah wonder about the strut being bent. Seems like it compresses a little bit and locks up. And it isn't that hard to bend one in a rollover. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit