hot rodding your ol Mirage drive

[Iceman]

Show it some love!

GT parts are now available with roller bearings, all you need for V2 conversion, V1 will need the V2 chains and idler cable too

Drums $39.99 X 2
Sprockets $21.99 X 2
Idler pulley $6.99

Purchase all 5 pieces and assembly is included, 48 hour turn around :D

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/gt_parts.jpg

[socal.beach.bum]

Nice, looks like I'll be bringing mines in this weekend.

[Lipripper92592]

Do you ship parts? Would love to rebuild two drives that I have. Thank you.
Chris

[FARRIER]

What are the benefits of the upgrade?

[Iceman]

Hobie claims a gain of 10% efficiency. Bearings are almost always better than bushings creating less friction.

I can ship if you call me with a credit card and your shipping address.

[YakDout]

Definitely bringing mine down on Sunday.

[YakDout]

Hobie claims a gain of 10% efficiency. Bearings are almost always better than bushings creating less friction.

I can ship if you call me with a credit card and your shipping address.


Iceman, you are at the mission bay Oex? I will be fishing mission bay Sunday anyways. Do you think you might still have some in stock if I come by Sunday afternoon?

[Oxbeast1210]

Sweet alo wondering if it will be available at Mission Bay OEX

[Iceman]

OEX Sunset Beach, authorized Hobie dealer, OEX Mission Bay can't sell Hobie products.

[Raskal311]

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

[619-SWIM-DOG]

Nice I was waiting for this. See you soon.

[blitzburgh]

I like it!
http://www.landingpublishing.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ChevyModernProblems2013-01-21_15-08-05.jpg

[Iceman]

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

These components are now standard on 2015 mirage drives.

I can not imagine Hobie releasing these without totally putting them through the ringer. They certainly did not have to make these changes to sell more kayaks. They seem to strive to improve their offerings.

[Iceman]

I have Verizon scheduled to fix store phone, need to call them every winter as water gets in the junction box and creates a bunch of static.........so can't understand voice mails and phone numbers left!

shoot me an e mail with your number and I will call you back or should have the phone fixed later today.

andy@oexcalifornia.com

[Lipripper92592]

Andy hooked it up....now maybe I can keep up with Bert, when I'm gassed on the way back in, hoping for that 10%....I'll keep you posted on the swapped parts and let the team know what it feels like compared to the regular V2 components.

[Shimano Penn]

Any chance for drop off and pick up at OEX Mission Bay ? I'd go for it but its too far for me, I'm in IB.

[Iceman]

I can ship em to your door. :D

[Lipripper92592]

Thank you Andy, my wife just sent me a picture of the package as it just arrived. Talk about the fasted shipping ever! I'm going to toss them on tonight, and give it a test run.

[Iceman]

Cool! I did a follow up order for more parts and came up as a back order, so no drums right now, have some GT sprockets and GT idler pulleys

[YakDout]

Cool! I did a follow up order for more parts and came up as a back order, so no drums right now, have some GT sprockets and GT idler pulleys

Thanks Andy. I was the one who ordered the sprockets and pulley from you.

[Lipripper92592]

Parts are installed, smooth as butter now. Here is the write up for the installation
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=24376

[Oxbeast1210]

Andy do you have any of the parts in stock? Id like to order what you have please

[svendawg]

Hi, did the upgrade. I also beach recover. I guess I sat on the beach a little bit too long. Filled everything up with sand. Got home, did a real through job washing with the hose. Was not satisfied, so took them to Dana landing, and worked them off the dock. They came good as new.
And there is, for me, a noticeable difference.
I just think you have to spend a little more time cleaning them, if like me, you hang out beached too long. Next time I will pull them while still in clean water. Hope this helps.
Bob

I would be curious to know how much sand, if any is now in the bearings. I think the grease used for lubrication is going to attract and hold sand no matter how much you rinse it out. I hope I wrong because I want to upgrade, but I waiting until I hear how the bearings hold up with the sand issue. Looking forward to hearing from those that have the GT drive

[mrJB]

Per Matt Miller of Hobie Cat:

"Just some WD40 from time to time is all that is needed. Same as standard MirageDrive maintenance."

And so, let the debate begin...

[Iceman]

The Wd40 is regular maintenance just a corrosion inhibitor, you can use Salt X or silicone spray, the grease is only applied on the rebuild.

BTW, I got in more of these components Drums, sprockets and idler pulleys.

[kareem korn]

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?


No bearing is impervious to sand.
Sorry Andy, I'm skeptical about the bearings, sealed or not.

We use Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushings (http://www.nationalbronze.com/oil-impregnated-bearings.php)where I work on our pumps and equipment. I would think these would be better in that environment.

[Lipripper92592]

If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering.
When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.

[momo fish]

Having been out on the water plenty I am noticing more resistance when peddling the new drives. It's not as smooth and easy as it once was. I wash the drives down after every outing and now I'm concerned as I see fluid seeping out.

Going to bring it down to the shop to inspect but hoping it's not a big deal.

[YakDout]

If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering.
When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.

Ya man, I like your thinking. Problem solver not problem creator. :cheers1:

[Oxbeast1210]

ICE man how do I go about order and paying for these parts I'm ready
thank you

[Iceman]

You can call me today with cc and shipping info. I will be in the shop from 9am-5:30pm today 562-592-0800

[Oxbeast1210]

Can not wait to get them thanks!