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A feature article about me and my now 4 year old granddaughter (not pictured on cover) will be in the February issue of Easyriders Magazine. My granddaughter and I spent a lot of our time during the Covid shut down tinkering in my garage while my wife and daughter worked remotely from home. At...

Looking for trail recommendations for a group of about 16 people, 8 total machines. We normally do an annual long weekend ride and the last couple of years traveled from WNY to Hatfield and McCoys in West Virginia. Thinking about trying something new possibly in Maine, New Hampshire or...

Decided to update my 2019 X2 rspec 850 to a 2022 Rmax4 XTR 1000. Didn't use the X2 dump box much so went with the 4 seater which I think I'll get more use out off. Yamaha did a great job improving the Wolverine. The 850 X2 was a good machine but I would have never purchased it back in 2019 if...

Working on a 2009 Nytro that developed a knock while running down a trail at 50 mph. Engine has around 5000 miles and seemed to be well maintained. The knock started with no warning of any problems. No codes displayed and the engine did not shut down due to low oil pressure. Metal shavings were...

If you've ever struggled with installing a ski bolt because the bolt won't align with the ski bushing hole due to a tight ski rubber this technique usually works well. Start the bolt through the ski bushing and into the spindle then use a pointed pry bar or punch to help align the hole. Usually...

I've read about people modifying their Viper air box and claiming to get better throttle response. I'm all for better throttle response but have been somewhat reluctant to do the modification. I know there are a few versions people have done but the most common mod is removing the snorkel and...

I have a low mileage 2005 RS Vector in the garage that came in with a starter issue and for a chain tensioner update. The starter was still capable of starting the engine but it acted as if it was kicking out or skipping teeth on the gears. The starter was removed and a bench test performed...

After struggling with the reverse button for the past two seasons I finally took the time to modify it. The button was almost impossible to depress with gloves on and the button constantly got stuck when I used it. With the switches removed I used a dye grinder to open up the block under the...

Has anyone had this happen? Upside down and backwards................

I got an email from Curve Industries stating that they have updated bushing to correct fitment issue on 2015+ Vipers and Sidewinders. I installed mine last season and remember having to do something out of the normal so I pulled a ski tonight. I had to add several washers to make up the space...

Ran across this video which demonstrates the importance of proper tongue weight. Something to think about when loading your trailers.

I have the electronic version and can't read it. I stopped at the dealer and they have the same illegible version. Does anyone have one that's useful? I need some info on how the reverse actuator is wired.

204.1hp at 8850 rpm! http://www.amsnow.com/news/dyno-tests/2016/03/sidewinder-dyno-test

What a disappointing season. Seems like every time I buy a new sled we have a poor snowmobiling season. After looking at the upcoming forecast for the remainder of March I decided to start the rotation of toys early. On the upside I have virtually no maintenance to do on sleds this year other...

I thought maybe Yamaha would eventually discontinue the Apex motor with the factory turbo now available but do you think the new AC/Yamaha chassis will accept the Apex engine? Dropping a 150 hp NA engine into this chassis to capture those consumers not wanting the 180+ hp turbo but needing more...

I did a lot of testing with the HID bulbs to reduce the differential between High and Low beams. Most of the testing was done with a Nytro but after installing HID's in a Viper and having a similar problem I carried over what I discovered to the Viper with good results. I realize Rock did some...

It's not the first time I've seen a flywheel Woodruff key shear on the crank but it is the first time I've seen this on a Yamaha 4 stroke. If you pull the coils on these sleds make sure the wires are put back on correctly when they are reinstalled. If the coils fire out of order it can cause a...

Recently I've ran across a few people that think their used Nytro is worth a lot more than what most are selling for. Most add-ons and modifications don't add value and it's always hard to recoup the money spent. Here is a good deal on a new Viper going for $6700 on ebay being sold by a...

A detailed procedure for installation of a HID kit in the SR Viper: **This is not a discussion on who's hid kit is better** PLEASE LIMIT THE DISCUSSION TO HID INSTALLATIONS OR ISSUES WITH AN INSTALLATION Remove hood by removing the 6 screws and disconnecting gauge pod wire harness. Remove...