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Idle set at 2100, and had a remap.
I have had no problems at all I'm at 24 hrs all I've done is set sag at 105 I had setup out of balance early and struggled With front end grip but it was at 110 at 105 it was much better. I'm about to buy a yoshi but apart from removing the side airbox covers and removing the backfire screen , I run a twinair fire retardant one . The bikes great , no complaints. I have just had a mod done to push rod and fitted Hinson fibres and springs the clutch has a much nicer bite and feel now.
But I'm pretty sure it's just me being lazy on the clutch. Love the bike otherwise, and just have to get the electric start installed.
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I've got a bit of a dilemma deciding between the '17 and '18 .
The '17 is now available in South Africa but the '18 will only be available for us in October. I know there was some improvements made on the '18 and of course the electric start that is now standard.
But , being a guy on the light side (65kg) I think it'll be maybe better to get the 17 as it has lighter fork springs in ?
Not really looking forward to spend a few $ to just install the electric start though, so thats why I'm asking you guys.
What would you do in my position ?
I have been out of action for almost a month now because of the dreaded Yamaha-crack-on-the-frame-weld problem and after arguing with them for a long time , I decided to just get a new bike.
Some advice would be appreciated
The e start is awesome and would cost an arm and a leg outside of it coming on the bike stock.
The fork springs are light on the 17 (I weigh about 150lbs) and still bottom on them regularly.
The mapping is better too on the 18 (from what I've heard, smoother and less jumpy)
Lastly that motor mount will make a substantial difference I would suspect, further smoothing out any harshness felt through the chassis
Pit Row
I will be able to get the e-start kit for the '17 , I saved up some money to rebuild my YZ250f's engine, but thats not an option now so...
Might get my wheels anodized at a later time then, as for the engine mounts, I heard the RX's models' is basically the same as the 18's engine mounts , is that correct ? If so , I'l just buy them from my dealer , shouldn't be too expensive ?
You MUST make sure you add free play back in when bikes cold thou again or you will fry it prematurely.
Even at 70 kg it's riding low in the stroke.
E/s would be nice I'm a vet lol but this bike starts easy. I'm definitely curious on these engine mounts and tank mounts everyone is discussing. I have not ridden bike yet on true hard pack , mainly sand and we are in winter . I havint found the bike harsh but the mounts will add some comfort with more flex. For the engine mapping I find my bike runs great , I'm suprised how many times I have raced it on the mellow map with consistent starts and feeling less tiring . I have only done moto so far ,not one trail ride and the jerkyness is only noticeable running around slowely in the pits. Cross country guys are using the throttle cams and they eliminate it. I've added Hinson fibres and springs only also had a mod done to the push rod and use a pro taper perch and it's great , light pull with more bite . I have just put on a full yoshi system .yet to ride with that .im at 24 hrs its a Great bike and I'm feeling pretty soughted with it now.
Your not going to notice , and if you do chances are it's in your imagination.
@ the ripe age of 45 I've come to the realisation that I spent to much money and time playing
And messing with my bikes. My 17 has a yoshi a seat cover , a steering dampner from a new 16
Stock gearing after trying a 50 , decal kit ,radiator braces , a fat bar and hand guards . And a remap
For map 3 . Where does it end? Engine hanger change and all this is not going to make us faster
Spend your time and money riding and training right at your skills etc not just banging
Out moto after moto . Susspension is where I would get the comfort your chasing. The bike
Is sweet , just ride it unless your young enough to go pro.
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