MR.HAPPY
TY 4 Stroke Master
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- YAMAHA
Glad to see people are working the bugs out of a system that Yamaha should have taken care of at the factory in the first place!
Looks like a good product!
BR
Looks like a good product!
BR
gaslighter01
Newbie
plugs
I have this tank and am disappointed that if one of my plugs just happens to foul that the whole gastank has to be pulled to change one of them out.
I have this tank and am disappointed that if one of my plugs just happens to foul that the whole gastank has to be pulled to change one of them out.
MR.HAPPY
TY 4 Stroke Master
- Joined
- Sep 30, 2003
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- GREAT NORTH OF... ILLINOIS?
- Country
- USA
- Snowmobile
- YAMAHA
I hope I'm not jenxing myself, but in over 20000 miles on 4 strokes I've never needed to change a plug! So, I see no problem there!
BR
BR
Deadman
Expert
Changing a plug should be done after fogging the motor I'd assume. It should be all gunked up, but maybe not.
gaslighter01
Newbie
heat shield
Just checked my tank and it start to melt so if you install this set up you need to put some sort of heat barrier.
Just checked my tank and it start to melt so if you install this set up you need to put some sort of heat barrier.
parkindale
Extreme
Re: heat shield
Melt??? I 'm still waiting for mine to arrive ,I hope there's a cure for this .Can you post some pics?gaslighter01 said:
The stock heat shield material comes off pretty easily if you are patient. I used a putty knife and my hands and worked slowly. I ended up with a couple small tears but those could have been avoided by using more care. The heat shield glue is like that booger type glue they use in promotional mailings. It is tacky, not really sticky and likes to stretch.
I think the reason my seat is not fitting is due to the wiring loom preventing the tank from going all the way forward. I'm going to check it tonght. My dealer has installed a number of these tanks and said the loom and vent line are areas to watch for clearance.
They've been racing with a prototype big tank since late February and installed it using the stock heat shield material. They've not had any melting issues.
I think the reason my seat is not fitting is due to the wiring loom preventing the tank from going all the way forward. I'm going to check it tonght. My dealer has installed a number of these tanks and said the loom and vent line are areas to watch for clearance.
They've been racing with a prototype big tank since late February and installed it using the stock heat shield material. They've not had any melting issues.
you guys do know you can order the new heat shield from yamaha right? why not order it from your local dealer when ordering the tank? they should arrive about the same time.
like ross perot used to say, "problem addressed, problem solved"
like devo said, "when a problem comes along, you must whip it!"
my .02 ski
like ross perot used to say, "problem addressed, problem solved"
like devo said, "when a problem comes along, you must whip it!"
my .02 ski
rage man
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
what happens to the fuel gage with this tank wouldnt it have to be like recalibrated or somthing to be accurate?
LOVE my new trail tank!!! with one exception
only problem with the tank...the name...I am NOT a trail rider
Here are some pics of mine, LOVE it!!!! First ride this weekend, did 63 miles of EXTREMELY hardriding in DEEP powder (3 feet) and still had three bars on the fuel gauge when I got back to the truck...
As to the guy complaining about spark plugs...this sled is not easy to change plugs regardless of the trail tank or not...but I can have this tank off and on the ground in less than 10 minutes, so not a big deal...
I will take 10 minutes once every 10,000 miles and 4 stroke versus 3 minutes every third ride on my 2smoker....
only problem with the tank...the name...I am NOT a trail rider
Here are some pics of mine, LOVE it!!!! First ride this weekend, did 63 miles of EXTREMELY hardriding in DEEP powder (3 feet) and still had three bars on the fuel gauge when I got back to the truck...
As to the guy complaining about spark plugs...this sled is not easy to change plugs regardless of the trail tank or not...but I can have this tank off and on the ground in less than 10 minutes, so not a big deal...
I will take 10 minutes once every 10,000 miles and 4 stroke versus 3 minutes every third ride on my 2smoker....
Skidooboy,
The directions that come with the tank make no mention of installing a heat shield. Not sure why they don't? In any case, I've been waiting for this tank to come available all season. I decided I wasn't interested in ordering a new heat shield and waiting another 2-3 weeks for it to come in.
The directions that come with the tank make no mention of installing a heat shield. Not sure why they don't? In any case, I've been waiting for this tank to come available all season. I decided I wasn't interested in ordering a new heat shield and waiting another 2-3 weeks for it to come in.
Posted this in SW also, but since some dont cruise there will post this in here as well...
as to the heat shield, it is supersimple to get it off the stock tank, and re-use it...
as to the heat shield, it is supersimple to get it off the stock tank, and re-use it...
Longnecker
Newbie
Better take care removing the reflective insulation / protector as the OEM stuff will cost you another $100 if there are 3 seperate sections as the attached link seems to indicate.
Why not get it right the first time?
Wet weight marketing at it again....
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com ... A=360&B=24
Longnecker
Why not get it right the first time?
Wet weight marketing at it again....
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com ... A=360&B=24
Longnecker
Mtdream,
Thanks for the descriptions on the picture. My fuel and electric lines were okay, but it seemed like the throttle cable was hitting on the tank. I got the seat lined up and bolted on but it took a little persuading.
Longnecker,
You're right about the heat shields not being cheap. I checked the prices on Port Yamaha's microfiche and all four ran over $83 US. Port Yamaha has a discount on their parts.
I'm wondering if the black tanks and clear tanks are a little different? One of the guys I race with told me he had to bend his seat brackets to get it to bolt on. The tank studs would not go all the way to the back on the slots on his tank as well, just like mine. I also noticed my tank vent is touching the steering hoop.
I'm glad my tanks on and the sled is ready to ride. I hope these posts offer some help to the rest of you.
Thanks for the descriptions on the picture. My fuel and electric lines were okay, but it seemed like the throttle cable was hitting on the tank. I got the seat lined up and bolted on but it took a little persuading.
Longnecker,
You're right about the heat shields not being cheap. I checked the prices on Port Yamaha's microfiche and all four ran over $83 US. Port Yamaha has a discount on their parts.
I'm wondering if the black tanks and clear tanks are a little different? One of the guys I race with told me he had to bend his seat brackets to get it to bolt on. The tank studs would not go all the way to the back on the slots on his tank as well, just like mine. I also noticed my tank vent is touching the steering hoop.
I'm glad my tanks on and the sled is ready to ride. I hope these posts offer some help to the rest of you.
