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I just returned from a trip to the UP and went to greasing the rear suspension. In doing so, I noticed grease pushing out this crack. Is this a common failure? I did search and I’m not really seeing much. Next question, would you replace the arm, or try to have it welded? I did some part...

I’ll be solo trail riding and basing at the Holiday Inn Express in Munising this Thursday-Sat - assuming the trails held up well enough. I’ll be solo on this one so if anyone is in the area or wants an extra wheel, hit me up! I don’t prefer to ride alone mostly for safety reasons, but I had...

I've been looking at upgrading the secondary (jackshaft) shaft to the 17+ arrangement and ditching the 2206 wobble bearing with locking collar that is in the upper location in the chaincase. I know the chaincase housing is different on the 17+ due to the use of the 6206 bearing that is 4 mm...

I recall some comments when the Stryke ski was released that indicated the carbide for Stryke was unique to Yamaha due to the carbide placement. I’ve been acquiring Stryke skis and carbides to try on my Viper and the part number isn’t adding up. I purchased some new takeoff carbides from a...

I see a lot of recommendations for the Woodys Dooly and Slim Jim Dooly paired with the Stryke Ski. Has anyone tried the Studboy Deuce bar with the Stryke ski? It seems to me the Deuce would potentially have less push than either Dooly due to the side profile. They are probably a bit less...

I know a year or so ago I saw a thread indicating that DMC was working on a top gear for the Viper. I don't think I've seen any on the market or heard anything on the development. Anyone have any info on it?

I’m looking for alternatives to the Yamaha version of this top gear for my 2015. I’m familiar with the DMC Top Gear that he’s made for the Sidewinders, but that won’t fit our Vipers since the Viper is 13W and the Winder is 15W. I also think there are some chaincase differences between them too...

I just installed a rear QS3 shock on my 129” RTX. Stock, there are 4 inside idler wheels, but the one on the right side will interfere with the QS3 reservoir so it appears as though most sleds that come with a stock QS3 in a 129” length turn both of those wheels to the outside of the rails. I...

My Viper has more steering play than I’d like and I’ve torn it down to the point where I’m confident that the play is in the bellcrank assembly. I’ve searched for other threads on this site about it and I’m pretty much coming up empty with any improvements for it. This play is not from the...

Is there a way to dim the display on the dash? To me it seems too bright in the dark.

I am planning a trip to the Gogebic area and I’m really not familiar with that lake, but would like to ride on it. I’ve read that there is a lot of good areas on it, but it also has some that should be avoided at all costs. Mainly, I’ve read that you one should avoid the far South and East...

I stumbled across the following presentation on a Cat dealer's website today. I assume the 7000 changes here are mostly applicable to the Viper. Have a look at page 71. I don't believe I've seen any previous discussion about the Front Engine Mount being revised on this site. The part that...

I purchased a Trunk https://www.shopyamaha.com/product/details/yamaha-combination-trunk-bag?dealernumber=&ri=true bag used (the one that has a large center compartment and two side saddlebags). It didn't come with any mounting hardware, but I didn't think I'd need it since my RTX-DX already had...