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

igotpron · 04-03-2020, 12:49 PM

I like using corrosion x on everything. Works on electronics, metal, reels etc. non toxic and prohibits rust.

I prefer the standard v2 drive with turbo fins. Besides keeping the chains properly tensioned and oiled. There’s no real maintenance to do.

common things to fail? I’d say chains. Or idler cable. So inspect your chains/cable if you see rust or you got the drive used just replace them for peace of mind. Keep the old ones as spares. I kept a 7/16 wrench, vice grips, chains, shaft, fin and the pins for the drive in a ziplock. Only had to use that stuff one time. I crashed launched in La Jolla and bent the drive mast up and tore the fin. Was able to repair on the beach and still head out. Without a spare drive I’d keep that stuff on hand.

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04-03-2020, 12:49 PM	#7
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	Mirage Drive Maintenance I like using corrosion x on everything. Works on electronics, metal, reels etc. non toxic and prohibits rust. I prefer the standard v2 drive with turbo fins. Besides keeping the chains properly tensioned and oiled. There’s no real maintenance to do. common things to fail? I’d say chains. Or idler cable. So inspect your chains/cable if you see rust or you got the drive used just replace them for peace of mind. Keep the old ones as spares. I kept a 7/16 wrench, vice grips, chains, shaft, fin and the pins for the drive in a ziplock. Only had to use that stuff one time. I crashed launched in La Jolla and bent the drive mast up and tore the fin. Was able to repair on the beach and still head out. Without a spare drive I’d keep that stuff on hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk