Hit a railroad track at speed, bent the strut back a few inches 
Here's a pic of the bent strut i took off,(89 exciter),
the other strut ( with narrower base)came off a 92 exciter, what suspension do I have?
Is the bent one a TSS ? and if so, will a TSS strut fit directly on in place of the standard unit?
Could the struts/skis be off a phazer or enticer, did they have straight diameter tubes ?
I also noticed that the bracket that mounts the strut to the ski is smaller on the exciter part, uses shims, where the one on my sled does not, appx 3/4" wider,,,,
thanks
Here's a pic of the bent strut i took off,(89 exciter),
the other strut ( with narrower base)came off a 92 exciter, what suspension do I have?
Is the bent one a TSS ? and if so, will a TSS strut fit directly on in place of the standard unit?
Could the struts/skis be off a phazer or enticer, did they have straight diameter tubes ?
I also noticed that the bracket that mounts the strut to the ski is smaller on the exciter part, uses shims, where the one on my sled does not, appx 3/4" wider,,,,
thanks
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Classic SRX
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Ouch - that must have hurt!!
As far as I know, all EX's came with the tapered/stepped down version. The straight version I believe came on the SRV's and early Phazer's. I think the change over came around '87.
Could the straight version be aftermarket?
I'm sure someone here can give you better advice than I did.
A.
Edit: Is this sled an Exciter or something different? Are you asking if you can mount an EX strut on another sled?
As far as I know, all EX's came with the tapered/stepped down version. The straight version I believe came on the SRV's and early Phazer's. I think the change over came around '87.
Could the straight version be aftermarket?
I'm sure someone here can give you better advice than I did.
A.
Edit: Is this sled an Exciter or something different? Are you asking if you can mount an EX strut on another sled?
Didn't hurt too much, I landed about 20 feet away in a snowdrift.
My sled is an 1989 Exciter. I bought a 1987 Exciter yesterday for parts. It is all original,(2000 miles) from the original owner.
I also bought a 91 strut from a local, it is tapered end. The 87 is a tapered end too.
I believe that my BENT strut and the saddle are off another Yam model, but which one,,????? enticer, v max,
Does anyone have a STRUT to sell like the bent one only straight??
I appreciate any help or suggestions.
Just got the 87 pistons unstuck,, after a hone and new gaskets,, should be an excellent $150 rider.
My sled is an 1989 Exciter. I bought a 1987 Exciter yesterday for parts. It is all original,(2000 miles) from the original owner.
I also bought a 91 strut from a local, it is tapered end. The 87 is a tapered end too.
I believe that my BENT strut and the saddle are off another Yam model, but which one,,????? enticer, v max,
Does anyone have a STRUT to sell like the bent one only straight??
I appreciate any help or suggestions.
Just got the 87 pistons unstuck,, after a hone and new gaskets,, should be an excellent $150 rider.
Vmax540
VIP Member
I have brand new Kimpex Gold struts (the straight non tapered struts) $30.00 each shipped in the lower 48.
Thank you !
Chuck Schettler
Shippenville Pa. 16254
W 814 226-1595 M-F 7am-2pm
H 814 354-2687 Eve/Wknds.
chkinetics@csonline.net
Thank you !
Chuck Schettler
Shippenville Pa. 16254
W 814 226-1595 M-F 7am-2pm
H 814 354-2687 Eve/Wknds.
chkinetics@csonline.net