Hobie outback Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 04-20-2018, 03:57 AM

Make sure you’re putting it in as straight as possible. It can take some time to break in as well. Happened to me on two different hobies when they were new, but fixed itself.

Saba Slayer · 04-20-2018, 06:23 AM

Go see the Hobie Dealer that you bought your kayak from...he is the best prepared to offer warranty service if you need it.
This is the reason that Hobie recommends buying from a dealer in your area.
Don't cut any plastic until you've seen your local dealer.

ProfessorLongArms · 04-20-2018, 06:56 AM

Fwiw, mines pretty new and I find I have to finagle it a bit to get them to click in.

Mahigeer · 04-20-2018, 07:31 AM

I am no expert here, but here is my experience to share:

The first time I got on an Outback in Baja, I had a hell of time getting the drive to seat properly.

It was me. In time, I got to do it easier. I would pull the black caps away from me thinking it would widen the opening. Actually they were supposed to be toward me.

It may not be the case, but make sure the drive is facing the correct direction.
You should be able to read the numbers on the uprights of pedals.

Raskal311 · 04-20-2018, 09:45 AM

It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch out.

Raskal311 · 04-20-2018, 09:46 AM

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=57555

TJones · 04-20-2018, 09:55 AM

[QUOTE=Raskal311;292418]It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch
Wasn’t aware of the problem until the guy that purchased it from me made me aware . Same problem. Spring broken. First time I’ve experienced this from any of my hobie’s

Raskal311 · 04-20-2018, 12:51 PM

[QUOTE=TJones;292421]

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch
Wasn’t aware of the problem until the guy that purchased it from me made me aware . Same problem. Spring broken. First time I’ve experienced this from any of my hobie’s

Right before selling my oasis one broke. LoL ended up pulling the click and go from my pro angler and wrapped it for the sale.

Keep in mind the swing is side specific so order the right one or maybe a couple of both for future use.

04-20-2018, 06:23 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,880	Dealer Go see the Hobie Dealer that you bought your kayak from...he is the best prepared to offer warranty service if you need it. This is the reason that Hobie recommends buying from a dealer in your area. Don't cut any plastic until you've seen your local dealer. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

04-20-2018, 09:45 AM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch out. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-20-2018, 09:46 AM	#6
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=57555 __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-20-2018, 09:55 AM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Sold an outback recently and had same issue [QUOTE=Raskal311;292418]It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch Wasn’t aware of the problem until the guy that purchased it from me made me aware . Same problem. Spring broken. First time I’ve experienced this from any of my hobie’s

04-20-2018, 03:57 AM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Make sure you’re putting it in as straight as possible. It can take some time to break in as well. Happened to me on two different hobies when they were new, but fixed itself.

04-20-2018, 06:56 AM	#3
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Fwiw, mines pretty new and I find I have to finagle it a bit to get them to click in.

04-20-2018, 07:31 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I am no expert here, but here is my experience to share: The first time I got on an Outback in Baja, I had a hell of time getting the drive to seat properly. It was me. In time, I got to do it easier. I would pull the black caps away from me thinking it would widen the opening. Actually they were supposed to be toward me. It may not be the case, but make sure the drive is facing the correct direction. You should be able to read the numbers on the uprights of pedals.