Best mod for $500ish

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phatmatt

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I have an 03 700 Viper that I've purchased a 144" track with 2" lugs for. I'm also raising the bars 2 inches, dropping 1 gear in it and putting a mountain strap on it. I will have about $500 left over after this work is done and am wondering what the best mod would be for this price.

I primarily ride in deep snow but do my share of trail riding as well. If possible, I'd like to squeak a little more power (throughout the entire range) out of my motor but don't know if I can do much with $500.

Any ideas?
 
Clutching, clutching, clutching.. Get the heel clickers and PM Turk for the set-up. You will have about $350 into them with primary weights springs and helix.

Also if you like to do lots of off trail, you can put the $150 you have left into a taller riser than 2", That will require new cables and brake line if it is a stock short track. Is this a regular short track viper you are converting or a mountain?
 
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Try and find a good used set of SLP pipes. They go for about $500 in good shape, and really wake a Viper up!
Other good mods for deep powder are a set of the 05 and newer Yamaha mtn ski, and a set of flow-rites for the dash.
 
Get a good clutch set-up with stock parts, it will cost you next to nothing, use info on this site, or ask for help.
Spend the other $425 left on loose women & boose!!!!
 
This is a stock short track Viper I'm converting so if I wanted to extend the bars more than 2" I'd have to get the extensions. That's kind of why I only bought the 2" setup becuase it would be cheaper and easier (since no other parts are needed).
 
If your mountain riding your gunna want more than a 2inch riser cause you'll be standing more than sitting.(At least your should be) I trail ride and started out with a 1inch and wasnt close to satisfied, 2 inch wouldnt cut it either. So I went with a 4 inch risers just for the simple fact that I stand more than sit WHEN I have the Bar Height. Way more comfortable now.
 
phatmatt said:
This is a stock short track Viper I'm converting so if I wanted to extend the bars more than 2" I'd have to get the extensions. That's kind of why I only bought the 2" setup becuase it would be cheaper and easier (since no other parts are needed).
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If you are handy enough to covert the sled to a 144 you will have no problems changing bars and cables. Get pricing from Rich Motorsports for longer cables. It is well worth the investment, I would go to at least a 4" rise additional if you are long tracking it. Just be careful to get the oil pump cable hooked up right, that would be an expensive mishap!
 
Mtnviper said:
Try and find a good used set of SLP pipes. They go for about $500 in good shape, and really wake a Viper up!
Other good mods for deep powder are a set of the 05 and newer Yamaha mtn ski, and a set of flow-rites for the dash.
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i agree , does not have to be slp , but i would find some used pipes to turn that monster track !!!
 
B2SO said:
i agree , does not have to be slp , but i would find some used pipes to turn that monster track !!!
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A used set of pipes still goes for $500? When piping lots of other things need to go with it. Engine Torque limiter, re-clutch, re-jet, rear cooler. I know the CPR pipes need a head mod, but not sure on the other brands. Pipes really make those things rock. When my buddies first bought their RX-1s the piped viper just ate them alive, the excuses flowed.
 
taller bars aside, my vote would go to a Boss highrise flat top seat. The power of the pipes is nice, but comfort will pay off at the end of every ride. I never used to think that a seat would make that much difference.......but now my whole riding group has them.
 
My advice it the Drive sprockets from Whal Brother (Extroverts). I have added them to my 2000 SRX then to my 2004 RX Warrior. The rolling resistance is just about gone. I set my two sleds at 2" of track deflection at 20 lbs pull on center of track. I gained very close to 10mph with just those sprockets. If you get a chance judge for your self and you will see and feel the difference. You will definetly need your brakes working good. Brad
 
vipertripplexxx said:
Spend the other $425 left on loose women & boose!!!!
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LOL!
As far as mods for the pipes goes. If your riding the mountains, all you really need to do, is add a rear cooler, and clutch/jet it (piped specs) for your elevation.
Detonation isn't as much of a problem, as it is for the flat land/lake racers.
 
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