ualav8
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where can i get the best deal on a rear heat exchanger for my 06 attak?
thanks
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heelingcowboy1
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Pioneer Performance has them----they are something around $300.00 
Fullback
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Or post a WTB in the classified. I bought a large mountain exchanger last year for $25.00. Had a dent in one of the outlet pipes. Doesn't leak and works perfect. 
langow
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I bought 2 of them from Port Yamaha a few months ago for approx $125 each. They had the best deal I could find.
ualav8
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for the attak or apex?
langow
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Sorry, both were for an Apex shorty. I would still check with them directly for pricing. They had the best price by quite a bit compared to anyone else for my Apex.
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Port wants $299. Its the best price ive found but im mad at yamaha for designing the sled with a crappy cooling system, admitting the problem, and not owning up to it and standing by their product!
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I had heard of some guys getting Yamaha to pay for the heat exchanger a while back. It may have been a limited time offer or maybe they were very persistant or had a good dealer go to bat for them.
I had to buy one for my '07 Apex GT and I agree that Yamaha should be taking responsibility for this design oversight. As I am sure that you know, the rear heat exchanger is now standard equipment on the current models.
In my case I also had near 100% glycol in the system which was another well known and common Yamaha mistake that was contributing to the overheating.
I dilluted the glycol to 60/40, added Water Wetter, and added the rear heat exchanger. I have not overheated since.
I had to buy one for my '07 Apex GT and I agree that Yamaha should be taking responsibility for this design oversight. As I am sure that you know, the rear heat exchanger is now standard equipment on the current models.
In my case I also had near 100% glycol in the system which was another well known and common Yamaha mistake that was contributing to the overheating.
I dilluted the glycol to 60/40, added Water Wetter, and added the rear heat exchanger. I have not overheated since.
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Once you put it in and if you have studs you will rip it apart with out 1 1/2 inches of protection over the exchanger. The stock track is softer then others and will give enough to allow the studs to go that much.
I know as I have added protection 3 times now. Each time adding to what I started out with. The studs were hitting. Just 1.325 Woodys in their recommended pattern and studs. Stock machine except for the added Exchanger,Studs.
I know as I have added protection 3 times now. Each time adding to what I started out with. The studs were hitting. Just 1.325 Woodys in their recommended pattern and studs. Stock machine except for the added Exchanger,Studs.
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You'll loose some travel but won't over heat at all. I rode with guys this past winter and the trails were horrible. All ice covererd from rain freezing solid, and hard packed trails due to late in the season.
Anyway I was one of the few that didn't overheat at all. Never a light on. Lot's of folks on the trail that day overheated. I might have worn my Hyfax down but never cooked my engine. Ice scratchers are the ticket for Hyfax and overheating on those rare days. I don't know if I'll get any though. Maybe if they'll fit good. I have extra wheels down there front and back.
Anyway I was one of the few that didn't overheat at all. Never a light on. Lot's of folks on the trail that day overheated. I might have worn my Hyfax down but never cooked my engine. Ice scratchers are the ticket for Hyfax and overheating on those rare days. I don't know if I'll get any though. Maybe if they'll fit good. I have extra wheels down there front and back.
