Hello !
Last year I buy a Yamaha Exciter II SX to my wife in mint condition.
with a 1" track
Just 5000 Km on it and only one owner since new.
I managed to get hold on a used BENDER single pipe for it, and it really rocks....
I also find a set of new Ohlins front shox for it.
totally I haved payed around 1500 US $ for everything.
But since I'm not a Yammi guy, I know nothing about the Exciter II SX....
I would like to know what to do and what not to do whit it.....
Carb set up ?
Clutch set up ?
Any modifications ?
Last year I buy a Yamaha Exciter II SX to my wife in mint condition.
with a 1" track
Just 5000 Km on it and only one owner since new.
I managed to get hold on a used BENDER single pipe for it, and it really rocks....
I also find a set of new Ohlins front shox for it.
totally I haved payed around 1500 US $ for everything.
But since I'm not a Yammi guy, I know nothing about the Exciter II SX....
I would like to know what to do and what not to do whit it.....
Carb set up ?
Clutch set up ?
Any modifications ?
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That was a pretty quick sled back then, If memory serves me correct it had something in the range of 150 lbs compression right from Yamaha making it a little gas fussy.
Had a 92 EX II back in the day with an RPC pipe on it, it ran pretty stong for a little 570.
As far as setups
, can't help you there.
Had a 92 EX II back in the day with an RPC pipe on it, it ran pretty stong for a little 570.
As far as setups
, can't help you there.
I didn't know Ohlins made pogos... 
I would have baught a pair for my old SX. As far as set ups....All I did was throw a clutch kit in it. jet it and I had a PSI pipe on it. 192 studs. I tore evry one up in the trails with that sled. On a straitaway, I'd get beat, but that is one limber sled. Here's a pic of my old one.....
I would have baught a pair for my old SX. As far as set ups....All I did was throw a clutch kit in it. jet it and I had a PSI pipe on it. 192 studs. I tore evry one up in the trails with that sled. On a straitaway, I'd get beat, but that is one limber sled. Here's a pic of my old one.....Attachments
Exciter570
Member
I'd say they were one of the best handling sleds ever. I had a 1993 Exciter II and hands down that sled handled far better than my Vmax600, I miss that sled. 
Vmax540
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What is a "POGO" are you refering to the T.S.S. Telescopic Ski Suspension ?
Vmax540 said:
I have called them pogos for a long time because that is what they remind me of. LOL1CS
NytroXTX
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Lasse said:Hello !
Last year I buy a Yamaha Exciter II SX to my wife in mint condition.
with a 1" track
Just 5000 Km on it and only one owner since new.
I managed to get hold on a BENDER single pipe for it, and it really rocks....
I also find a set of new Ohlins front shox for it.
totally I haved payed around 1500 $ for everything.
But since I'm not a Yammi guy, I know nothing about the Exciter II SX....
I would like to know what to do and what not to do whit it.....
Carb set up ?
Clutch set up ?
Any modifications ?
I bought a brand new Exciter II SX in '92/'93 and loved it. I put on about 5200+ miles on it and never touched a single thing on it! It was a fun sled and back then, one of the faster "580 class" sleds. I held onto it for a long time, but then sold it when I bought my SX-R. I doubt a pipe would make much difference on it. I think a clutch kit would be the best bang for the buck.
my $.02 worth.
crimsonride
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Vmax540 said:
I think you mean telescopic strut suspension.
Lasse, a "pogo stick" is a "hoppestokk". Hope this helps..
bufalobob
Member
lasse:
great sled. had one for my wife. on dyno tech dyno made 93 hp stock. bender single pipe was good for +10 hp. very quick & lite sled. if you put on the bender pipe you need to go down on the pilots one or two sizes. too rich & will foul plugs. will have to check my notes but i think we did modify the air box inlet. will let you know.
bob
great sled. had one for my wife. on dyno tech dyno made 93 hp stock. bender single pipe was good for +10 hp. very quick & lite sled. if you put on the bender pipe you need to go down on the pilots one or two sizes. too rich & will foul plugs. will have to check my notes but i think we did modify the air box inlet. will let you know.
bob
i had one too.... loved that little sled..... got rid of mine for the 00 sxr..... make sure you have the rear skid shocks rebuilt and check the W arm for cracks.
bufalobob said:
THANX !!
Please do that !
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Does anybody know some god Clutching ??
onlyblue said:
* The rear skid shock is not an take a part shock !
* The front skid doesn't have any W arm !
1CrazySledder said:I didn't know Ohlins made pogos...
I would have baught a pair for my old SX.
As far as set ups ...All I did was throw a clutch kit in it. Here's a pic of my old one.....
Do you remember what that clutch kit consist of ?
Nice picture !
What about the "RED" snow flap on your machine ?
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the w arm is in the rear skid......
mine had fox rebuildable shocks in the rear as well.....
Those new shocks, man. I probably would've baught a pair if they were around back then. Looks great.
I sure do miss that sled. I to, sold it and baught my 2000 sx700r
Hope you have as much on that sled as I did.
1CS
I sure do miss that sled. I to, sold it and baught my 2000 sx700r
Hope you have as much on that sled as I did.
1CS
03viperguy
Moderator
I bet them ohlins up front are amazing!
pogostick,hoppestokk or 40z beer cans its all good,the ohlins will make huge difference... 
Exciterfan
Member
Exciters rock!!
I had a 1987 Exciter (First Year). Upgraded it with Fox Shocks in the rear skid, & did some clutching (lots of HP available here). I loved the sled and even though it only had about 5 inches of travel in the rear, it rode very well. Had to rebuild the motor at 11,000 Km. Once had a guy on the trails get off of his Pooolaris XC800 and say "I can't believe your still on my tail???".
The Exciter weas excellent on fuel and injector oil. Bullet proof motor. Just make sure you coolant lines aren't rubbing on the recoil or other moter parts. There was a tendancy for them to wear through which you don't want.
Sold mine three weeks ago after buying 2001 SXR600 late in the season last year. Now I'm trying to get the SXR to ride as well as the old Exciter!!! The SXR has more travel but the shock valving negates much of it.
I in mourning still!! :>(
You made a good choice.
Exciterfan
I had a 1987 Exciter (First Year). Upgraded it with Fox Shocks in the rear skid, & did some clutching (lots of HP available here). I loved the sled and even though it only had about 5 inches of travel in the rear, it rode very well. Had to rebuild the motor at 11,000 Km. Once had a guy on the trails get off of his Pooolaris XC800 and say "I can't believe your still on my tail???".
The Exciter weas excellent on fuel and injector oil. Bullet proof motor. Just make sure you coolant lines aren't rubbing on the recoil or other moter parts. There was a tendancy for them to wear through which you don't want.
Sold mine three weeks ago after buying 2001 SXR600 late in the season last year. Now I'm trying to get the SXR to ride as well as the old Exciter!!! The SXR has more travel but the shock valving negates much of it.
I in mourning still!! :>(
You made a good choice.
Exciterfan