08 RTX facelift

[tapex_07]

I bought this sled about a month ago now. It has 1500 miles and was stock with the exception of a tow hitch, tall windy and sides, and a new 1.5" Ripsaw. So far I have added: new 6" carbides, 1.625 Woody's, took all the yellow off, ArticFX graphix, cleaned the tunnel up, real hand guards that don't break, and Yamaheaters! Let me know what you think

Basically just got it home..

No more factory graphics..

In process of reassembly..

Complete for now..

 

[bottlerocket]

Nice job!

 

[OldBlue#2]

Looks way better without all that yellow. Great job!

 

[stopdropanroll]

I like it, but I guess I am partial to ORANGE! What did you use on the tunnel?

 

[tapex_07]

Thanks for all the comments! I used Busch's aluminum polish. That stuff works great!!

 

[gmfamily2008]

did you add anything on the front heat exchanger protectors ? 1.625 Woody's are a little long , 1.45 nick the exchanger if the track loosens up a bit. also longer studs tend to hit the header pipe also . I`d keep on eye on them , let us know if they work out . looks good

 

[enticeraised]

did you add anything on the front heat exchanger protectors ? 1.625 Woody's are a little long , 1.45 nick the exchanger if the track loosens up a bit. also longer studs tend to hit the header pipe also . I`d keep on eye on them , let us know if they work out . looks good

I agree, playing with fire

 

[yamakazie]

Are those the Yamaha Wind Sheer slip on hand gaurds? I saw them in the book. Look like they cover really well.

 

[tapex_07]

did you add anything on the front heat exchanger protectors ? 1.625 Woody's are a little long , 1.45 nick the exchanger if the track loosens up a bit. also longer studs tend to hit the header pipe also . I`d keep on eye on them , let us know if they work out . looks good

I measured the track and studs, lug from the top of the track surface is 1-3/8" and the stud is 1-3/4", I thought they were 1.625".
Stock tunnel protectors and I just ran on the ice last weekend, 106mph, and no nicks or tears in anything inside the tunnel area.