Lighten my 2004 Warrior up!!

[RobCamilla]

I have a general question I'd like to get some feedback and help on. I have a 2004 Yamaha Warrior. It is a great snowmobile and I am very happy. However, I'd like to try some after market ideas to lighten the snowmobile since it is a bit on the heavy side for softer snow. I have been told to replace the skies, buy a lighter rear suspension, replace the battery with a lighter one, and add a turbo charger. If you have some specific suggestions including where to get a part, who makes it, how much lighter it is than stock, and how much it costs - I would be very interested. I am looking to maximize my cost for benefit. Any ideas and suggestions would be appreciated. I assume ideas for the Warrior would apply to the Mountain as well as the stock RX1. Let me know!! Thanks in advance!

 

[jtssrx]

The Lightning Pro Turbo Kit Reduces the weight of the RX-1 35 pounds!!!!

 

[Mighty]

You can shave about 20 pounds by getting a Boss seat and aftermarket exaust.

 

[jtssrx]

Boss seat reduces the weight of the RX-1 with the LP kit to between 45 and 50 pounds lighter then stock!!!!


We did a weight comparison between a warrior with a LP Turbo and a stocker. Both were studded. the LP accutally had more studs. The LP weight was 608 and the stocker weight was 643.

 

[Jonny Rocket]

gutting the exhaust can be free if you know the right people and it shaves about 7-8 #'s.

MPI makes lightweight A-arms that saves 5-6 #'s but cost's a few hundred.

MPI transfer kit saves 5#'s and is only $50.

Light weight tunnel ext saves ~5#'s and is under $100.

Lightweight battery shaves another 7-8 #'s. Yuasa motorcycle battery # YTZ10S. $75 with military discount. You can relocate the battery to get a lower center of gravity but you have to shave a little. There are some pics if you do a search.

More pricey but better weight reduction is the suspension. There are a few out there between $800 to $1300. Shaves around 35 #'s

Boss seat $500 w/o the group discount, $400 with. Shaves 8 #'s.

ECP filter kit saves a couple #'s, adds HP and once the battery is relocated, makes changing the oil a lot easier. Trust me, that is worth it's weight is gold.

I think that is enough for now. Just my $.02 but there are more lightweight items out there if you really want to get crazy.

Now for the good part. Save your money on all this and buy a turbo. HP will overcome weight. If you have a regular RX with a turbo, you will beat a 100# lighter, normally aspirated RX with ease.