New Warrant Bulletin Flywheel Bolts/Engine Mount

[WarBirdMech]

this was released tuesday

Under frequent engine starting conditions, the fly-
wheel bolts may lose torque, potentially causing
major engine damage. Installing new bolt type
with increased torque will prevent this situation.
Also, while developing the DS 450 X mx and X xc, and through subsequent race testing, it has been found that aggressive riding can result in failure of the rear engine mount. While under normal riding conditions this type of failure would only occur after a significant amount of time, given the "aggressive and intense sport usage" of the DS 450; it is mandatory to update all crankcases with the racing rear engine mount sleeve

[TNT]

Thanks! How do we keep up on these bulletins? I would have never known unless you told me. Does this mean they should do the work for free? I just bought an 09 few days ago.

[WarBirdMech]

this is for 08's only.

i don't believe it is a recall. so people may not know. but it is warranty work so it should be done for free.

[jlrenken]

how can we get that rear sleave

[WarBirdMech]

i recommend having your dealer do the work. the engine/swingarm mount hole needs to be drilled out to fit the new sleeve. BRP is sending special drill bits to dealers for this. (unless you're in good with a dealer an can borrow the bit ;) )
that being said
part number....

sleeve 293-900-093

green loctite is used on the sleeve and new mount hole. install sleeve and let cure for 5 min.

install new o-rings 709-000-089

[jlrenken]

is this just for the 09s or 08s too

[dbkbushwacker]

I just called my dealer and got it scheduled. They still waiting for the drill bit, but got the fly wheel botls ordered.

[Mr. Big Time]

Originally posted by jlrenken
is this just for the 09s or 08s too

did you not read the entire forum. It is for 08's only!

[OzLinc]

Originally posted by Mr. Big Time
did you not read the entire forum. It is for 08's only!

"Also, while developing the DS 450 X mx and X xc, and through subsequent race testing, it has been found that aggressive riding can result in failure of the rear engine mount. While under normal riding conditions this type of failure would only occur after a significant amount of time, given the "aggressive and intense sport usage" of the DS 450; it is mandatory to update all crankcases with the racing rear engine mount sleeve"

Sounds like they discribe '09 to me.......

[ProspectorJim]

they found this out while developing the '09 x mx and xc. Which means they probably changed it on the 09's

[Blizzard24]

Talked to the dealer today, they are ordering the parts and as soon as the parts and bit are in they will take care of the work.

[Mr. Big Time]

for freee

[Blizzard24]

My bike is still under warranty so it is covered, not sure if they are covering all bikes or just warranty claims.

[mebcop]

Well, that's beautiful. They admit that there's a problem, and they have a fix for it, but since my quads are out of their 6 month warranty they wont do anything for me...... Glad I dropped $15,000 on them.....

[ProspectorJim]

Originally posted by mebcop
Well, that's beautiful. They admit that there's a problem, and they have a fix for it, but since my quads are out of their 6 month warranty they wont do anything for me...... Glad I dropped $15,000 on them.....

thats why they offer the extended warranty.

[Mr. Big Time]

thats funny, my dealer called it a recall, but mine has a two year warranty on it, so maybe to him it doesnt matter what its called. I take mine in this weekend.

[outtagas]

where is this bulletin located? I can't find it on the BRP site.