pretty sure it stripped yet ANOTHER key. This one i know i got perfect because i used sheet glass and sandpaper to remove the tiny bit of material i needed to so it would stay uniform. I also used red loctite on everything this time and let it sit for a good 6 hours. My next step is to actually remove the starter idler gear this go around (even though i wasn't useing the starter it could possibly still cause a problem after further inspection). Oh boy
450F My new WR!
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Nice bike, nice touch...
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-90280-...qid=1371155258&sr=8-1&keywords=90280-03001-00
Amazon of all places...
Anyways, that's your part number. -BIG DAN
Amazon of all places...
Anyways, that's your part number. -BIG DAN
i don't really think its a key issue as the last one i made was perfect. Although i do now have the problem of a key that is sheared off flush with the crank that is red loctited in. Looks like some VERY carrfull drilling is in order
Use a new, sharp punch if possible. I'm not sure how you're going to drill out a woodruff key...
I am rooting for YOU, buddy! You are now know as "MoJay" or "MoJazz" in my mind. Just an FYI... -BIG DAN
A punch wasen't working so i drilled out the center to relive some of the stress on the key, then drilled a small spot on the edge. The spot on the edge gave my punch something to bite into and she came out. Spend an hour and a half making a new which convinced me to order a couple from the link you posted in case this one works out like the rest. This is the gear that (hopefully) was causing all the trouble. I just took it out this time so there is no possibility of it causing the failure which is what i highly suspect is happening
i lied dan, i didn't order them yet but i was about to and the part # dosen't match the same part # for any year wr450 i can find, is there something im missing?
Although this bike has been a pain so far, my favorite part about getting new bikes is the new wealth of info i find out about them and the kind of community's around them.
ex, got a chuckle out of this video, and i can say that i own a bike that people actually like now
Pqk
ex, got a chuckle out of this video, and i can say that i own a bike that people actually like now
Yes i know, it does not have the same part # as dan linked
Maybe you need more sugar water. 
well it stripped out again this morning even with it removed, i'll order 3 of them in case it happens again. im getting REALLY tired of this. This is the biggest investment i've ever made and i for some silly reason i thought that paying all that money would mean i would actually get to ride more than i wrench 
