1998 GSX LTD Driveshaft snapped in two

[va98gsxltd]

So had my GSX winterized and went to take it out this weekend. Started it and ofcourse did not really turn over..So then went to add some choke and I head a loud pop almost like a backfire. After some looking and the help from another guy we discovered the drvieshaft had snapped in two. Now the question is does this happen often as this this is a very low hourly ski? Also could the work they did in winterrizing it cause the problem? I drove it over to a ramp up on the trailer then to the repair shop.

thanks

 

[Dr Honda]

It probably wasn't an issue with the winterizing. It could have been bent before... or the pump could have froze up.

 

[seadooFTW]

Its a small world haha, the break was at a 45 degree angle which would indicate torsion so im thinking the pump siezing or impeller getting wedged in place would be the cause.

 

[LouDoo]

Was the ski used in salt water? If so is there a lot or corrosion on the drive shaft?

Lou