Just got an 07 Attak and looking for some tips!!!

[cuttman]

Hey, this site is great. I just picked up my 2007 Yamaha Attak GT and looking for some help on how to get it right and keep it right. It has 1400 miles on it, fully picked but the guy never did anything with the skis. Should I get different ones now? How about oil, I like to run synthetic in other things, should I switch? Any other tips for a four stroke rookie would be great.

Thanks

 

[Mighty]

I would run a 0w-30 synthetic and get some dualie carbides (woody's or studboy) and ride it.

 

[tttario]

Hey, this site is great. I just picked up my 2007 Yamaha Attak GT and looking for some help on how to get it right and keep it right. It has 1400 miles on it, fully picked but the guy never did anything with the skis. Should I get different ones now? How about oil, I like to run synthetic in other things, should I switch? Any other tips for a four stroke rookie would be great.

Thanks

I would pull the skid and check all your wheels. Just did mine and EVERY wheel bearing was fried after 1300 miles (except for the rear middle wheel with the replaceable bearing) .

All the wheels have non-replaceable bearings so if they are fried, go get new wheels of your choice. I went with the new spoked wheels from Yamaha. Direct Bolt on. Good price from Port Yamaha (site sponsor) on them.

Your not going to like the skiis. First off, try shiming them (use the search feature at the top of page) and if your still not satisfied, go buy some skis that you like. I got Simmons Flex-skis due to positive reviews.

Other than that, I would recommend the Yamaheater from Rockmeister on this site.

Oh ya, spend a day on this site reading and you will know more than the tech at your local dealership.

 

[kinger]

I actually like the stock ski, just get a good carbide on there and shimmed properly they work good and I'm a aggressive driver.

Only thing I dont like on the sleds is the ripsaw track but yours is to new to swap it out.

Enjoy if you get addicted to the engine like I am and can get by never having to lift the sled they are perfect in every way!

 

[Swiss Sledder]

I agree that you should check your idler wheel bearings and replace if necessary. I would also shim the skis. There is a link to a thread about shimming in the Apex/Attak FAQ thread at the top of this forum. Like kinger, I too like the stock ski but I shimmed mine and installed a set of triple point Bergrstrom carbides. If you don't shim the skis, the stock settings are prone to darting.

 

[CaptCaper]

You should change the oil,filter,grease all fittings,grease driveshaft and jackshaft bearing,pull skid grease wheels or at least loosen track and turn wheels to check for wobble or bearing noise,check battery. I never had problems with my wheels even at 4500mi. mark but you should check them. Change Hyfax.

 

[rhoag]

Install a rear heat exchanger...really cheap insurance for icey trails with little snow.

 

[whitedust1]

Use M1 0w-30 synthetic oil. 8 inch Bergstrom triple points with ski savers & shims. Install Yam rear view mirrors, Rich clutch tool & decent windshield. Check all wheels & fluids & ride the heck out of it. I don't need rear heat exchanger never over heated but don't ride dry trails without snow lube & if I did I would opt for scratchers.

 

[SharkAttak]

if you got the stock ripsaw track, i would add the slp anti-wear pads, change the hyfax to the narrower ones, change the idler wheels to the 135mm, pull up one on limiter strap

 

[hyprst]

Whats the advantage to narrow hyfax vs the wide other than the ease of installation?

 

[SharkAttak]

Whats the advantage to narrow hyfax vs the wide other than the ease of installation?

alittle less drag, more speed

 

[camoman]

I bought an 07 Attak last year with the same mileage... I put on around 1200 miles last year and this is what I did to it so far..

First thing I threw new skis as I like going off trail and it had no flotation. I went with SLP powder pros and love them!!

Second must do is a revalve and big boy spring on the rear mono shock. This is a must if you are over 220lbs. IMO. Best mod I ever did I think.

Third must was upgrade front shocks as I like to hit the jumps and get some air. I found the front bottoming out all the time. I added Fox Floats this fall I hope it helps!

The Forth was a must for me as well as I like to ride off trail/deep snow. Skidoo 9t Extroverts to stop track ratchet and a camoplast backcountry to keep me on top and movin in the deep stuff!

Fifth must for me was yamaha heaters. The stock hand warmers suck in cold weather. check out yamahaheater.com

sixth must is a skid plate!!! Actually it should be first!

Also when I pulled my skid this year I found the front W arm cracked. Very common with these sleds , either send it away for the beef up kit or beef it up yourself. Search you will find all the info you need here to do it..

The rest was just for fun..
sled start - sledstart.com
upgraded seat foam
ulmers stage 2 clutch kit
2-3" riser (need mountain throttle cable for this)
some hand guards for wind protection/looks

Seems like a lot but these mods made the sled perfect for me. I would have done similar things to other sleds as well.

I would look over what others have suggested and a few of the musts I listed and start there.. again skid plate is #1 IMO

 

[shanksyamaha]

Id just check over your suspension well and tailor it to your riding style.... these are great sleds, dont really need alot...

 

[wallisan]

Oh ya, spend a day on this site reading and you will know more than the tech at your local dealership.

Best piece of advice you've received.

There is a ton of info here and a lot of well-educated opinions. You will find out quickly what works well and what different types of riders use for setups. Depending on your $$, your mechanical abilities, and your personal preferences you can do a little or tweak it quite a bit.

These machines are pretty well bulletproof and with the exception of the skis are usually close to perfection with a few turns of a wrench for even a beginner.