I know this is a redundant topic, however I will ask one more time. I have searched and the threads I have read all refer to piped vipers. So here goes the question.
I have an 03 viper with stock pipes and can. The needles are set to factory specs 3rd slot both under. I ride mostly trails with average lake crossings. To what I have read this puts me in that middle range.
Should I raise the needle setting to 3.5 or is it OK to run at the stock setting?
I have an 03 viper with stock pipes and can. The needles are set to factory specs 3rd slot both under. I ride mostly trails with average lake crossings. To what I have read this puts me in that middle range.
Should I raise the needle setting to 3.5 or is it OK to run at the stock setting?
FJViper
New member
Read this thread. Good idea to raise the needles. I've got mine set to 3.25.
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87822&highlight=viper+needles
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87822&highlight=viper+needles
super1c
Super Moderator
I run mine and my daughters at 3.25 like FJ but run the wifes at 3.5. She hangs in the midrange a lot more then the daughter and i.
3.25 would be both over the top on the 4 slot correct.
super1c
Super Moderator
Yaaamaaahaaa3 said:
Yes. Fj where is that grid you did for the needle settings? cant find it for him. Great info.
super1c
Super Moderator
I've got mine set at 4th groove, both shims over but here is an explanation.
Clip position 4...two washers below clip.........................= 4
Clip position 4...washers split[one above one below clip] = 3.5
Clip position 4...two washers above clip ........................= 3 1/4
Plenty of reading if you do a search on Viper needles.
Found it. Fj did this up. Great info!
Clip position 4...two washers below clip.........................= 4
Clip position 4...washers split[one above one below clip] = 3.5
Clip position 4...two washers above clip ........................= 3 1/4
Plenty of reading if you do a search on Viper needles.
Found it. Fj did this up. Great info!
We've left ours stock on our 05, did melt one down at elevation shortly after we got it, but we guess it was due to bad fuel since we ran them side by side, setup exactly the same and only lost 1. That was covered under warranty.
It's kind of a personal decision I guess, but like I said ours are still set at the stock spot.
It's kind of a personal decision I guess, but like I said ours are still set at the stock spot.
I will go with 3.25 better safe than sorry.
Thanks for the way input. I love this site.
FJViper
New member
Can't take the credit for that one. That little write-up was courtesy of Sideshowbob. Great info though!super1c said: