2012 Yamaha Vector LTX-studs/rear heat exchanger??

[speedy123]

Hi

I purchased a 2012 Yamaha Vector LTX-I want to add woodys studs-however I have read that there is an issue with these studs hitting the fins of the rear heat exchanger-there is tunnel protectors on this sled-however the middle of the rear heat exchanger is still exposed to the studs-I see some have added some plastic to the tunnel protectors-to give even more of a distance from the studs to the exchanger-however this will also give less rear travel for the sled-any ideas out there?

Thanks

 

[IAVECTORGT]

My buddy had his studs impact his heat exchanger on his LTX. What I did for him was got my hands on one tunnel protector and cut it and added it onto the existing protector on the exchanger. This extra protection will not allow anymore penetration. He rode 800 miles this past winter with no additional damage. I installed 1.325 inch studs on his machine last year. You may want to read this also: http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=88497

 

[speedy123]

thanks-Im still on the fence as I dont want the studs to impact the exchanger-however adding an addl non working exchanger could be the answer. any photos of this?

 

[planner]

There is a lot of info on here concerning this issue. You need to 1/2" of additional protection to the tunnel protectors directly below the rear heat exchangers Use slide material or anything else that will rivet to the existing protectors. Only need to add about 10 inches, but if you add the studs and to not beef up the protectors you will damage the heat exchanger.

 

[Dara]

I nailed mine and then added protection.