Mono Shock rear skid

[journeyman]

Has anyone successfully installed the newer Yamaha mono rear skid in a Viper? If so how was the process and where did you get the skid? I know that skid is around 17 lbs. lighter thean the pro-action and only requires one shock of course.........it just seems like this would be a nice upgrade to a Viper.

 

[jaydaniels]

Somebody installed one in an SRX. Pretty sure it was 2000SRX. It would be the same process. Check out this Thread.

http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74617

 

[journeyman]

Nice sled, looks like a lake race setup with that track.

 

[2ooosrx]

Yes, it is a very easy install and the skid is about 10 pounds lighter than the stock suspension. A new hole must be drill in the tunnel and the old front bracket from the pro-action suspension needs to be riveted to that new hole that you drilled. The rear bolt of the suspension stays in the same location.

 

[jaydaniels]

Do you have the dimensions for the location of the new hole? How's the ride compared to the old No-Action?

 

[2ooosrx]

I have them somewhere but I am not exactly sure how to reference them. I referenced mine from parallel with the tunnel over, and then up. I havent had a chance to take the sled out yet and wont be able to until about new years but just jumping on it, it feels much smoother.

 

[northern srx]

I installed an '06 MONO on my 2002 SRX...HUGE ride improvement, still tinkering with transfer set up!

 

[SRXSRULE2]

Here is mine i did on here http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63888

Ride is a lot better. I can measure the holes if needed.

 

[crewchief47]

The biggest CON of the Mono, in my opinion anyway, is it's poor performance on the g-outs. This can be fixed with a re-valve but it may be a non issue on the smokers seeing as there isn't any extra exhaust weight sitting out back.

By far one of Yamaha's best suspensions, especially for those 1 foot washboard sections, you'll be amazed!