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  1. 4strokeluvr111

    Which streaming stick to use?

    We currently have Roku streaming sticks but I'm sick of all the glitches/bugs and want to switch to a different platform. I was leaning toward the FireTV stick, but after reading numerous online reviews, it seems like they all suck! What do you have and do you like it and why? It needs to have...
  2. 4strokeluvr111

    Adding LED front light on 05 Vector

    I want to add an LED lightbar to the front of my Vector for added light while driving at night. I plan to install a separate switch so I can turn them off so I don't blind an oncoming rider. My question is how many watts can the lightbar be? I don't want to burn out the Stator (I think that's...
  3. 4strokeluvr111

    Need help with M10 Install on a Rage

    Hey! A friend is installing a (what he was told is a) 136" M10 into a 2005 Rage. He bought a new Ice Ripper (a 1.22 Ice "something") and he's having a great deal of trouble installing it. He literally had to crowbar it on with the arms compressed. The front arm is all the way up against the...
  4. 4strokeluvr111

    Belt Removal Tool....Help!!!

    Don't know how many years ago it was, "Rich Motorsports" or Rich Products made the pictured belt removal tool I'm giving it to a friend but don't remember how to properly install it. Where do the existing washers go? Any help is appreciated!!!! I'm helping a friend summerize his sled and...
  5. 4strokeluvr111

    WTB: 2014 Yamaha Apex XTX genuine Yamaha Cover

    I tried but couldn't find the part number. Is SMA-COVER-80-01 the right p/n? TIA!
  6. 4strokeluvr111

    Aftermarket Flex Pipes for my 05 Vector

    I'm replacing both the header and muffler assy. in my 05 Vector. I would like to install aftermarket flex pipes as FX Garage offers. But as I'm unemployed and need to do things as cost-effective (cheap) as possible, almost $400 for the FX Garage ones. I've seen them on Amazon for under $25...
  7. 4strokeluvr111

    2005 Vector - I need to pressure test the cooling system

    I posted this on the RS forum but got no replies so I thought I'd post it here. I need to pressure test my cooling system to see if I have a small head gasket leak. Does anyone have the testing kit that I can borrow? Or what might be my options. None of my local friends has a bore scope that...
  8. 4strokeluvr111

    2014 Apex XTX....

    My friend has the 2014 Apex and wants to install a digital temperature gage. Any suggestions on a cost effective (not cheap nor expensive) setup? Thanks!
  9. 4strokeluvr111

    05 Vector - how to pressure test the cooling system

    I'm the original owner of an 05 Vector. 24K miles. What do I need to pressure test the cooling system? It's the small cap on the overflow tank that has me wondering how to do it. I want to check if I have a head gasket leak. Thanks!
  10. 4strokeluvr111

    Problem removing one hyfax - need advice

    Helping out a friend. Changing his hyfax on a 2014 Apex XTX. He did melt the hyfax to the track recently. I saw that his hyfax were just about worn out and offered to install new ones. I've used this method for years: remove bolts holding on hyfax, spray down both sides of the rails with...
  11. 4strokeluvr111

    PLEASE HELP WITH THIS QUESTION - friends RX1 is down....

    Sled is down. 03 RX-1. Bad clutch side jackshaft bearing. How does the old bearing come out? Is it like my 05 Vector that had the tapered bearing and the tapered leave that has to be tighter down? Any help is most appreciated!!!! edit - the jackshaft has a taped split sleeve like my 05...
  12. 4strokeluvr111

    If you are familiar with the 05 era 973CC motors, please see my post in the RS forum! Thanks!

    Please go over to the RS forum and look for my thread on loose exhaust rivets. Want to get it back together today if possible!
  13. 4strokeluvr111

    2005 Vector - loose rivets in exhaust mount (?) - what do I do?

    I had an exhaust clamp loosen up so I had to dig into the sled to get it fixed. If you look at the two pictures where I'm pointing at a rivet, they are loose. A total of 6 of the 8 rivets are loose. I drilled two out figuring I'm going to re-rivet all the loose ones. But I can't see what two...
  14. 4strokeluvr111

    2005 Vector - water pump replacement

    Is replacing a water pump on the 973 something that I can do? LOOKS easy but those are famous last words for me!
  15. 4strokeluvr111

    Where do I?

    I'm a gauge freak and want to add a digital oil pressure gauge. I have a 2005 Vector ER. Question is where do I pull the pressure reading from? I assume it the same "port" that has the stock oil pressure "port". But where is that on my sled? TIA for the help! :sled2:
  16. 4strokeluvr111

    How do I..........?

    I'm posting here because it'll get more looks plus I think the question could pertain to other models. But please move it to the RS forum if required. Sled = 2005 Vector ER The attached pictures show what I call the main link between the steering arm that goes down the RS of the sled and the...
  17. 4strokeluvr111

    Need help guys and gals - synching my carbs

    I have a 2005 Vector with 20K+ miles. I built a synch tool (shown) back in 2007 that Grizztracks recommended and have used it for the past 15 years. Problem is that it's been a couple years since I used it and my memory sucks. I found the thread where he showed how to use it but I'm still...
  18. 4strokeluvr111

    Want to buy a new track

    Is Tracks USA still THE PLACE to buy a new track? It's time to replace my Ripsaw that has 10k+ miles on it. TIA!
  19. 4strokeluvr111

    Buying a new track

    Is Tracks USA still THE PLACE to buy a track? TIA!
  20. 4strokeluvr111

    What color of primary spring is on 2014 Vector LTX?

    Need to know this quick so I'm posting here. The tech chart on the TY homepage lists a 973 motor and this sled has the 1049 motor. TIA! :beer: for everybody!


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