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  1. ryama

    Good Bye

    Well after 7 years of owning a Sidewinder I'm moving on. I bought my sled new in the fall of 2017 and never had a issue ever. I followed the advise given freely here and had nothing but happy trails. I'm getting older and the weight of the sled is just a bit much for me. I bought a VR1 because...
  2. ryama

    Rear shock removal question

    I'm getting older and it's a big job for me to remove the rear suspension now. I want to rebuild the shock's, and my question is can I remove the rear shock in the suspension while the suspension is in the sled? I was able to find the answer that you can remove the center shock while still in...
  3. ryama

    Ignition coils removal question

    I seem to have bad luck working on things lately, and do not want to break anything. I'm changing my plugs, and have the tank pulled back for easy access. I assume you just pull on the coils to get them off. I have tried that but maybe with not enough force. Is there a trick or something to...
  4. ryama

    GAP cold air intake question.

    Much discussion has gone on of the value of the under the hood cold air intakes . Some has argued that the temperature in the intake track is increased because of the under hood air the filters are getting. The Gap solution which is over priced in my opinion my actually be a valid option. And it...
  5. ryama

    Apex clutch on Winder Question

    I went down the road of a Apex clutch on my Winder last year and had good results for the most part. The only draw back I have, is the engagement is jerky no matter how soft of a primary spring I run. I believe the issue is caused by excessive clearance between the belt and clutch face. Beside...
  6. ryama

    Front suspension slide bar shaft.

    I'm heading out on a 10 day journey in Quebec. I have done all of the usual preventive updates on my sled. Roll over valve, heat exchanger hose guards,weld roller bolts, new gear bushing,drive shaft wedge, primary and secondary rollers. But not the front slide bar shaft. I have seen a bunch of...
  7. ryama

    Stub shaft bearing.

    Started my maintenance program and noticed the bearing that holds the stub shaft had moved in a bit. I blew my first belt last season and have heard this can happen. My question is. Should Iuse green loctite on the bearing to housing ? Seen it done on shaft too bearing. But not the other way.
  8. ryama

    Primary rollers questions

    Starting to get my parts together for fall maintenance. And want to replace the primary rollers , before they cause problems. Is the general consensus , aftermarket.....or OEM being the better roller.
  9. ryama

    Max 17 VS 270R

    I have no brand allegiance at all, I presently run a powertrail set up and have had nothing but good luck, No blown belts, lots of power and never skipped a beat. But I want more. I would really like to see a dyno report of the difference between the two. I know a lot of guys will sing the...
  10. ryama

    SRX Helix Question

    Can some one please tell me if the 39/35 helix will give a little bit more snap down low. I have a powertrail tune with the corresponding clutching using the stock helix. The machine run perfect, and I have never blown a belt since new ,2800 kilometers ago. I also would like a little more snap...
  11. ryama

    Reverse beeper question

    Hi guys I have a 2017 Sidewinder and I don't hear a beeper when in reverse. And I don't rember , ever hearing one. I know my 2010 Z1 had one. Just seems strange my 17 does not. But maybe it does and it's not working. Can some one tell if it has a beeper?
  12. ryama

    RTX SE Shock's question

    I have read so much on the great ride of the QS 3 equipped sleds ,I think I should of bought a RTX LE. But I didn't...so can any improvement on the valveing or springs be done on my shocks? I think this machine rides firm for me.Even on the softest rear spring setting and Im 225 without riding gear.
  13. ryama

    TD power trail review

    I have been reading some of the posts on clutching ,and other tunes with great interest. I have heard some story's about clutcing problems that some of the guys are experiencing .So here is my experience. I have never blown a belt.....touch wood. I drove my sled stock last year and the only...
  14. ryama

    Dalton clutch arms

    Is there a general rule of thumb on how much the set screw weight is needed to pull RPM down? ...ie 1 gram = 100 rpm. Took my newly tuned up winder out 'and I'm seeing 9200 falling to 8950. This is set up as TD specified.
  15. ryama

    New Snowtrackers for Sidewinders

    I know most of you guys are switching out the skis. But I still have not given up on the Tuners,I bought snowtrackers for it last year , and got rid of the darting. But never got the light steering , like I had on other sled's with trackers. So I notice on the manufacturer's web site a new...
  16. ryama

    Exhaust Gasket

    Can someone tell me if I can reuse the factory exhaust gasket from the turbo to muffler? I know to use the anti sieze on the flange bolts,but I think I saw some where you should not reuse the bolts,is this right?
  17. ryama

    CAI Question

    Seeing all the post on CAI's, can someone please explain to me. What the advantage beside the eye candy appeal is? Im picking up Daves 270 Race setup this weekend and would like to know would it be a good idea, to also get the..." COLD AIR INTAKE". That is what CAI is the short form for I...
  18. ryama

    Stock Muffler Tune

    Well the season is getting near the back end,and I would like to know if anyone has any experience with the stock muffler tune.There is a lot of info on aftermarket muffler tunes,but not much reviews on the stock muffler stuff. I would really like know how fuel milage is effected as well as...
  19. ryama

    Coolant tank question

    Hi Guys, Can someone please tell me how to get the fitting off of the overfill tank. Mine is low, and I have look at this thing and can't seem to figure out how to get it off.
  20. ryama

    Good Bye

    Well I have sold my Apex and bought a Z1 Turbo. Drove one this winter on a long tour in northern Quebec and feel in love. My Apex had been the best sled I have ever owned. Not once did it let me down, but I never could get use to the drone. With all the information on this site I took care of...


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