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  1. Dimebag

    Need input on '05 Chevrolet

    Hi, I am currently considering a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Sportside. It has the 5.3L/5.4L? gasoline engine, and automatic transmission. How is the fuel economy on this car? I am considering it to use from home, to the mountain, wih the sled on the bed. Thats a 250 km drive each weekend...
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    Where did all the apparel go?

    Im looking for some yamaha apparel, and usually i go to yamaha-motor.com to find what i want. Now I get forwarded to https://www.yamahapartsandaccessories.com , and it does not include all the apparel Im used to find. Not even close. Where is it? Im looking for the part number for the yamaha...
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    Lifeproof iPhone case mount

    Has anyone tried one of these mounted on a sled? Is it possible to charge the phone while its mounted in the case? Is it even possible to use the iphone as a gps for sled use?
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    Oil pressure sensor thread size

    Hi, I want to install a oil pressure meter on one of my Nytros, and I need to know what kind of threads the "adapter" that is installed in the block is? Also, what thread size/type is the pressure sensor itself? Thanks
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    Ski-doo engine problems

    Hi, Once in the time I owned a 1994 Summit 470, which at that time i thought was a killer sled. Anyways, my dad has been using the sled for the last 5 years, until he finally bought a Yamaha this spring. The problem with the sled is that it dies when it gets a certain engine temp. If...
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    Plasti-dip paint on plastic parts?

    Has anyone tried to paint sled parts using plasti-dip spray paint? From the specs, it should work. What do you think?
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    I want a new GPS for my xtx

    I already have a Garmin 60 CS, but i feel it gets to small. Its great for finding the trail if the weather gets bad, but to small to actually navigate after when searching for new terrain and such things. Any suggestions on what to buy? A buddy of mine has a Garmin gpsmap 276c, which i...
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    05 RX1 - What to do ? Summer maintenance.

    What to do, except oil change and skid lubrication? The sled has 5000 kms on it, Any bearings i should expect to fail in the near future? Any weak spots, or known problems to pay attention to, like the Nytro? I want to service this sled at the lowest possible cost, as it is my fathers...
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    New front shocks.. For skinz concept 39"

    I want to replace the front floats on the skinz concept 39" on my turbo, and am currently looking at the Exit X0-TR and the Elka Stage 1+R shocks. I want to replace the shocks to get a smoother/softer ride for boondocking and i feel i dont need the stiff fox floats. What shocks would be...
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    Bent radiator - what to do?

    Is it possible to fix? Or just replace it? I cant even get the cap off..
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    Skinz concept 36" -5" forward

    What do you think about that? Seems like thats the next to come..
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    Octane numbers and ethanol blend

    Hi, What is the pros/cons of running gasoline with ethanol in our engines? I have the possibilty to fill either 98 octane (ron) or 98 oct ron with 10% ethanol blend. Whats best for a (turbo) engine?
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    Another starter failure

    Seems like the relay stuck on and i fried my starter. There was smoke coming from the + terminal on the battery. I now measure a direct short between the starter positive lead and ground. Can anyone verify how many ohms Im supposed to measure there? Question is, even with the relay gone...
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    Electrical problem and engine bog

    After two days of powder riding, suddenly the sled starts to bog on low rpms. It bogs/ sputters on idle and 4-5000 rpms. At wot it runs fine. While looking for the fault several mystical things happened. Headlights turned on by themselves. Headlight relay clicks and buzzes. Headlight...
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    Air in coolant. Sometimes.

    Hi, A buddys MCX 290 nytro is overheating, and when we open the radiator cap there is air coming out. Its a MTX with the rear cooler. It did the same thing a couple weeks ago, and we filled coolant and let it idle without the cap until all air seemed to be out. Rode several miles with no...
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    Starter relay replacement

    Hi, Can I use a starter relay from a Raptor? Raptor part Number: 4XE-81940-12-00 Nytro part number: 8GL-81940-00-00 I have a cheap source for the raptor relay, and need one for my Nytro asap as my current relay has started to act up on me. Will it work?
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    Riding with a passenger on skinz seat?

    Is it possible to ride with a passenger on the nytro skinz airframe seat? Or do I have to switch seats for those times the miss may want to join? Will it hurt the seat in any way? Anyone got any real life experience with it? Thanks
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    Break in procedure on rebuilt engine

    Hi, How, and how long would you recommend to break in a rebuilt turbo engine? (New crank and pistons). Thanks
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    Mcx 180/190 helix changes

    How will my sled react to a 45/39 helix? Last year I had a straight 41 helix with 144"/1.75 track/ 9 tooth drivers which worked pretty good, except i hit the limiter when giving it full throttle from a dead start. This is my setup; Nytro Mcx 180/190 153" 2.5" challenger extreme 7...
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    Some Rx1 questions

    Hi, My father just purchased his first Yamaha, a 2005 Rx1 121", which has a 153" mountan skid in it. He thinks the engagement is way to ruff, and wants a smoother engagement. What spring would you recommend? What is stock gearing on these sleds? 24/38? Seems way too high for a mountain...


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