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  1. sideshowBob

    Sidewinder Barn of Parts Mech. Power Steering Review

    I have looked at the BOP MPS as well but I have not pulled the trigger as I am concerned with loss of turning radius. I installed an easy steer kit on my 1996 Vmax 4 back in the day and was very disappointed in the turning radius reduction to the point of removing it....although the Vmax 4 never...
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    Lithium ion Battery...please read

    That cranking the engine technique before ignition and fuel is a old aircraft radial engine start technique that we used up north especially in ultra cold conditions. I actually put a fuel pump switch on my Attak for ultra cold starts. I would crank the Attak a few times to heat up the lithium...
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    Lithium ion Battery...please read

    Yes, in January we are riding at times when the OAT is @ -30c/-22f or colder but as I get older less and less!!
  4. sideshowBob

    Word Thread 80

    Kilt
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    Lithium ion Battery...please read

    I have been using EarthX batteries for many many years since they first became available for sleds. I initially installed one in my Attak, Wife's Vmax, and also now in my SW since it was new. I have had zero issues with the EarthX batteries for starting in cold weather but admittedly they...
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    1,000ft

    As far as I am aware...the RX1 and early Apex primary clutches with the set screws are the same.
  7. sideshowBob

    1,000ft

    When running an 8DN belt[hard like steel] you will develop a groove down low on the primary. The higher the engagement the sled is set up for the more the groove develops...kind of normal on most yamaha primaries.
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    Word Thread 80

    Drive
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    Bleeding Brakes NIGHTMARE!

    I have had the brake off my SW a couple times and just bled it like you would a normal brake system and it was stubborn but did work....lucky I guess.
  10. sideshowBob

    1,000ft

    I run the Older style Apex primaries with all the set screws on all our sleds 2 stroke and 4 strokes...they are a very reliable robust clutch.
  11. sideshowBob

    First ride of the season...

    Looks like the Submarines also known as "RX1 tons" used to go through the snow!!! LOL
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    Word Thread 80

    Leader
  13. sideshowBob

    1,000ft

    I keep a couple new and a couple used primaries and secondaries for both my SW and Apex in "parts heaven' above my garage but I still operate 3 sleds that one day may need one so not willing to part with them.
  14. sideshowBob

    Bleeding Brakes NIGHTMARE!

    I was thinking the same...maybe an internal leak in the caliper?
  15. sideshowBob

    1,000ft

    I have used Thunder Product rollers for many thousands of miles on my SW and they have stood up well but I have pretty well always had an Apex clutch on it.
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    Word Thread 80

    Helmet
  17. sideshowBob

    Hurricane Gap closed loop tuning

    And add launch control too...although I have launch and never use it.
  18. sideshowBob

    Sd12/5506rpm

    I have a spare RM stator in my " parts heaven" for the eventuality that my 2019s stator needs replacement. Good to know the RM stator works good.
  19. sideshowBob

    Sd12/5506rpm

    Did you complete the new stator install yet? No starting issues now?


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