greg.f
Newbie
Has anybody seen the tunnel block off kit that Snow Tech magazine indicated would be available from Yamaha for the 07 and 08 Phazers? It was supposed to have a heat shield and tunnel block off plate. I did not see any posts for it.
Just get yourself a piece of aluminum and cover the hole. Did this myself with aftermarket exhaust and havent any problems since.
Egon
Extreme
Do you mean this one? http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=64225
I ordered one yeasterday so I can come back with somments when i get it.
I ordered one yeasterday so I can come back with somments when i get it.
08RTX
Extreme
The Yamaha kit is very nice. Well worth the money. The directions are OK. One of the pieces has the wrong number in the directions. Step #6 tells you to attach Insulator 1, when it should be # 10. It took me a couple of minutes to figure it out. The directions tell you estimated time is 1 hour, but if you work slow, like me, plan on a good 2 hours. I would highly recommend blocking the front hole while you are there. You do not need to take it as far apart as I show in the picture if you are not closing the front hole.
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Nice pics!OEM kit took me over 2 hrs also.Would need a angle drill to do it without taking off subframe.Is quite alot of heat shielding included in kit.I never heard of anyone with a plain sheet and no shielding having a issue but for the price I think its worth it to use OEM kit.My front is closed also so maybe extra heat protection is a good idea.Does add a little more wieght back there though.Need to get rid of stock exhaust again.
kamakazie
Veteran
The OEM Kit is definitely worth the money. I installed it and it took about 2 hrs as well. Make sure you have a good rivet gun as the rivets that come with it are tough
rhino_live
Expert
looks okay to, i think i might get one next year. i'll dump my custom one as it is extreme overkill.
Only thing I didnt like is the block off sheet isnt full width between the corners of existing tunnel.You have to center it and it leaves a 1/4in gap on each side.I agree a AirRivet gun is almost mandatory.
Weapon X
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
thats why I like the excell 50 dolla one and it has louvers cut into it
While I'd love to have a air rivet gun, I find a long handle tool less expensive and works quite well. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _200305349
One of my Phazers has the Excell plate and the other has the 2 hour OEM kit.
One of my Phazers has the Excell plate and the other has the 2 hour OEM kit.
Yammi-Rider
Extreme
Does anyone have the installation instructions for this kit. I received mine today but no instructions in the box.
08RTX
Extreme
Yammi-Rider,
Here is a copy. The quality of the originals from Yamaha was not too good, so I hope these are OK. Remember step 6 should say install Insulator #10, not #1. Somewhat hard to see in the picture. Let me know if you have any questions. Page 1 does not want to attach. I will try again but if if doesn't work, it is just a parts list, warranty info, and caution info.
Here is a copy. The quality of the originals from Yamaha was not too good, so I hope these are OK. Remember step 6 should say install Insulator #10, not #1. Somewhat hard to see in the picture. Let me know if you have any questions. Page 1 does not want to attach. I will try again but if if doesn't work, it is just a parts list, warranty info, and caution info.
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08RTX
Extreme
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Yammi-Rider
Extreme
Thanks very much 08RTX. Really appreciate this. Now I have some work to do. Thanks for the Tip on step 6.
08RTX
Extreme
Yammi-Rider,
No problem. Your are very welcome. I think Yamaha'a directions are actually correct. They say install insulator #1 in step six. If I would have looked at the parts list close enough, item #10 is listed as insulator 1.
No problem. Your are very welcome. I think Yamaha'a directions are actually correct. They say install insulator #1 in step six. If I would have looked at the parts list close enough, item #10 is listed as insulator 1.
