RXB-1
Extreme
Well I have been tring to work on my sled in the fall to avoid the early season rides where I lack the self control to stay on the road.
I put new bushings in and painted all front a-arms and while it was out and apart I polished the steering knuckles, but after replacing a bent one I dont think I will do it again. ( we will see). Bend too easy and a bit of work to make em shine. I replaced a few bolts as well in the lower a arms ( Bent as well). In an adjustment and inspection of the steering parts I found a cracked steering mount and broke in half top round aluminim bar. all welded and fishplated. ( did not have cam with me so not pics there)
A pic of last years drop brackes with tapered allen head bolts (not carrage bolts to mount it) so far works great.
As I am still thinking it is too loud so I rebuilt a White Broz exhust I had sitting around for my bike ( went to a FMF Q). I pulled the guts and repacked the core and built a new core that is bigger closer to a full 2 inch rather than 1 1/2. Polished and reassembled. Have not started yet (is killing me as I want to hear it have to get some fuel tomorrow)
Looks like it is ready t test and RIDE
I put new bushings in and painted all front a-arms and while it was out and apart I polished the steering knuckles, but after replacing a bent one I dont think I will do it again. ( we will see). Bend too easy and a bit of work to make em shine. I replaced a few bolts as well in the lower a arms ( Bent as well). In an adjustment and inspection of the steering parts I found a cracked steering mount and broke in half top round aluminim bar. all welded and fishplated. ( did not have cam with me so not pics there)
A pic of last years drop brackes with tapered allen head bolts (not carrage bolts to mount it) so far works great.
As I am still thinking it is too loud so I rebuilt a White Broz exhust I had sitting around for my bike ( went to a FMF Q). I pulled the guts and repacked the core and built a new core that is bigger closer to a full 2 inch rather than 1 1/2. Polished and reassembled. Have not started yet (is killing me as I want to hear it have to get some fuel tomorrow)
Looks like it is ready t test and RIDE
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Yamadog
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That looks sweeet. hey where did you get the dash and headlight replacement or did you build it. I just bought and 03 Turbo mtn and want to get rid of all the stuff that breaks.
Thanks
Yamadog
Thanks
Yamadog
RXB-1
Extreme
Well most of it was done when I bought it. I added a clock / temp and moved my boost and Wide band gages then the windshield hit so I bent it up with the help of some heat. still looking for a better setup there. The light is just a small dude but puts out good light . I could look for brand info if interested.
Yamadog
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if you get a chance. I am running the stock headlight with a a cut down windshield and no dash or wings but it looks stumpy.
RXB-1
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Well I looked and dont see anything at all on it as far as marking. even unscrewed and looked under. Looks like a PIAA ? They are spendy but put out great light. I will add some closer pics. Sorry I could not be more help
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Yamadog
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Well thats ok thanks for trying. Maybe you can anwer another question. I bought this thing - 03 rx mtn with a turbo. I was told it was a Bender stage 1. there are no markings or labels on the inter cooler. there is a switch on the gas cover like a vaccuum switch hooked to a hose he told me that it goes from 4 lbs to 6 lbs of boost. And he said it runs on straight pump gas.
I have looked everywhere I can think and the install booklet for Bender shows the stage II to have a boost controller and says to run 93 on 4 and 103 on 6 lbs any thoughts.
I have looked everywhere I can think and the install booklet for Bender shows the stage II to have a boost controller and says to run 93 on 4 and 103 on 6 lbs any thoughts.
RXB-1
Extreme
Sounds like the same as mine, I was told it is a sage 1. I dont know if it a 1 or a 2 but I turned up my waste gate and run 6lbs on low and 13 on high. run 92 non ethonal, have run 50/50 with 100LL and 92 but did not seem to make a difference. going on my third year with it. do a search on here for benders and see what you come up with. I do have low comp pistons as well. Any motor mods besides the turbo?
Yamadog
Lifetime Member
I have no Idea on engine mods I think it was a stock motor and they threw the bender on it. It is pretty zippy but I only rode it in the yard.
The Turbo only has 400 miles on it and 1500 total on the motor. The 1st owner bought it new rode it 2 times out west and then put the turbo on and never went out with it again. The 2nd owner had it for 2 yrs in his garage and only rode it 2 weekends up in northern MN on trails and logging roads.
The thing was kept outside with no cover and also must have been in a body shop the body is crap and the entire thing is covered in paint overspray that will not come off. I have a complete set of blue body work I put on it and a new set of Simmons Gen II 10" wide skis. Shocks off an 05 RX and a 13mm sway bar. I am going to use it as a boondocker in the UP I just want to have some fun off trail.
It has a Mountain performance seat on it (again covered in gray overspray) and the steering has been moved forward and the gauges lacated in the old steering shaft hole. Its seems like a good start and I will see where I want to go from here with it. I got it cheaper than I could buy a used turbo for so if it doesn't work out I am putting the turbo on my 05 shorty and sell the mountain.
The Turbo only has 400 miles on it and 1500 total on the motor. The 1st owner bought it new rode it 2 times out west and then put the turbo on and never went out with it again. The 2nd owner had it for 2 yrs in his garage and only rode it 2 weekends up in northern MN on trails and logging roads.
The thing was kept outside with no cover and also must have been in a body shop the body is crap and the entire thing is covered in paint overspray that will not come off. I have a complete set of blue body work I put on it and a new set of Simmons Gen II 10" wide skis. Shocks off an 05 RX and a 13mm sway bar. I am going to use it as a boondocker in the UP I just want to have some fun off trail.
It has a Mountain performance seat on it (again covered in gray overspray) and the steering has been moved forward and the gauges lacated in the old steering shaft hole. Its seems like a good start and I will see where I want to go from here with it. I got it cheaper than I could buy a used turbo for so if it doesn't work out I am putting the turbo on my 05 shorty and sell the mountain.
RXB-1
Extreme
Sounds like you have something good to work with, just some cosmitic stuff. Some guys add 2-3 head gaskets to lower the compression and then up the boost. Im sure you have heard it before but its true
" Boost is highly addictive" and will make you want more.
" Boost is highly addictive" and will make you want more.
Yamadog
Lifetime Member
Oh im all about boost. Im gonna try it this weekend in this dump and then decise if I want to spend time or money on it. I got the skis on last night WOW are they fat Gen II's seem like they almost touch in the middle.
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