Making the switch to a 4-stroke!

[macpat]

It was finally time to switch from my MM700 to a 4-stroke, just pre-ordered a 2011 Nytro XTX.

Really excited for next winter. Been trying to keep up with what everyone has been doing with their XTX's. Seems like most guys switch skis for better off-trail performance. I think I am going to leave the track stock for now, put on a skid plate and some a-arm protectors.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Anyone else pre-order a 2011 Nytro?



MM700 anyone?

 

[sleddingfarmer]

Skis are a must. Anything is better than stock, I'd get some wide ones if you plan to go off trail. Also a trail tank, unless you are happy with the 100 mile range of the stock tank. I always recommend the MTX heat exchanger kit to my friends to keep it running cool.

I'd get a roest skid plate instead of the yamaha Ultra plate. Or at the very least remove the stock skid plate and grind off the aluminum bars to keep them from hitting your oil filter before you install the ultra plate. Take a look at this thread before you decide...

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ytro+motor

Also, I would get the tunnel block off plate from schmidt bros. take a quick look at this thread...ice build up is a problem on these nytros for sure.

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ck&start=0

 

[MOUNTY]

being from the Sudbury area, heat should not be a problem. Canadian winters are cold! Ski's are definately a must, if you want to stud,leave the tunnel protectors in, if you dont, take them out, and the ice build up is pretty minimal, I have been to the mountains with my 09 XTX and with the protectors removed 1.75 track installed 4' fresh powder there was no issues with ice build up or any other.

The suspension setings for handling is a different story as there are alot of trails in the area. What is your riding style? ETC.... Everyone has a different one as well as a different opinion. Most people will point you to the suspension setting documentation on site. PM me if you want what I have so far.

 

[AKrider]

I actually like the stock skis for trail riding. If you are going to do a lot of off trail riding, than look at getting a wider ski. You could just buy the Yamaha mountain ski bottoms and use all the hardware off your stock skis.

 

[09nytro]

I have the ultra plate and what i did after reading save your motor posts was drilled out rivits and took bars right off

 

[macpat]

I have the ultra plate and what i did after reading save your motor posts was drilled out rivits and took bars right off

Would the issue of the oil filter rubbing be solve with a float plate or a skinz plate?

 

[pokerplayer1]

I have the ultra plate and what i did after reading save your motor posts was drilled out rivits and took bars right off

Would the issue of the oil filter rubbing be solve with a float plate or a skinz plate?

Unfortunately, the bars are there to stiffen a piece of plastic. Now you have a weaker version of a bad design to begin with. If you placed the Roest skid plate side by side with the ultra plate, the term"Tonka Toy" would come to mind.

Correction, my comments were directed to the stock skid plates. Haven't seen the Ultra plate, but I just had the Roest installed, and it provides protection to the front heat exchanger, and fits perfectly.

 

[yamahabandit]

Its ironic to me when a known solution to a problem exists, some people continue to try to reinvent the wheel. Roest makes an awesome skid plate, at an affordable price. Get a Roest plate, end of story!

 

[SSX600]

Its ironic to me when a known solution to a problem exists, some people continue to try to reinvent the wheel. Roest makes an awesome skid plate, at an affordable price. Get a Roest plate, end of story!

X2 I love my roest skid plate. A must for any nytro.

 

[sleddingfarmer]

The roest plate is the best answer to this problem. But to the people who already have an ultra plate and don't want to spend the money, just grind the bars down flat with a grinder. With the bars ground down flat I think its fine if you are running any kind of skid plate.

 

[09nytro]

that is why i took them off not tring to reinvent any thing just didnt want to spend more money i spend alot on the kids racing

 

[AKrider]

I posted before and I'll post it again, the aluminum braces will not hit the stock Yamaha oil filter. If you use an after market oil filter like an HF-303 or a Napa version, they are longer and rub on the braces, particularly if the stock skid plate is caved in a bit.

 

[macpat]

I posted before and I'll post it again, the aluminum braces will not hit the stock Yamaha oil filter. If you use an after market oil filter like an HF-303 or a Napa version, they are longer and rub on the braces, particularly if the stock skid plate is caved in a bit.

Thanks for the info. I was going to get the dealer to put on the ultra plate from Yamaha for me.

I looked at the Roest plate, is it a difficult install?

 

[AKrider]

I'm never seen a Roest plate in person. I'm not sure how they attach to the sled?