devinzz1
Active member
Less weight can be felt at any time and is a huge benefit. Only reason i can see to buy a viper over a 2 stroke cat is reliability. The 2 stroke will feel ligher and drive better with more power.
YooperMike
New member
If they bring the Mountain Max back...I'll be back on blue. 450lbs, don't care if 2s or 4s. Narrow. 150 something track. 160+ ponies. Not asking much, right? I'm patiently awaiting the release. For now, I will say, the summit is pretty dang sweet. But a new MM would be sweeterer. 
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Backwoods M Max
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If they bring the Mountain Max back...I'll be back on blue. 450lbs, don't care if 2s or 4s. Narrow. 150 something track. 160+ ponies. Not asking much, right? I'm patiently awaiting the release. For now, I will say, the summit is pretty dang sweet. But a new MM would be sweeterer.
I was wondering where you have been Mike. My mtn max mod sled is sweet, a relaunched one would be way sweet though. Losing faith in blue after what's been put out the last 12 years. They have been true to yamaha's beliefs and don't sacrifice anything but they also don't excite me either.
YooperMike
New member
Been lurking...wishing and waiting for a return to the blue side. I know I'm hearing what I want to in that teaser video, but it sure sounds 2stroke'ish to me. Fingers crossed.
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A couple of bucks
VIP Member
I've missed that monkey.
A couple of bucks
VIP Member
A twin turbo Phazer 2 stroke w/ an R6 motor. In all trim lines.
devinzz1
Active member
Looks like doo got some plans for this winter anyways
YooperMike
New member
I only notice it when I have to lift it or turn it around on a narrow trail. What is the huge benefit I'm missing?
low slung
Member
Same chassis,but new supposed 850cc etec will add a few ponies,not much to the seat.Great find Yoopermike.
YooperMike
New member
I see from the seat where they lightened the sled. The removed the passenger, thats like 150-300 pounds.
YooperMike
New member
I think out of everything that is ALLEGEDLY coming out for them, I'm most intrigued by their new clutch(s). My summit runs HOT. It's not a belt eater, but it's no Yamaha. I remember I could easily hold my hand on my MM clutch, and it was just warm. I can touch the sheaves on the smut for about a second or two at most without feeling some major discomfort.
Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to ask you to bring a 2 stroke to Yamaha's lineup come March 1st, with the best clutches in the world, and best fit and finish known to man. Amen.
Dear Lord baby Jesus, lyin' there in your ghost manger, just lookin' at your Baby Einstein developmental videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to ask you to bring a 2 stroke to Yamaha's lineup come March 1st, with the best clutches in the world, and best fit and finish known to man. Amen.
low slung
Member
Looks like nothing new from japan for 2017,more TRF rebranding..........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS9Rbxgk0hQ
bet a model with a factory installed turbo.
Backwoods M Max
New member
That's a very odd hood with that flat snout and almost shark like mouth opening. Almost reminiscent of the original rev but it's flatter.
How is Yamaha going to offer a factory turbo when they have had rods imploding all hear on vipers? Someone in the know, was it a "design change" or a bad batch of rods that weren't heat treated properly?
Agpetro
Member
Sounds like the 998cc motor that's in the new yxz.
staggs65
Moderator
Bad rods, hurricane posted a thread in the viper section on the 4 stroke side showing differences in rods in 16s. What's unknown as of yet is how many have the bad rods. It almost seems like a bad batch made it through.
devinzz1
Active member
Seen the leaked cat pics. Looks like same chassis with led headlight and a little different bodywork. I like the look of that new doo and a 850 2s sounds good to me.
