2018 YAMAHA SIDEWINDER LTX-LE BEGINNER BUILD

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The seat Screw looks awesome. This was found at Barn of Parts-> they ship to Canada

 

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Next up: Light Duty Hitch from Yamaha

This should be a breeze for a beginner like me to install.

Torque to spec which is about 16foot-pounds of torque

Took about 10 minutes tops

 

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Ok, so I have not decided Whether or not I’m studding my track but I have decided to put in Tunnel Protectors from Yamaha. Sooo many times I’ve found large stones (from the train track trails) getting thrown around in the tunnel making these protectors are a must where I ride.

Remember to clean your protectors and your heat exchanger with a rubbing alcohol. I used Lysol wipes.

 

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Once I cleaned the work area , it’s time to prep the protectors with the screws and adding the adhesive

Now, I just slid the protectors on from the front to rear ensuring the screw end is going to be at the rear of the sled

Bottom out screw once protectors are in place

Then push the screw against heat exchanger and let set for 24 hrs

This took about 30 minutes

 

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I decided to go with BOP Belly Pan Protector

It has the lowest price and looks great when installed.

The recommended install is either remove the clutch or the shock. After speaking to a few guys on here, I came up with my own method that needs no removal of parts.

All you need is a lighter, a nail, and a screw.

 

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Battery Tender Quick Disconnect Install is very simple.
First, remove the seat, and you have instant access to the battery.

 

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Installed the Windshield

Yamaha Medium Sport Windshield with Yamaha Mirrors
It's not as aggressive as some combos but I really like it for longer trips.

 

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Decided to go with Stealth Skis byKIMPEX. They are not as popular as the Pilot or Curve skis, but they are unique and Canadian made. I'll give them a try and provide feedback.

 

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Ok, so I finally got some ABC plastic 1/4 inch thick to use as a shim/riser for the ski install. I took the sled out for 200km to test skis. Darting was almost non existent but what really impressed me the most was the handling in the trees. Very happy with this ski. It is a recommended ski and not very popular so makes them unique. Best looking ski IMO

 

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A few more pics

 

[Sevey]

How is steering pressure with the new skiis? are the bars easy and light or are they bear to turn?

MS

 

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How is steering pressure with the new skiis? are the bars easy and light or are they bear to turn?

MS

Ski pressure is fine, on hard packed trails it turns on a dime and is not a heavy steering ski at all. I ran 200km and arms were not tired. Only negative is in very deep snow, you do need to put your weight in it.