Tunnel Protectors Standard or Add on?

[yamaha4sea_fan24]

Are tunnel protectors standard on 2018 Yamaha Viper RTX or do we need to add protectors in? Bought my studs and planning on installing in the near future. I’ve hear lots of mixed things regarding tunnel protection for the viper...

 

[NewViper]

Are tunnel protectors standard on 2018 Yamaha Viper RTX or do we need to add protectors in? Bought my studs and planning on installing in the near future. I’ve hear lots of mixed things regarding tunnel protection for the viper...

My 16 RTX SE had them in already

 

[yamaha4sea_fan24]

My 16 RTX SE had them in already

Possibly have pictures? I'll have to snap a picture of mine when I get home from work.

 

[ishpeming fan]

My 2014 LTX came with them stock. You might want to call your dealer to be sure. Did you end up getting studs at the Milwaukee snow show for A decent price?

 

[yamaha4sea_fan24]

My 2014 LTX came with them stock. You might want to call your dealer to be sure. Did you end up getting studs at the Milwaukee snow show for A decent price?

Yep, talked to Kevin at Port Yamaha today and they come stock. And yes, picked up studs at the snow show. 96 Woodys Gold Digger 1.325 studs and backers for $199 + tax. They were a steal in my opinion as same setup on their website is well over 300$.

 

[ishpeming fan]

Very good!

 

[yamaha4sea_fan24]

Very good!

I'm planning on doing 90 down the middle. Dealer suggested 135 but I've got buddies who run 96 on a 137 renegade and ride like a caged animal and have never had any pullouts or bent studs. Less studs in my track the better.