New CV Boot?

I need a new front inner CV boot, tore it the last day in the dez(must have been a tweakers needle that flew up while I was doing 40 thru the 2' woops..lol), thank god! From my small amount of knowledge compared to you guys, I want OEM boot? So tell me if I'm wrong, I need to purchase a cv band tool, cv bands, grease and a boot, c clips and snap ring? I found some silicone boots from for 8 bucks a piece, should I buy everything seperate or get the OEM kit? Thanks for your time!

You definitely need that band tool, be careful though if you only buy one band and pull it too hard they can break .

thanks, now what else do I need to know?

Hold your tonge out to the left while working lol I would use oem but I don't much about long travel.

I wouldn't fool with anything but the oe boots...I've used the cheapo's ; but , they don' hold up !! Call up our bud , and have him ship you one ( you're gonna be better off in the long run)...you can use a GOOD pair of pliers/needle-noses on the oe bands.

Good info my cousin had the band tool.

ok guys, it just came to me, I'm gonna use the cv boot off my stock axles. What grease do I need to repack it? this should save me some cash so I can get my power steering..lol...and 2 mother's day presents which is coming up soon..lol

for the price not a bad idea to have a spare one no wait or risk of damage to the joint you know the cv joint haha

so what grease do I use mick? I have 4 spare axles with cv and no one wants em so might as well use the boots and cv's right?

bought a spare from Yamaha w/ grease bin 11/2 yr ago better ask you know who

CustomizedRhino13 wrote:

You definitely need that band tool, be careful though if you only buy one band and pull it too hard they can break .

What year did Yamaha change over to the new style clamp? I hate them. Love the old style.

I don't know we went down to the dealer and bought one, my boot wasn't torn but just folded in, turned out it just poped back into place. While were torqueing the band it broke. I don't remember how but we took a piece from the old and new one and made it work!

ASPENDELL ROVER wrote:

so what grease do I use mick? I have 4 spare axles with cv and no one wants em so might as well use the boots and cv's right?

I'm sure someone will chime in and I'll get reprimanded for bad advice (lol)...but...I have used good , high-temp wheel bearing grease (either the black , or red...I've used both) without any problem.

CustomizedRhino13 wrote:

I don't know we went down to the dealer and bought one, my boot wasn't torn but just folded in, turned out it just poped back into place. While were torqueing the band it broke. I don't remember how but we took a piece from the old and new one and made it work!

If you had to use a band tool on your '06 660 boot, it wasn't a Yamaha boot kiit.

Every now and then I see one of my boot collapse after a ride. Check it later and it's ok.

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book says moly

You can buy CV joint grease (or grease that is rated for use in CV joints) at your local parts store. It will be a high pressure high temp Lithium-Moly grease.

Example: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/VAL2/986/N2421.oap?ck=Search_N2421_-1_-1&pt=N2421&ppt=C0139

I have changed more then my share of boots. I prefer Duraboot brand over OEM on all my machines. They are tougher and cost less.
I also keep several Napa CV bands in the garage because I prefer them.
Here is a link to a company that sells kits....maybe James should see if He can buy them and get a little discount.
http://www.motormasteratv.com/

You should always use the the CV joint grease because of the way it lubes and gets in all the nooks and cranies,will last longer. High temp wheel bearing grease does not flow so much it relies on centrifugal force.

soarkrebel wrote:

I have changed more then my share of boots. I prefer Duraboot brand over OEM on all my machines. They are tougher and cost less.
I also keep several Napa CV bands in the garage because I prefer them.
Here is a link to a company that sells kits....maybe James should see if He can buy them and get a little discount.
http://www.motormasteratv.com/

Those look like the Same boots Moose sells. Moose boots suck! They don't fit and have a tendency to slip off. Yamaha boots have a lip on the inside that fit into the grooves on the knuckle. They also come with the hardware you should replace when pulling the axle.