I have quickly realized that Yamaha is probably getting rich on lock washers alone considering I have yet to be able to save one and the selling price is straight out REDICULOUS considering they are punching them out for literally a few cents each. I know there has to be a mark-up, but I refuse to pay $7.00 + $2.00 shipping for ONE lock washer for the balance shaft nut so I am hoping someone has figured out another way to 'secure' the nuts? How about Loctite and a regular flat washer? I already got bent over by spending over $16.00 for 4 clutch lock washers(2.xx a piece plus $5.95 shipping). I ordered 4 because I don't want to wait 7+ days for a piece of sheet metal if I need another
Realistically, the washer is there "just in case" I am guessing so hopefully since it didn't come loose before a little red or blue Loctite and a regular flat washer will work.
Has anyone done this before and had good results? I can't be the only one who is bothered by the price/waiting on snail mail because you don't have a Yamaha shop local.......and it would be closed anyways since it is a holiday............
Realistically, the washer is there "just in case" I am guessing so hopefully since it didn't come loose before a little red or blue Loctite and a regular flat washer will work.
Has anyone done this before and had good results? I can't be the only one who is bothered by the price/waiting on snail mail because you don't have a Yamaha shop local.......and it would be closed anyways since it is a holiday............