Some of the new parts we've installed. Both forks and shock have full adjustment via compression, rebound and spring preload. Does this bike suit the type of riding you do? The front wheel is a 21in enduro wheel, while the rear is an 18in, giving you a huge choice of rubber to choose from. That all changed; however, once we hit a fast fire road where the motor was able to go to its sweet spot in the top end. Measurement mode includes stopwatch, distance-compensating tripmeter, etc.
When first starting the bike, it sounds like a very mellow, low power motor due to all the requirements necessary to have a green sticker bike. Having nearly 13L of fuel on board, combined with lower ground clearance and softer power would see the Yamaha well outside its comfort zone. Motorcycle web shop overview Bikez has reestablished. . Running Titanium inlet valves is unexpected as are the valve adjustment checks every 40,000km which is truly amazing. A six speed gearbox has good all-round ratios and overall the engine is very smooth and easy to use.
Also, the skid plate could use some holes in the bottom to keep mud and dirt from building up inside of it while riding. Rear brakes diameter: 230 mm 9. Brakes are also up to the task with the front having plenty of feel but could be stronger, although installing a braided brake line in place of the rubber standard jobbie would help. As mentioned above they do not like to take big hits but for everything else they are fine. While riding in high speed chop, the forks can be a bit twitchy due to its soft setup which results in blowing through the stroke too quickly. Plus a 24-months parts and labour warranty is unheard of and would give any rider plenty of peace of mind. The chassis is compact and out on the trail very stable with 300mm of ground clearance.
If you are uncomfortable ordering online, call or email us for more ordering options. If you've ever ridden a bike with a gear position indicator, you'll wonder why all bikes don't have them. I've added photos and all the specs to the new page. No warranty is made or implied regarding any product sold by Devo Tech, Inc. Keeping with the suspension and chassis setup the engine is just easy to manage and does everything you ask of it. Generally speaking you would want to throw a new rear sprocket on and add in the region of five teeth. When we first got on the bike, we were skeptical of how fast the bike would be due to its quietness.
If the test was rocky or had g-outs then the results would have been further apart. Related bikes List for comparison of specs. Initial thoughts are to install a slip-on muffler to open the bike up a bit and I would also look at the airbox as well. Additionally, the wide-ratio, six-speed transmission worked perfect with not having too large or small of a gap between gears. Of course, having electric start is always a nice touch to any motorcycle.
However, in the slow, rock filled canyons or tight single track, the forks worked perfectly, staying planted to the ground and not deflecting off any sharp rocks. This product is intended for closed course competition use only. Front brakes diameter: 250 mm 9. There are two reasons why you want to remove the air injection system from your bike. Included with each gas cap is a Uni-flow vent tube and cap, as well as installation instructions.
Search and compare products and prices. Front and rear brakes are both Nissan items providing ample feel, while the front would ideally offer more power. Rick Williams - Chuck Graves Racing, Inc. Before riding the bike, we removed the throttle stop, the smallest restrictor inside of the muffler, and the sound dampening snorkel inside of the air intake tract leading to the air filter. With the plastics kit, you'll get everything you need.
Also check out our at Bikez. We were able to get around 50 miles per tank of gas and with the way the fuel tank is, seeing how much gas you have is difficult as you can only really see it when the tank is close to full. From deep ruts and mud to rocks, the weight was never a problem as the bike felt agile and stayed planted throughout the trail no matter what obstacles presented themselves. The user assumes all risks. Yamaha went to a softer spring rate both front and rear as well as different valving to comply with the harsh terrain off road riding throws at you. The bike has a linear power delivery with no significant steps throughout the range as it continues to build. Installation is very simple, and setup is a breeze, thanks to the excellent instructions included with the kit.
Front forks and rear shock are both fully adjustable for compression, rebound and preload which was another welcome bonus. Click the links below for more details or to make a purchase. Ground clearance is also a little lower and this drops the centre of gravity, contributing to the feeling of control. They are available in anodized titanium silver top photo , anodized blue bottom photo or anodized black not shown. Dirt-bike parts Dirt-bike parts and gear available from.
Once this is capped off the air injection system can be safely removed. It fits much better with the Acerbis Supermoto Fender, and looks and functions better than the stock headlight. The air injection system pumps fresh air directly into the exhaust stream in order to burn off any unused fuel. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. Information about any technical issue is always welcome. Ask questions Join the group or the general group. Yamaha have obviously built an under-stressed engine that is in stark contrast to most other models in the enduro category which means much less work and more ride time.