sleddingfarmer
TY 4 Stroke God
marsh14 said:
I did something similar, except I used a big channel locks...grabbed the block and bent the studs perfect. Only thing was the channel locks scuffed the block up a little...but no big deal.
mjaremko
Suspended
Rode my XTX for the first time w/ relocator a week ago and also have to say its a BIG improvement in riding position both seated and standing, the steering also feels more rigid. Very happy with the upgrade and cost.
I have one small gripe though, mounting the lower block is a bit cheesy, there is no perfect way to bend those studs and it just feels wrong to be doing it in the first place. OFT could easily provide a better way to do this, like drill the studs out and supply tapered spacers with new bolts. Just my opinion but the rest of the kit is so high quality until you get to that point of the installation.
mj
I have one small gripe though, mounting the lower block is a bit cheesy, there is no perfect way to bend those studs and it just feels wrong to be doing it in the first place. OFT could easily provide a better way to do this, like drill the studs out and supply tapered spacers with new bolts. Just my opinion but the rest of the kit is so high quality until you get to that point of the installation.
mj
AKrider
TY 4 Stroke God
Could the lower block be drilled out at the correct angle to prevent bending the stock studs?
yox185
TY 4 Stroke Master
Once installed, on an XTX, can you still see your speedo while sitting?
marsh14
Expert
I can see the speedo but not the tach.
mjaremko said:
We may be able to offer a better way of fastening the lower block.
The simple fact is, we have done it the way it is for the exact reasons you said it should be different...
"there is no perfect way to bend those studs"
If we examine the lesser of the two evils (which is that of bending the studs) you will see that there is not much that can be done incorrectly, and if it does get screwed up in installation it is easily rectified.
The other option is to turn guys loose with drills, grinders, cutting torches and the like. The same guys who might be a little uneasy or inexperienced with mechanical work or mods on their own. The same guys who may have an issue with getting the studs "just right".
There is much larger chance of damaging, if not destroyng a $400-$500 subframe by an inexperienced modder removing and replacing studs, so we decided to go a different direction.
For guys like you Mark, indepth mods and fabrication may not be an issue. For other guys it often is.
- We sell to both types of riders, and try to do the best for all of you -
AKrider said:
No.
Geometry and strength issues will not allow that in the manufacture process.
mjaremko
Suspended
Scott,
Thanks for your response, and I'll agree with you. Its obvious you have looked at all the angles and your approach is "the lessor of two evils".
I really like how the kit turned out and would recommend it to anyone who asked.
mj
Thanks for your response, and I'll agree with you. Its obvious you have looked at all the angles and your approach is "the lessor of two evils".
I really like how the kit turned out and would recommend it to anyone who asked.
mj
Groomer08
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
honestly, i had it screw up on me, and like they said, its not hard to fix. I'd rather do a quick fix like bend them, not drill em out.
On a better note, I received 18" of powder today and have been out riding the xtx and the new handlebar position is great sitting or standing. all i want now is the yami mtn strap!!!!
gotta go buddies r here to ride!!
On a better note, I received 18" of powder today and have been out riding the xtx and the new handlebar position is great sitting or standing. all i want now is the yami mtn strap!!!!
gotta go buddies r here to ride!!
mjaremko said:
Moto left out one point in his answer. Look at this picture:
There would be interference between the steering stop "wings" and the steel bar that bolts on over the studs if the studs were not bent down like we require. That means no spinny-spin of the steering post and for those of you who like to turn.....well, I call bending the studs the "lesser of two evils" in that situation.
Scott
yox185
TY 4 Stroke Master
Just ordered one (black). I have my nose pressed to the window waiting delivery.
NyTrOMaNIaC
TY 4 Stroke Master
I installed oft relocators on both my Nytro's, 1st one was like anything else, an interesting experience, 2nd was much easier. Worst part was trying to install that little clip on the bottom of the throttle pin without dropping it. 
I bent the studs down with a deep socket attached to a ratchet (without the block in place), took my time and everything went well. I'm now in the process of installing oilite bushings in my RTX, a lot more work and not fun at all
I bent the studs down with a deep socket attached to a ratchet (without the block in place), took my time and everything went well. I'm now in the process of installing oilite bushings in my RTX, a lot more work and not fun at all sleddingfarmer
TY 4 Stroke God
Instead of taking the throttle apart, I just unhooked the throttle cable from the throttle... It seemed like the faster easier way to go. Thats just how I did it cause I didn't want to mess around with those little clips and stuff on the throttle pin.
Stoli
VIP Member
I went out a week ago with a buddy of mine who has an 09 mtx just out of the create - no mods at all. Rode my MTX for the first time and it has the OFT Relocator - swapped sleds for a bit. Wanted mine back immediately. The rider position of the bars with the Relocator is no comparison. He now has a relocator too!!!!!
The Relocator is a must - no question!!!!!
The Relocator is a must - no question!!!!!
dirkdiggler
Suspended
StoliDoli said:
When you say the rider position is better what do you mean. can you explain what the improvement is?
Stoli
VIP Member
dirkdiggler said:
The best way I have heard it explained without the Relocator. "it is like pushing a wheelbarrow" Your arms are down and to your sides almost. With it - they are out in front of you a bit and more of a natural position for turning, leaning, leverage... plus when you turn hard - the handle is not down in your thigh. I sat on a RTX with one installed also - didn’t ride it. But again even sitting down the bars are not banging your thighs when turning and seemingly are more comfortable.
Going from the old style sleds where the engine is upfront - to where it is now and how the industry defined "rider forward". They seemingly forgot to move the bars forward along with the rider. So now your bars are in the proper location so your not standing over your bars. They are in front of you just a bit so you can maneuver as needed.
Hope that makes sense. Best thing i can say is go stand on your sled and act like you're riding it. Now place your hands up and forward just bit... it is more of a natural riding position vs pushing a 500lb wheelbarrow.
