piersol
Extreme
Just bought myself a 2003 RX-1. I really like it so far. Upgrades to come, lol.
Thinking about a tunnel extension and going to a 136 track. Also considering Apex seat and 2" handlebar risers. I would rather do the track before the seat.
I bought the sled 2 hours away from home. Guy had it listed on Craigslist. Paid a premium, but this thing could be sold as new. 700 miles on it, and not a scratch.
Thinking about a tunnel extension and going to a 136 track. Also considering Apex seat and 2" handlebar risers. I would rather do the track before the seat.
I bought the sled 2 hours away from home. Guy had it listed on Craigslist. Paid a premium, but this thing could be sold as new. 700 miles on it, and not a scratch.
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Congrats- great sled but both those mods will take it to the next level.
Fullback
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WOW... Great find!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Very nice!! Hey if you're not in a rush to go 136" I have that kit on mine right now but I'm thinking of going 144 so I could sell you my tunnel and rail extensions. It's a Mountain Performance kit.
grader
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i have a muffinworks extension on mine and tipped up rail extensions, good quality and fit.
piersol
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Thanks guys. I like it so far.
tony tt, I just might take you up on your offer. Keep me posted, let me know when you are ready to sell!
tony tt, I just might take you up on your offer. Keep me posted, let me know when you are ready to sell!
Indy
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Welcome. Great find.
1st- check your sway bar links, look original, they need to be the longer ones. You will also need to install a larger sway bar to decrease the ski lift.
2nd- Please turn those handle bars up. Older person own this sled? A 2" riser is the largest you can add w/o changing cables.
3rd- those mirrors on the side do not work and are worthless at blocking any wind. I will include a picture that will show the only mirrors that will give you a view of whats behind you.
4th- you need to check your a-arms, they need to be level to the floor. to achieve this you need to raise sled off the floor and loosen the top nuts on the front shocks until the spring is just touching the lock nut, NO PRELOAD on the springs at all while in the air. This will increase the cornering ability greatly. See picture below.
5th- The next thing is to shim the skis, the idea is that Yammies have a nose down attitude on the skis which causes darting, you can check this by lying on the floor and look at how your carbides are sitting, also check your carbides for wear, more than likely the front is more worn than the rear. you will need to place a shim (i use 1/4 x 1" x 2" aluminum stock drill, drill two holes and screw to the rubber block in the ski mount so that it pushes the back of the ski down, thus raising the front.
6th- SledDogs air box mod. This will really open up the motor. I cannot find the link. Maybe someone will see this post any provide it.
7th- No need to ever run premium fuel, it will run worse. The coolant reservoir will always be a little low, don't worry about it. Spark plugs- NGK cr10eks.
8th- Skis, OEM are not good, but can be improved with ski savers and Berstroms triple carbides or dualies. Everyone has their own opinion. My favorites are slydogs with Bergstroms.
9th- Many of us use Mobil one 0w40 w/o any problems. Better than Yamalube and cheaper, also available at any Walmart. Change every 2 years unless you ride 5k or more a year. Add the oil into the tank, not the top of the engine. You check the oil with the dip stick just sitting in the tank (unscrewed), does not need to be perfect.
10th- use the choke to start, gradually reduce as the sled warms up.
11th- 136" skid works very well. However if you are going to stretch it, put in a completely different skid. You will find many different opinions, however I have a M10 and love it. If you stretch it you will need to add a rear heat exchanger with protection. I will include a picture.
12th- seat is too soft and low. The first mod to address this was switching to an 05 seat, this is what I did. You can also easily add more foam yourself, (very easy). Many have added an Apex seat, I do not like the look, however many do.
13th- AND MOST IMPORTANT! unless you want to get really good at cleaning carbs, Purchase some Mechanic in a Bottle (can be found at Dollar General, Rural King, TSC and many small engine parts suppliers. Many will say Sea Foam will work as well, BUT THEY ARE WRONG. hehe. Now if your sled is running rough, missing, backfiring, not starting well, it will almost always need a carb cleaning. If it still runs poorly, it will more than likely need another carb cleaning, and maybe even another. ALWAYS CHECK THIS AND THE PLUGS FIRST BEFORE ASKING ON THE FORUM.
This will get you started. Most of these mods are free or very inexpensive. Look in the classifieds here for parts. I have purchased many parts over the years from Bethviper.
1st- check your sway bar links, look original, they need to be the longer ones. You will also need to install a larger sway bar to decrease the ski lift.
2nd- Please turn those handle bars up. Older person own this sled? A 2" riser is the largest you can add w/o changing cables.
3rd- those mirrors on the side do not work and are worthless at blocking any wind. I will include a picture that will show the only mirrors that will give you a view of whats behind you.
4th- you need to check your a-arms, they need to be level to the floor. to achieve this you need to raise sled off the floor and loosen the top nuts on the front shocks until the spring is just touching the lock nut, NO PRELOAD on the springs at all while in the air. This will increase the cornering ability greatly. See picture below.
5th- The next thing is to shim the skis, the idea is that Yammies have a nose down attitude on the skis which causes darting, you can check this by lying on the floor and look at how your carbides are sitting, also check your carbides for wear, more than likely the front is more worn than the rear. you will need to place a shim (i use 1/4 x 1" x 2" aluminum stock drill, drill two holes and screw to the rubber block in the ski mount so that it pushes the back of the ski down, thus raising the front.
6th- SledDogs air box mod. This will really open up the motor. I cannot find the link. Maybe someone will see this post any provide it.
7th- No need to ever run premium fuel, it will run worse. The coolant reservoir will always be a little low, don't worry about it. Spark plugs- NGK cr10eks.
8th- Skis, OEM are not good, but can be improved with ski savers and Berstroms triple carbides or dualies. Everyone has their own opinion. My favorites are slydogs with Bergstroms.
9th- Many of us use Mobil one 0w40 w/o any problems. Better than Yamalube and cheaper, also available at any Walmart. Change every 2 years unless you ride 5k or more a year. Add the oil into the tank, not the top of the engine. You check the oil with the dip stick just sitting in the tank (unscrewed), does not need to be perfect.
10th- use the choke to start, gradually reduce as the sled warms up.
11th- 136" skid works very well. However if you are going to stretch it, put in a completely different skid. You will find many different opinions, however I have a M10 and love it. If you stretch it you will need to add a rear heat exchanger with protection. I will include a picture.
12th- seat is too soft and low. The first mod to address this was switching to an 05 seat, this is what I did. You can also easily add more foam yourself, (very easy). Many have added an Apex seat, I do not like the look, however many do.
13th- AND MOST IMPORTANT! unless you want to get really good at cleaning carbs, Purchase some Mechanic in a Bottle (can be found at Dollar General, Rural King, TSC and many small engine parts suppliers. Many will say Sea Foam will work as well, BUT THEY ARE WRONG. hehe. Now if your sled is running rough, missing, backfiring, not starting well, it will almost always need a carb cleaning. If it still runs poorly, it will more than likely need another carb cleaning, and maybe even another. ALWAYS CHECK THIS AND THE PLUGS FIRST BEFORE ASKING ON THE FORUM.
This will get you started. Most of these mods are free or very inexpensive. Look in the classifieds here for parts. I have purchased many parts over the years from Bethviper.
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piersol
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Wow, thanks Indy! Lots of good info there.
I am planning to shim the skis this weekend. Just looking for some appropriate shims. A friend has some used hyfax, but he is in Thief River Falls, so I'll have to get there to pick it up.
The handlebars were adjusted back to stock as soon as I unloaded the sled at my house after I bought it lol. I'm not sure what the previous owner was thinking. The pic I posted is the pic that was in the for sale ad.
I don't care much for those add-on mirrors either, but they are mounted with screws through the hood. If I take them off I have holes. Kind of stuck with them for now.
I changed the oil to Mobil 1 0w40 european car formula, chain case was changed to Mobil 1 75w90. Also changed the oil filter. Will flush and refill coolant this summer, it still looks good, bright green. I also changed the plugs. Just used stock cr9e's. Couldn't find the 10's locally. Will do 10's before next season.
Still lots to do to get it set up the way I want it, but it should last me many years
I am planning to shim the skis this weekend. Just looking for some appropriate shims. A friend has some used hyfax, but he is in Thief River Falls, so I'll have to get there to pick it up.
The handlebars were adjusted back to stock as soon as I unloaded the sled at my house after I bought it lol. I'm not sure what the previous owner was thinking. The pic I posted is the pic that was in the for sale ad.
I don't care much for those add-on mirrors either, but they are mounted with screws through the hood. If I take them off I have holes. Kind of stuck with them for now.
I changed the oil to Mobil 1 0w40 european car formula, chain case was changed to Mobil 1 75w90. Also changed the oil filter. Will flush and refill coolant this summer, it still looks good, bright green. I also changed the plugs. Just used stock cr9e's. Couldn't find the 10's locally. Will do 10's before next season.
Still lots to do to get it set up the way I want it, but it should last me many years
