Tuner skis

[Vmax]

I am new to the forum and new to sledding after 20 plus years of being absence from the sport. I purchased a 1997 Yamaha Vmax 700 triple in excellent condition this past fall and love the motor and looks of this ancient machine.
After putting some trail miles on it this winter I want to upgrade the skis, darting was a big issue with the old ones. I am considering the tuner dual runner skis with 6" carbides, is this a good choice. Should I go with the 4" carbides instead

Thanks Terry

 

[MrSled]

I am new to the forum and new to sledding after 20 plus years of being absence from the sport. I purchased a 1997 Yamaha Vmax 700 triple in excellent condition this past fall and love the motor and looks of this ancient machine.
After putting some trail miles on it this winter I want to upgrade the skis, darting was a big issue with the old ones. I am considering the tuner dual runner skis with 6" carbides, is this a good choice. Should I go with the 4" carbides instead

Thanks Terry

This is the 4 stroke side if the site. I would go to Totallyamaha.net and register and ask in that general section.

 

[maim]

do you want to buy a set of tuner skis from a member?

 

[SaskAttack]

Lots of dealers should have some tuners laying around, not many like them. Lots of guys change them out immediately!

 

[CaptCaper]

I have them on my 2016.xtx I can't see anything wrong.. they handle fine..for trail riding. so did my OEM single keels skis on our Attaks,Vector LTX's with Woody's dually's.. tried Pilot's they were aweful in powder ..

 

[Vmax]

I have a Yamaha dealer nearby that will give me a good price, they have a year end sale going on
Thanks for the replies folks

 

[CaptCaper]

I have a Yamaha dealer nearby that will give me a good price, they have a year end sale going on
Thanks for the replies folks

They are pretty cheap being how they are made now.. loops are built in during the molding,etc. Mine came with 4 in carbides inner and outer from Yamaha. Did you give the single runner Yamahas a chance with Woody's duallys? they make a big difference ...

 

[Vmax]

No I did not try the Woody's dually, I did order the 6" carbines with the tuner skis

 

[Vmax]

After doing much more research (which I should have done before ordering the carbides) the 6" inside and outside is way too aggressive for my light sled. The recommendations for the lighter two stroke is 4" inside and 2" outside.
Any thoughts

Thanks

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Just put on a pair of 6" Woodys Doolies or Woodys Slim Jims (also dual runners) and your darting will go away.

 

[Vmax]

Thanks for your input about the Woody's, sounds like others share your recommendations
Much appreciated folks

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Tuners aren't going to totally solve the issue either. Stay with your stock skis and get Woodys Doolies. Hope we all helped you!

Oh almost forgot...make sure your skis are shimmed properly so that the wearbars wear evenly from front to back. Common shim size seems to be between .125" and .187" thick.

 

[Vmax]

I kind of figured they would not be the complete solution to my darting issue but a good start. Can't afford to purchase a new Yamaha sled so I need to find an expensive fix for now


Terry

 

[Vmax]

Sorry..........inexpensive solution to my darting issue

Terry

 

[sgauthier]

Get the dual carbide arrow skies from royal. I run those on my srx and they work great. Best upgrade I’ve ever done to it.