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    APEX CATCHES FIRE

    WOW IS RIGHT WOW IS RIGHT! I just replaced my drive axle before it broke and Ithought I was good to go. just about 10,000 miles SO EVERYONE CHECK YOUR CALIPERS!!!!!!!!
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    APEX CATCHES FIRE

    YAMAHA SAYS I hear you but who actually does this? My experience should prompt people to do this. Just trying to relay my bad experience to the group so that this does not happen to anyone else. I was lucky since I normally ride last in the group. Had I been last at the time I would not...
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    APEX CATCHES FIRE

    I was rolling down a trail the other day, was kinda bumpy so I was standing and rolling with the moguls. Went for the brake and the lever went down to the handle bar. Sat down and was slowing down due to the backshifting when my nephew came on the left side of me frantically waving his arms to...
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    Sno-Force II Helmets available anywhere?

    SNO FORCE 4 I hear ya. I just ought one through Yamaha. get the part number and go to the dealer. The bigger problem is finding heated shields. I found and bought 2 from Big Moose Yamaha in Old forge NY. Great helmet and shield. I put lots of miles on in Quebec with that set-up sometimes...
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    06 Apex keeps on impressing me

    2006 GT My thoughts also. I love my 06 GT since I worked out the bugs. Have the 07 taller shield, updated hot grips, Pioneer revalved shocks, ice ripper, MB drive axle,wide front end lowered, shimmed skis with doolies. This sled rocks the corners and never stops impressing me. Has 10,000...
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    PROPER TOE ADJUSTMENT

    OK what is the proper way to set the toe on an Apex? Is this correct: have a rider sit on the sled, push down the front end and let it set. can I use the front and rear runner studs as measuring points? should I shoot for 0 toe or 1/8 inch toe out? BTW sled is lowered to where the...
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    YAMAHA ELECTRIC FACE SHIELDS

    SNO FORCE 4 SHIELDS I JUST BOUGHT 2 OF THEM FROM BIG MOOSE YAMAHA IN NY. AT LEAST NOW I HAVE A COUPLE FOR THE NEXT SEASONS. I LIKE THIS HELMET BETTER THAN SOME MORE $$$ ONES. IT SEEMS TO FIT WELL AND IS QUIET.
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    chain case assy

    SLIPPING No I took it apart and the inner lower gear was on correctly. It sometimes moves forward, then is slipps out of gear
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    YAMAHA ELECTRIC FACE SHIELDS

    Did Yamaha stop making electric shields for their Sno-Force 4 helmets? I have 2 of them and need new shields.
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    chain case assy

    FORWARD / REVERSE ADJUSTMENT Welll I put it back together now when I put it in forward is slips. i have been adjusting the linkage but still not right. I took it apart again and the brass fork is correct. HELP
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    How long should the pto side driveshaft bearing last?

    LEFT DRIVE BEARING WE CHANGE THEM EVERY 2 YEARS. SOMETIMES IT'S A 15 MINUTE JOB, SOMETIMES THE BEARING FREEZEES ON THE SHAFT. YAMAHA BEARINGS SEEM TO LAST LONGER. I JUST PULLED MINE APSRT AND IT'S STILL DECENT AFTER 3500 MILES.
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    Theft proofing the APEX? After near theft....

    SLED THEFT CANADA Well I guess I am on of the lucky ones that never had a problem. I will say this, I have been doing a weekly tour of Quebec every year since 1996 and never had a problem. It is true that Quebec is a hot spot for theft, mostly in the really tourist attractions like St Donat...
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    INSTALLING HD DRIVE AXLE AND NO SLIP DRIVERS

    BEARINGS OH YEAH! I REPLACED EVERYTHING IN THE SUSPENSION, LEFT DRIVE BEARING, CHAIN AND SPROCKETS. I BOUGHT THE HD SHAFT FROM MICRO BELMONT WHO ALSO REBOPPED MY CLUTCHES. I AM RUNNING A 9077 ICE RIPPER THIS YEAR ALSO. THANKS TO ALL FOR THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION. THIS SITE RULES...
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    INSTALLING HD DRIVE AXLE AND NO SLIP DRIVERS

    If anyone has done this could you tell me if you needed to modify your rails for interference with the drivers?
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    Apex Ohlins Shock Rebuild

    SHOCK REBUILDS I HAD MINE DONE BY PIONEER PERFORMANCE IN NY. GREAT WORK
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    chain case assy

    IS THERE A PUBLISHED STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL ON THE ASSEMBLY OF AN APEX CHAINCASE ANY PLACE ON THIS FOORUM? THANKS
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    BASELINE APEX GT SETUP

    GASPIE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. WE ARE PLANNING THE GASPE LOOP FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF FEBRUARY.
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    STOCK SETTING ON SECONDARY

    TURK HEARD OF HIM. WHERE DID HE GO?
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    STOCK SETTING ON SECONDARY

    WHAT IS THE STOCK SETTING ON AN APEX GT SECONDARY CLUTCH ( 2006)
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    BASELINE APEX GT SETUP

    Please help with baseline 06 APEX GT suspension settings. My rear shock has been revalved and has a bigger spring. My front springs are loose enough to allow the "A" arms to be parallel.. I need assistance with the following: front and center shock settings toe set to zero while on ground...


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