2018 Yamaha Sidewinder MTX 162 Build

[Lund]

Haha yep super secret new setup! Just trying a few changes to see if it’s better or worse. Tinkering.

I have a disc related injury I’m pretty sure that’s been 40 days now of pain. Never had an injury like this before. Some Hot- Tub, massage, chiro, rest, hotncold pack and some Advil hopefully cures me sooner then later. Thought I’d be able to ride Allen Creek today and tomorrow while I’m out here visiting the wife’s family for the holidays but I think the most I’ll do now is tow the GT’s behind the turbo kids better hold on!

Well i hope you get better soon.
Secrets, i like secrets.

 

[Lunch_Box]

Got the Hi-Torq’s in the sled now and some new Iceage rails to replace my bent stockers. But I won’t be able to try out the new stuff until 2nd week of January now.

Added the low windshield to my CR Hood makes it look more better haha. Impatiently waiting to get out and ride after I heal up.

Where you riding the second week of January? Ill be in Valemount from the 6th for about a week and riding Valemount and Blue River.

 

[Xmrider163]

Where you riding the second week of January? Ill be in Valemount from the 6th for about a week and riding Valemount and Blue River.

I ride 90% in Revelstoke. This trip to Valemount would have been most likely my only trip out this way.

I’ll give you a shout closer to next trip and see if your available.

 

[Kibbels]

Well hopefully those rails hold you’re fat arse!!!!

 

[APEX 1]

Can you guys tell where the temp gauge on a sidewinder normally runs and where is it when it's starting to get hot

 

[climbmax]

Can you guys tell where the temp gauge on a sidewinder normally runs and where is it when it's starting to get hot

170 ish. If you stop it will heat sink and often run into the 190 plus range. Just start her up and get going. Don't go slow if you don't have to as well.
Chees

 

[APEX 1]

Thanks for info

 

[Xmrider163]

Got my Skinz Seat finally and finished my build for this season. Now to just ride it and enjoy.

 

[niner]

That looks good. Is it the same height as the stock seat?

 

[Xmrider163]

That looks good. Is it the same height as the stock seat?

Not it’s quite a bit lower. And lighter. And the main portion is shorter but still covers the battery with the “tail” portion.

It’s soft and isn’t too low sitting on it for the trail ride up. No trimming required to fit it either like the older version they had.

 

[Xmrider163]

Sled ran great Clutching feels even closer to where I want it big thanks to Jason(06yamahaapex) for helping me fine tune for 2 days. And showing me around Valemount. One area I’ve never really ridden.

Backs still sore but should be good to go for next trip! Slow painful process.

 

[Xmrider163]

https://youtu.be/EEah7YmIh_g

 

[Trailbreaker]

Sounds and looks like its working good, I installed my CR boards this weekend, just have the bumper to install next

 

[Xmrider163]

Some photos from my trip to Valemount with Jason. Cindy took some really good photos of the sidewinder!

 

[APEX 1]

Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the magnetic adjustable clutch weights [BDX SSI or BIKEMAN] on their Sidewinder

 

[Xmrider163]

Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the magnetic adjustable clutch weights [BDX SSI or BIKEMAN] on their Sidewinder

Sorry I have not others on here might have though. Have you installed a set to try out?

 

[APEX 1]

No was at a yamaha dealership the other day and he was showing me them so i thought i would ask and see if anyone has tried them.

 

[Catman10]

I will be for my next trip out, gonna try the SSI weights the profile looks very promising and I like the ease of changing the magnetic weights, some say the magnets do not stay in but I find that hard to believe so I will try it out for myself and see how it goes, I have buddies running them in 2 smokes all season with no issues so far.

 

[canuck5]

What did you settle with on primary weight and helix angle and wrap on secondary?

 

[Xmrider163]

I will be for my next trip out, gonna try the SSI weights the profile looks very promising and I like the ease of changing the magnetic weights, some say the magnets do not stay in but I find that hard to believe so I will try it out for myself and see how it goes, I have buddies running them in 2 smokes all season with no issues so far.

Done with the STM weights? Or did
Benny finally talk you into his SSI setup? Can you adjust them easily?