Hey guys,
I’ve been hanging out on the 2-smoke side for a few years now but it was time to go 4-stroke. I got a heck of a deal on an 06 venture so I scooped it up. I'm going to be selling my viper and I know I'm going to miss it. But we have a baby on the way and there isn’t room (or budget) for 2 sleds. I have been doing a lot of reading so I can get a handle on this chassis and model. I have a long list of items to change and update so I’ll just list them. Feel free to jump in guys and help me out if you would.
Can I stud the 144x1.25 ripsaw without doing anything? I had read a few posts about shimming the back of the protectors on ventures but I thought that was the newer models.
Is a 2”riser ok without getting longer cables?
Is there a good clutch setup for the venture? I'm not looking to drag race (ok maybe a little), just want to get a little more out of it.
Are the front and skid shocks interchangeable with other aluminum ones? I see mine are steel body.
Also, I'm in the middle of making a wheelchair rack for this sled. This will be the 5th one I have made. The cargo rack is a great (and solid) mounting point. This is (so far) the easiest one I have made. I'll get some pics up when I get into it further. I'm looking forward to getting this sled out on the trail!
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give,
Jason
I’ve been hanging out on the 2-smoke side for a few years now but it was time to go 4-stroke. I got a heck of a deal on an 06 venture so I scooped it up. I'm going to be selling my viper and I know I'm going to miss it. But we have a baby on the way and there isn’t room (or budget) for 2 sleds. I have been doing a lot of reading so I can get a handle on this chassis and model. I have a long list of items to change and update so I’ll just list them. Feel free to jump in guys and help me out if you would.
Can I stud the 144x1.25 ripsaw without doing anything? I had read a few posts about shimming the back of the protectors on ventures but I thought that was the newer models.
Is a 2”riser ok without getting longer cables?
Is there a good clutch setup for the venture? I'm not looking to drag race (ok maybe a little), just want to get a little more out of it.
Are the front and skid shocks interchangeable with other aluminum ones? I see mine are steel body.
Also, I'm in the middle of making a wheelchair rack for this sled. This will be the 5th one I have made. The cargo rack is a great (and solid) mounting point. This is (so far) the easiest one I have made. I'll get some pics up when I get into it further. I'm looking forward to getting this sled out on the trail!
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give,
Jason
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Jason I greatly look forward to this build! I don't know a lot myself but I don't know how much you like to test and tune your sleds but from my research is these 4 strokers are lugged down and according to some have a rather abrupt engagement. I haven't gotten a peak rpm number yet but once I find it I plan to build a clutch set up. Good luck with your new venture and I am curious how they handle two up so post reviews haha.
Sparks flying! I'll post some pics tomorrow.
So here it is. All stock. I started with a 2" riser and then dug into the wheelchair carrier. For those of you on the smoke free side here is the "rest of the story".
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/threads/75218-03-Viper-Wheelchair-Rack?highlight=wheelchair
The backrest makes a good mounting point because it is VERY sturdy. I just need to make a frame and drill the holes the same as the backrest and it will mount the same and have easy on and off.
This is as far as I got last night.
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/threads/75218-03-Viper-Wheelchair-Rack?highlight=wheelchair
The backrest makes a good mounting point because it is VERY sturdy. I just need to make a frame and drill the holes the same as the backrest and it will mount the same and have easy on and off.
This is as far as I got last night.
Rough up for the snowmobile carrier: http://youtu.be/-12uDvTdK6Y
The top plate is the quick release for the cargo rack.
The top plate is the quick release for the cargo rack.
Its getting closer!
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Looks great I cant wait to see the finished product! If you get a chance when she's done add a youtube link of the mount in action. I love all the creative things guys do here and the skill they do it with! jdp
This is all freehand with an angle grinder. Imagine what I could do with a water jet! 
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Nice job JD!
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DONE! Ready for some snow now! It works very well. Better than I thought it would. I'll try to get a video this weekend so you can see the change over. Very easy...
More pictures if you click on one and go to the photobucket...
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WOW looks great nice job!
