Looking to purchase a 2012 250SHO with about 350hrs. Any issues with this year engines? I remember there being a main bearing issue or something like that but not sure what year/s it affected. any input on this engine would be greatly appreciated.
Looking to purchase a 2012 250SHO with about 350hrs. Any issues with this year engines? I remember there being a main bearing issue or something like that but not sure what year/s it affected. any input on this engine would be greatly appreciated.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
Does it have the original power head? Yamaha sent out letters to owners on earlier models that they would replace power head for free within a certain time frame. You might inquire within too make sure . They had problems with the throw out bearing.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
When you have the motor checked out by a dealer, there should be computer print out of all service on motor, I believe.
Also call Yamaha and give them your motor number as well.
My SHO 250 was a 2010 with early 2012 power head replace and with around 380 hrs. it broke and yamaha did not replace. The problem is thurst bearing failure. Metal in oil and a lot of play in crankshaft up and down.
Is it me or is the failure rate on the early 250 SHO so high that I should run away from this engine like its an early FICHT engine...OR.....its just a few out of the thousands sold and we are just seeing the bad?
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
I have personal experience with two 2011-12 250 HP SHO's (one I owned and one of a good friend). Zero issues with either. Both over 400 hours.
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