AndyFishes:
The other day my mirage drive (older revo13 w/V2 drive) started clunking and not working properly. It seemed like one of the fins was skipping or slipping. The whole kayak would torque to one side. I could get it to "catch" again and it would kinda work if I took it easy on the pedals. I did a little research and replaced all the nylock nuts making sure the cables were pretty snug without over tightening. Took it out again yesterday and same thing right off the bat. I'm thinking it's an issue with the sprocket slipping or something along those lines. I fished with it yesterday regardless (caught some nice rockfish [released], a couple keeper greenling, and couple of smaller lings [released also]--first ling for me).
Anyway, I want to get back out asap since coho season is gonna be short (my opportunities at least). Am I asking for trouble if I disassemble this myself? How fussy are these to assemble and get working properly? Does anyone have any areas they think I should focus on?
Thanks much.
INSAYN:
Check your Idler pulley. It could either be cracked, or the pulley shaft has slipped out.
INSAYN:
BTW, the V2 Mirage drive isn't made with any kind of special rocket science. If you have a basic understanding of mechanical stuff, you should be able to fully field strip it down to its underwear, find any worn or broken parts, replace said parts, and get it put back together without issue in short order.
The GT model is a bit more complex with the needle bearings, but works the same way.
AndyFishes:
Thanks.
I just went out to the garage to look at the idler pulley (it seems fine). I was trying to replicate the problem out of the water with the fins between my knees and pushing the pedals. Popped a tooth off of one of the sprockets. I didn't realize the were plastic (probably old and fatigued). I think there are a couple of others missing up at the top where it's hard to see. I guess I'll be ordering some new sprockets. What other parts should I replace while I'm at it? I may pick up an idler pulley and those covers on either side of the sprocket are a little banged up...
INSAYN:
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I just went out to the garage to look at the idler pulley (it seems fine). I was trying to replicate the problem out of the water with the fins between my knees and pushing the pedals. Popped a tooth off of one of the sprockets. I didn't realize the were plastic (probably old and fatigued). I think there are a couple of others missing up at the top where it's hard to see. I guess I'll be ordering some new sprockets. What other parts should I replace while I'm at it? I may pick up an idler pulley and those covers on either side of the sprocket are a little banged up...
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May as well order up a full set of cables as well. Even if you don't install them this round, you'll have them as spares. Hobie seems to require $5 shipping on all of their orders, so I tend to just order everything once and spend that $5 once.