Blade 450 motor shaft

Hi all, I've been having a look at my Blade 450 3d and noticed there is a fair bit of wear in the motor shaft where it spins in the top and bottom bearings. This is giving a bit of play between the pinion and the main gear. I was wondering if anyone has ever changed this shaft for a new one or does the whole motor have to be replaced if the wear was to get to bad.

Thanks

[kieranar]

Blade 450 motor shaft

I think this is well known , or I have read something on the other forums regarding this type of problem on the 450 3d and 300x , I would recommend to swop out the motor for a scorpion HK-2221-6

Worth searching on helifreak forum

[400blade]

the motors scrap mate as theres no replacement shafts for it dont ask how i know

[Vikki]

I had the bearing disintegrate on my 450X motor. It was the output bearing. I found the inner race welded to the shaft and the outer race was nowhere to be seen. The little ball bearings were cuddling the motor magnets. New motor I'm afraid.

[dbull46]

Hmm. Sounds like I'd better buy another one before it ends up Like yours did!

Thank you all for your advice.
Much appreciated.