What does this do?!

SugarCampApex · Feb 4, 2010

See the attached photo. The arrow points to a knob that turns something.

ROCKRTX · Feb 4, 2010

Follow the cable and tell us where is attached? Idle screw?

SugarCampApex · Feb 4, 2010

ROCKRTX said:
Follow the cable and tell us where is attached? Idle screw?

It is attached to a flexible shaft. The flexshaft is attached to the wire management holder with a hose clamp. See attached picture.

Mtn-Track · Feb 4, 2010

What he meant was; "WHERE DOES THE OTHER END OF THE CABLE GO?"

LJ 452 · Feb 4, 2010

I say it adjusts the headlight screw, not a bab idea actually. It's not stock that's why your not getting a quick answer.

rxrider · Feb 4, 2010

SugarCampApex · Feb 4, 2010

LJ 452 said:
I say it adjusts the headlight screw, not a bab idea actually. It's not stock that's why your not getting a quick answer.

It is attached to the headlight screw! It is a home-made headlight adjuster I made last night for under $20! I will call it the Yama-aimer! LOL

Parts were purchased at HarborFreight.com but can be purchased at almost any big hardware store.
1. Quick Release Hex Socket Extension and Angled Bit holder ($11:99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96726 Took off the angled head adapter.

2. Hex to 1/4" drive adapter($3.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42191 I just needed the 1/4" drive adapter.

3. 11 Piece 1/4" Mini Magnetic Driver Set ($2.99):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95320 I just needed the driver.

4. Hose clamp from my parts bin: free!

5. 10mm 1/4" drive socket from my box of junk tools: free!

6. Electrical tape to hold the adapter and the socket on the flexshaft: free!

Time of installation: 20 minutes.
1. Remove panel.
2. Assemble parts and tape it together.
3. Route through the wire/cable holder on the riser.
4. Put socket on the aim adjuster bolt.
5. Attach hose clamp in order to put pressure on shaft in order to keep socket from popping off.
6. Attach thumbwheel.
7. Re-install panel.

Now I can adjust the headlight aim at any time without disassembly!
:jump:

Note: I also installed a set screw on the thumbwheel. This is optional and the thumbwheel can be removed and stored in your pocket.

sherlock29 · Feb 4, 2010

Well DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

SugarCampApex · Feb 4, 2010

Anoter Picture

Here is another picture.

Shootinstick · Feb 4, 2010

Great idea! I have been thinking along the same lines every night I ride. Don't know why the hell Yamaha couldn't come up with something similar or better yet, have one for each headlight like Cat does.

I plan to add Sledstarts HID lights as soon as they are available and think I will look at fabricating a similar adjustment. Don't like the idea of electrical tapeing the pieces together though and may look at drilling and tapping for set screws instead. Will have to make a visit to Fargo to Harbor Freight.

SugarCampApex · Feb 4, 2010

Shootinstick said:
Great idea! I have been thinking along the same lines every night I ride. Don't know why the hell Yamaha couldn't come up with something similar or better yet, have one for each headlight like Cat does.

I plan to add Sledstarts HID lights as soon as they are available and think I will look at fabricating a similar adjustment. Don't like the idea of electrical tapeing the pieces together though and may look at drilling and tapping for set screws instead. Will have to make a visit to Fargo to Harbor Freight.

I just installed a HID kit.
I tried Silverstars with poor results and could not wait for Sledstarts.
The remote adjuster design is a prototype. ;)!

rxrider · Feb 4, 2010

Great work Sugar... that's a nice invention that should have come stock on any sled, all new cars have the adjusters, electrical but tho... so the sleds should too

heychubba · Feb 4, 2010

Norm, You better put a patent on that before Yamaha Corp see's it! $$$

TechMaples · Feb 4, 2010

Betheviper had one better than that. It was electronic, hooked up to a servo motor somehow. Scott does way to much thinking about things no one else even thinks about.
Good job though on yours. I have always just adjusted the high beams to where I like them, because the only time I use low beam is in the daytime or when another sled is coming the other way.

70superbee · Feb 4, 2010

Man that is cool I will be making one tomorrow after I go to the store. That is one thing I really miss from my old poos.
Rich

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