You can do some different stuff to the baker to keep the playfulness. You can try different lengths of blocks for the coupling it’s crazy how much a few thou make a difference. I did this on my g4s and like the results. Might be a good option as well for the power of the winder. I’m lazy and...
Shaun’s suggestion for the lms bumper fits the description for you. It has the swing up like the g4 and is built tough. I think this would be a good fit if you decide to go aftermarket.
Get out your heat gun, lay heat directly on the head of the bolt for a while, work the bolt in and out a few times. Do the same for the other side making sure you have the previous side tight then loosen one bolt so it’s out about a 1/4” and go to the other side and start to loosen that one...
What makes the sidewinder handle so much better? Aren’t they built on the same chassis and have different frontends? Forgive me for all the questions I don’t have much knowledge when it comes to the Yamaha stuff. I’m just interested to see what has changed so much?
Would it be worthwhile to do a viper and throw some updates on it? What are the main differences between a turbo viper and a sidewinder? Just wondering if you could save a bit that way.
Saw it today, and talked with Cody he said it works well and pulls hard. Very sharp looking sled. Can’t wait to get out with it and see what it’s like.