Stabilizer bar 2010 Vector Gt

[giddy up go]

Can anyone tell me does the stabilizer bar on a 2010 Vector Gt need to be up sized to a larger one like the Apex to handle better or not? This is a new sled for my wife and I want it to correct any possible handling issues now so she can ride without any complaints or excusses.

 

[Irv]

Can anyone tell me does the stabilizer bar on a 2010 Vector Gt need to be up sized to a larger one like the Apex to handle better or not? This is a new sled for my wife and I want it to correct any possible handling issues now so she can ride without any complaints or excusses.

I have no idea on your question but I have read everytime something is changed, altered or modded on these sleds there is an effect.

What I have read about going to a bigger sway bar is you will get better cornering but won't have the same amount of bump absortion as the larger sway bar does not allow the suspension to work independent of one another?(left to right side)

I have no experience, just passing on what I read about the side effects or possible side effects of going to a larger sway bar.

 

[Banks93]

I would throw some 4" or 6" slim jims on it and you will be good to go. My wife really likes the ltx.

 

[giddy up go]

I guess what yamaha parts listing is calling stabilizer bar is what Irv above is referring to as the sway bar ? I am correct in assuming this?

 

[bottlerocket]

The thicker sway bars help the fox float shock sleds and not sure the benifit would be there for her. I would work on the darting problem ~ new skis....

 

[Groomerdriver]

I would work on the darting problem ~ new skis....

You don't need new skis to cure the darting problem.

Put on a set of Woodys Doolies/Slim Jims or Stud Boy Duece bars and the darting is gone.

A gal riding a 575+ lb sled and you want to spend money to make it turn better? Not studding it would be a good start.....

I'm sorry guys/gals...this stuff just kills me sometimes......

 

[giddy up go]

I agree with groomerdriver as far as putting doolies on any newer yamaha nice difference but I guess it depends where you live if studs are needed, in my area because of weather changes throughout the day and use (extreme high traffic) trail corners and hills tend to ice.

 

[Groomerdriver]

I agree with groomerdriver as far as putting doolies on any newer yamaha nice difference but I guess it depends where you live if studs are needed, in my area because of weather changes throughout the day and use (extreme high traffic) trail corners and hills tend to ice.

I agree on studding if potentially riding in icy conditions. For a gal rider...maybe a less agressive Ice Ripper track vs. studs? Or put in a mimimal amount of studs down the center for "control".

To make this sled turn "easier"....I didn't say "better" for a gal, keep as much weight off the front as you can. Keep newer, sharp carbides on the front if you can.

You have the clicker shocks in front right? Ask around (here) but everything I've read and ridden on out of the box newer Yami's is that the front shocks are valved way too stiff for the average tail rider (me). If you're a hammerhead they're likely fine, but again, much too harsh for a "big miles per day" guy like me.

Instead of spending the $$ on a sway bar, spend the money on having the shocks revalved 50% softer. Then use the clickers to finie tune the ride.

 

[hossZ28]

Sway bar?

I beleive the sway bar is the same between the vector and apex the later sleds 05 and newer all share a 11 mm sway bar optional 12mm and 13mm sway bars are avaiable from pioneer performance which one you require depends on your wifes riding style if she rides a quick pace the 12 mm is a nice upgrade if she charges the corners racing for the lead the 13mm by all means if she is just a casual trail rider I wouldnt worry about the sway bar just turn your attention to your suspension adjustments there is a lot of free mods in the spring adjustments on these sleds read thru your owners manual or ask your mechanic at your dealership I hope this helps

 

[Wertles]

I put pilots on my 2010 Vector, pulled the limiter strap up one hole and I couldn't be happier with this sled. I didn't experiment with different bars on the sled because I just wanted to put something on there that I knew would work the first time. Probably more expensive but didn't I didn't want to go through three or four sets before I found the handling acceptable. There is a lot of adjustability built into the sled. Get it tuned for her before spending money on something she's not complaining about yet. Who knows, maybe she'll love it right out of the box any you can spend that money on some billet accessories for yours!

 

[unclearpine]

You don't need to change the sway bar.If it darts Put on a set of Woodys Doolies/Slim Jims or Stud Boy Duece bars and the darting is gone as groomerdriver said .96 studs would be good for riding around the Kawarthas.The apex darts more then the vectors do.

 

[whits-end]

Doesn't anybody read the question? It says nothing about darting!!!!!!!!!!!

The answer, (as HossZ28 says), is yes it's the same 11 mm sway bar as RX's and Apex's. And yes, she may very well have an issue with body roll and inside ski lift. My wife did, and she's not very aggressive, but coming off a trailing arm sled, she found it unnerving. I replaced with a 12 mm. If she rides aggressively you may want to go 13 mm, but it will start to stiffen the ride.

 

[iasledder]

Darting? Don't see that mentioned. IF a problem, just shim the top side of the rear ski bumper, don't need new skis or wear bars for this problem. Check info on Bergstrom's web page.