BLUE LIGHTNING
Extreme
just picked up the new sled on saturday(2006 attak-blue) . looks sweet . LOVE THE SOUND AND NO SMOKE. anyways has anybody installed the skid plate and a-arm protectors? i want to install this weekend and was wondering how hard are they to install ( have different bolts now versus the old rivet way)and do u think there worth while having? I have hit stumps on my lake in the past and wondering if these will help the impact and save th a-arms or prevent major damage ? also how many studs should i put on for a safe trail riding number???? and what is the best pattern??? 
any input would be great
JP
any input would be great
JP
BLUE LIGHTNING
Extreme
True Blue said:
thanks for the reply, how hard was it to install that skid plate and the a-arms protectors, ????? just wondering cause in the yamaha accessories catalogue , they show a recessed nut and some bolts ??? not sure?
thanks JP
I have both the a-arm guards and the skid plate. I installed them both myself. It is a little scary drilling out the the rivits for the skid plate but if you follow the instructions it is easy. I don't like the a-arm protectors for two reasons 1. the enclosed mounting hardware does not allow for easy removal once installed. 2. the a-arm guards only protect the lower a-arm , sticks and stuff still whack the upper a-arm especially in the low snow conditions most of us are forced to ride in. good luck wak 
usi makes a-arm protectors also richierich has them on his sled.
studdog
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Some people feel the Skidplates are mainly an appearance item, not much additional protection. Studs for trail riding, most would reccomend 108 up the middle,typically woody's 136 pattern. 1.325 length. studdog
richierich
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
i totally believe in skidplates and they work.i also installed the a-arm guards for floatation and they also work well at clearing trees that get in my way.the oem guards are just for looks as they dont give you much protection.heres a link with a pic and info of mine.
www.richmotorsports.com/store/view_prod ... AMAW242197
www.richmotorsports.com/store/view_prod ... AMAW242197
This past weekend I saw something on my new ATTAK, I also have those A Arm Protectors. At 125 MPH on the dream meter the front end starts getting a little light and starts to Hydro Plane, I swear air is getting under & lifting those A Arm Protectors like a Wing. As soon as I eased off the throttle it darted over 2 the left as I was drifting 2 the right.
Anybody else C this as well, or Am I Dreaming this
Anybody else C this as well, or Am I Dreaming this
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Superman
TY 4 Stroke Master
I will have some on soon bounty. sounds cool though like maybe it will help top end
Superman said:I will have some on soon bounty. sounds cool though like maybe it will help top end
OH these Sleds Fly Alright......I was still Pullin Strong.......There was more left........
......BUT ZERO Steering at that speed
studdog
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
BOUNTYHUNTER! If you add a spoiler it might take off! studdog
studdog said:
COOL 8)
......With my New 2 Way Communicator.............
.......Bounty 2 Control Tower.........Lookin 4 Final Approach..........Flaps R DOWN & Reducing Speed..........Clear On Run Way #9
Who says YAMAHA's Can't Fly 8)
studdog
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Bartender,I want two of what he's been drinking! studdog
sinjin
Expert
On my A-arm protectors instead of riveting them on as directed, I used stainless screws, washers and locnuts so can easily be removed if needed.
BLUE LIGHTNING
Extreme
well guys i decided to go with the yamaha skidplate and may make some aluminun or stainless a-arm protectors like rich mentioned in his post. not sure on the yamaha a-arms protectors, look kinda pointless. also after reading about the attak overheating, how hard is it to get at the coolant filler cap( i want to test the antifreeze for a 60/ 40 mix as other people have said. don't have more than 5kms on the sled and want no problems when i break it in.
thanks
JP
thanks
JP
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