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Back on the sidewinder maintenance, I thought id take the shocks into Matt @ MB suspensions. The shocks, I'm sure are due for a rebuild after this many kms. Unsure if they were ever refreshed. I thought id stay with the stock shocks since they seemed fine for my riding style last year. Found...

Thanks for the info Lunch box! I also wanted to make note of the great help that I got from Matt @ MB suspensions. I needed some shock help with my older apex with the single shock setup. I brought it to Matt at MB suspensions out of Sherwood Park. It was last minute and Matt took the time...

Back from a couple trips to the Renshaw. I thought I would update this thread after everything I have done with the sidewinder. Clutching - Seems to be better, if not right where I want it. With the reduction of the weight in the primary it now maxes out at 8700rpm. The didn't see any change...

Knowing what I know now, I will keep the engine oil reservoir intact. Now it's just one more step to reseal. I guess I got a good look into whats inside that reservoir, nothing too exciting. I will check the tabs and operate the reverse mechanism as noted. Those are really great points...

I had some time before nightshift today, so I went ahead and ordered some parts, clutch springs, chain, ski rubbers, belt, etc. The I started to dismantle the sidewinder and do some more maintenance Removed both clutches and will be cleaning them and installing the new springs, reinstalling the...

Sweet piece of advice, piston broke! too bad loctite wouldn't keep that together. Tack welding it is! There has been plenty of great advice from the knowledgeable on here. It has helped me a lot, well at least steering me the right way. It sounds like there is a lot of miles being put on these...

Thats a good heads up about the chain. Ive got some time before the next trip so I will be changing out the oil and while im there Ill open the chaincase. Ill have a look at the chain and gears and asses what to buy. Yamaha parts arent so readily available in the vale/blueriver/mcbride areas...

I appreciate the info on the clutching springs and gauge readings Lund and 174mcx! I phoned zbroz racing and the center spring is from them, unfortunately its a size too small for this chap. So will be ordering a fat sized one soon. I might as well get some new clutch springs since they're...

Thanks for the info no owners manual but I’ll track something down

Thanks for chiming in Lund, I’ve read your posts, enjoyed your builds, and noted your upgrades and tuning. I’m glad to hear some knowledge from you. thanks for the clutching explanation, it’s going to help, I was working towards that 8750rpms. The difference between 8300 and the 8500rpms I was...

Thanks canuck5 signs point to a tune on the sled, I just don’t know what type. Clutching, dash lights, excessive smiles lol Anyways, hopefully the clutching change will get me where I need to be I do not have the qs3 with lockout, something for the future but not complaining now. Rear shock set...

Right on E-Zmoke. That info helped. I had a look previously on the zbros website. The spring seemed very similar but I couldn't get the number to match. It does have the Teflon bushings. Reading through their instructions, you're right there is way too much compression on that spring. Ive...

Well I dug into the sled again since I had some spare time, I changed the cam arms to 73.5grams from 76grams (weighed on "food" scale). Took a couple 'ish grams out of the heel. So we will see where that gets me, should be closer Now I unbolted the centre shock/spring to have a look at what...

The weights are not pleasant for making changes. Ive only made the changes in the garage. Ive never been a on the hill tuner because my time in the mountains is limited to a few days at a time. I really should spend more time trying different setups on the hill, but I enjoy the ride more than...

Thanks for the info E-Zmoke, I will contact Zbros for the spring. Never noticed any issues with the front track shock/spring, but you're right it seems quite compressed. I will be removing more weight from the primary cam arms. I do have a question - Where should I remove the weight from? At...