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5K views 16 replies 6 participants last post by  blackjack1 
#1 ·
After 600 km's.

1. Never ending pull.
2. Love the QS3's. Handles great.
3. Not the most PC term but the acceleration is retarded!

I didn't even look at the speed I was more concerned with rpm setting up my clutch as I was hitting the rev limiter running a new set of weights. Dialed in and good to go. Now that's its broke in and we have ice on Lake St. Claire I'll see what the top end looks like this week.
 
#8 ·
What mods have you guys done?

I put on the 6.9 Pilots and it turns as easy as my Apex with EPS. Got the install from the FAQ's on TY by Rockerdan, they handle great. Still fine tuning the shocks. My tuners never saw snow.

I also put 144 1.375 Woody's studs.

Replaced the Tri-hub with one from J+T products and added a 4th wheel from them too. Saw too many pics on TY of trashed stock tri-hubs.

Fred
 
#11 ·
What mods have you guys done?

I put on the 6.9 Pilots and it turns as easy as my Apex with EPS. Got the install from the FAQ's on TY by Rockerdan, they handle great. Still fine tuning the shocks. My tuners never saw snow.

I also put 144 1.375 Woody's studs.

Replaced the Tri-hub with one from J+T products and added a 4th wheel from them too. Saw too many pics on TY of trashed stock tri-hubs.

Fred
Mods:
144 x 1450's
Belly pan protector under clutches
Hurricane exhaust
Hurricane Super Tuner clutch weights
Medium sport windshield with mirrors
Blue Curve skis
 
#10 ·
I did the windshield too. We ride a lot in Quebec and the stock windshield is a joke.

I'd really thing about replacing the tri-hub. If you look on TY forum many, many picks of the cheap Cat aluminum axles breaking. J+T products was solid and looks much less likely to break. It's a bit of a pain in the ass to install, you'll need 2 guys to pry the rails apart, but very much worth it.

I'd also suggest a Turbo Dynamics belly pan protector. Goes under the clutches. Many pictures of a blown belt punching a huge hole in the belly pan and Yamaha doesn't cover it. It's about 120 bucks and looks like it could save your machine from extensive damage if a belt blows.

Fred
 
#14 ·
I set up mine as per RockerDan's on TY. 5.7 pilot's with 7'5 shaper bars. Tunner's never saw the snow. 192 studs with stud boy ultra lite double backers in the middle. J&T 4th wheel kit. Mid sport window with power made handgaurds. Thunder Products glide washers in primary, 33/35 helix, orange spring and rollers in secondary. Stock 8jp belt for now.!:thumbsup:
 

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