Had the Viper out today

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Guys, Had the viper out today, Trails were pretty good for Dec 14th! I have a question on my vipers RPM's. It seems to be rover reving, Pin it and she climbs slightly over 10,000, Is this normal? By comparison my 99 SRX would run around 8600 RPM's. She had an old belt but other than that she ran, shifted up and down fine.
Thanks, Blue :winterrul
 

You aren't using any of the lead rivets in the Yamaha wts. , are you? I used them several years ago in my '97 SX and they came out. Boy did it over rev then. I am sure that's why they don't sell them anymore.
 
Thanks guys, I didn't think pushing 10,000 was right for a stock Viper. I have a new belt, will put it on and see how she does then! I noticed it was setting low in the secondary before my ride yesterday, plus been riding in alot of powder, thanks to the snow gods here in central Maine! Blue
 
someone may have left half a clutch kit in the sled, pull the clutches and start cleaning and inspecting. clutching on that should hit 8400, then climb to 8600
 
Thanks Scott, I need to look at a few things so I plan on checking things out. I bought the sled from a reliable Tuner in central Maine, He told me all preseason checks were done and all appears well so far. I have ridden around 100 miles so time for a check up anyway. Scott, Hows the ridding up your way? Thanks, Terry
 
Stock clutching on those would overrev bad on a good running viper, over 9,000 rpm easily. That combined with a bad belt and dirty clutches wouldn't put 10,000 rpm too far out of reach. Get in there and see what you have going on, verify part number of weights (8EK), rivets in the weights (you will need 4.5 grams in each hole) and spring color codes. Then clean the clutches good with hot soapy water and a green scotch brite pad. Blowdry with compressed air. Break in a new belt for 20 miles or so nice and easy, then crack it open from a standstill and see what you have for rpms. Let me know what you get.
 
i have not been out, but have heard north is groomed, i think i heard someone was marking south of houlton, today, by next weekend, as usual, riding in northern maine will be like no where else. I love living in northern maine.
 
Thanks again guys for the Info, Yamholic, I will do just that, Boy I miss buddy Bob's dealership at Twin lakes. Scott, Plan on doing some riding down here Tues and wed after the storm trails were pretty good on ITS 85 north out of Newport up to dover fox croft. Enjoy the winter wonder land! great year to retire here!
Thanks Terry
 
Wait do you mean Bob from Recreation Plus here in Twin Lakes, WI? Or is there a twin lakes ME you are talking about?
 
Yamaholic, Yes Bob from Rec plus in twin Lakes, I bought 3 sleds and a trailer from him when I was stationed at great lakes Naval base back in late 90's and early 2000. 1995 Vmax 600, 1999 Vmax 500, 1999 SRX 700. The 95 Vmax was his race sled and would really rip for a 600! Anyway he was a fair dealer and always sat down and talked and helped with any repairs needed. He was not all about just money! Gave good advice and a nice small dealership!
Thanks, Terry
 
terry i was out this weekend and put on 100 local miles the trails are rough they haven't got serious about grooming here yet, i don't really blame them though since it's so early. what are you looking for in a shop i have a friend that has a shop in orrington and he's a yamaha guy.


larry
 
each fall you should service your sled completly re re primary and seconddary clen and inspect re re carbs and service and clean i learned to do this many years ago when i took a motor down a person does not want to spend a grand before they get to go out 3 or 4 hours to save alot of quid plus if your like anyone here we all love sleds so working on one is fun
 
All, Went out for a local ride, Put on the new belt and all is well. Runs strong at 8600 rpm. I new the old belt was pretty thin! Guys I don't know how people thought I needed a shop, I just commented on my old shop because I know Yamahic deals with him. Larry going for a ride Wedensday around 08:00 leaving from Newport, heading up toward brownville area, let me know if you want to come. Thanks
blue
 
i have to work, but i would like to i plan on riding on sat, i didn't really thought you needed a shop but if you do he is a good one and he's a yamaha guy.

larry
 
Larry, I work Friday 6 pm to 6 am and the next three nights so thats why I'm riding through the weekdays. I enjoy riding in the middle of the week, Lots less traffic! Stay in touch, should be a good year of riding!
Terry
 
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