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08-06-2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by CBW
Well i picked up my YFZ tonight,,,,thought it was gong to be blue,,,,,,,but it came in and was white,,,,,,,,which is ok it matches the 86R now....LOL

Sorry guys,,,,i LOVE this quad..........i put my pro tapers on and took it for a spin to start break in...........anybody want to buy an 88R:devil: ---------------(j/P,,,i cant sell the 88R;) ,,,,,but i do like the yammi)

You've all seen a white one before but i would post a pic but dont know how anymore:confused2

later all...........:scary:

yeah but you like your stuff looking super nice and that blue yamaha plastic discolors white

CBW

08-06-2003, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by roostin_dale
cool!! Any plans on how your going to mod it?

i need to PC the springs to match the frame,,,,,,,,and i have a pipe coming,,,,,,,and i have rear beadlocks already, and need to get rims for the front when i order the holeshot MX's front and rear........then i will take it from there...........

Freeride,,,its true i like my stuff to look good,,,,,its a sign of being well maintained in my mind,,,,,,,i mean i rode it for 15 minutes tonight,,,,,,,,,,and already washed and dried it,,,,,,checked the oil,,,,,,greased the front a arms-chain-etc,,,,,,,,,,,and besides..........,,i can always buy more plastic,

tants

08-06-2003, 05:46 PM

concrats chris...

...just another quad to add to the collection :D

is it really all the hype everyone talks about it to be?

goodluck with it! im sure itll be the most bling yzf out their

CBW

08-06-2003, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by tants
concrats chris...

...just another quad to add to the collection :D

is it really all the hype everyone talks about it to be?

goodluck with it! im sure itll be the most bling yzf out their

Thanks:D

and to answer your questions........IMO: yes it is,,,,,,and yes it will be........LOL

86350x

08-06-2003, 05:50 PM

Congradulations, could you tell me how it is on trail rides after you get some time on it?

I'm thinking about getting a higher strung thumper soon for fast trail riding, and this is one that interests me the most so far. I have a wr 426 dirt bike (love it) And this should run pretty similar.:confused:

QuadJunkies

08-06-2003, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by CBW
Well i picked up my YFZ tonight,,,,thought it was gong to be blue,,,,,,,but it came in and was white,,,,,,,,which is ok it matches the 86R now....LOL

Sorry guys,,,,i LOVE this quad..........i put my pro tapers on and took it for a spin to start break in...........anybody want to buy an 88R:devil: ---------------(j/P,,,i cant sell the 88R;) ,,,,,but i do like the yammi)

You've all seen a white one before but i would post a pic but dont know how anymore:confused2

later all...........:scary: Send that pic on over to me and Ill post it for ya!!!:D ;) tntkuna@msn.com lets see that new hottie of yours!!:macho

Guy400

08-06-2003, 11:42 PM

You should've waited for the new Honda. From what I hear it's going to kill that Yamaha in every category:eek2:

:D :D :D

<this is a joke for the overly-sensative that are reading>

Striker49

08-07-2003, 01:13 AM

Congrats on the ride Chris! :D

XANDADA

08-07-2003, 01:22 AM

Of all the people on the site, your one of the last I thought would do such a thing:( :eek:

You know I have to ask this, So how does it compare to the R's? Congrats on the new ride Chris :macho

CBW

08-07-2003, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Send that pic on over to me and Ill post it for ya!!!:D ;) tntkuna@msn.com lets see that new hottie of yours!!:macho

Deal..........i will send ya some here in a bit;) :D

CBW

08-07-2003, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by XANDADA
You know I have to ask this, So how does it compare to the R's? Congrats on the new ride Chris :macho

I REALLY like the power--specially bottom end, throttle response and 2-stroke like hit of the YFZ,,,,,,,,,,,i will compare it to my 310 later today when i ride both and get a good idea,,,,,,,,,but as to a stock R,,,,,,id take the YFZ.

Shocks are similar in capability as my AXIS (of course they arent set up like my axis,,,,,,but its just a comparison),,,,,,,jumps that would have bottomed the stock shocks on my EX,,,,,,,didnt even phase the YFZ last night.......

08-07-2003, 04:41 AM

cbw why is it all blue plastic that shiny discolors white, ive seen fullbore and maier do it too

brokeitin3

08-07-2003, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Send that pic on over to me and Ill post it for ya!!!:D ;) tntkuna@msn.com lets see that new hottie of yours!!:macho she just wants to see your butt!!

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by brokeitin3
she just wants to see your butt!! :eek: ...LOL...well, he can send me whatever he wants.I wont argue......:p :devil: ;)

sweet300ex

08-07-2003, 04:58 AM

Congrats Chris, I hope you have a great tiime with the new ride

sickmojave

08-07-2003, 05:05 AM

HI I'm CBW and" I'm an ex-EXrider "

sounds like an AA meeting or something;) j/k

CBW

08-07-2003, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by freeride132
cbw why is it all blue plastic that shiny discolors white, ive seen fullbore and maier do it too

All plastic does it if not maintained,,,,,,,,you can just see it easier on the darker colors.....

.....all my stuff is stored indoors ,,,,,,and is wiped down with a really excellent plastic conditioner after every washing;)

CBW

08-07-2003, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
:eek: ...LOL...well, he can send me whatever he wants.I wont argue......:p :devil: ;)

ok:D ,,,,,but for now i sent pics of the YFZ;) :p

cool 300ex

08-07-2003, 05:42 AM

Cool glad you got a yzf.Hope you can get some pics up of it.NOw you can go to www.yzfcentral.com :macho

sly400ex

08-07-2003, 06:00 AM

Where's the pic of the Yami QJ????

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by sly400ex
Where's the pic of the Yami QJ???? They are coming right now ..LOL.. Sorry, but I was packing for a riding trip this wk end,so I didnt get to post them eariler.......Here Ya go Chris....;)

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:35 AM

:blah: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pe43be18883b00f740478e836b04c995e/fb7436c5.jpg

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:36 AM

:D http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p484e7a4581222f1dfcdb70842ba9805a/fb7436bb.jpg

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:37 AM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pe1bbdbe24608a7531042e1605a99cfb2/fb7436b2.jpg [IMG]

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:38 AM

Chris.Did I get them all??? Let me know if you need more posted....;) http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p5b9f9a7ba14a9eba1830964056de5f0c/fb7436a6.jpg

CBW

08-07-2003, 06:38 AM

Thanks QJ!!:cool:

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by CBW
Thanks QJ!!:cool: anytime.

CBW

08-07-2003, 07:47 AM

Ill send ya some more later,,im pc'in the headpipe and guard right now:D :cool:

UglyMotha™

08-07-2003, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by CBW
Ill send ya some more later,,im pc'in the headpipe and guard right now:D :cool:

dank nuggets man did ya even fire it up yet:eek2:

CBW

08-07-2003, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by UglyMotha™
dank nuggets man did ya even fire it up yet:eek2:

sure i did,,,,,,,,,,,for abut 20 minutes:confused2

but i had to pc some stuff on the 86R today for a car show on sat........so there was no better time:D :cool:

08-07-2003, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by CBW
All plastic does it if not maintained,,,,,,,,you can just see it easier on the darker colors.....

.....all my stuff is stored indoors ,,,,,,and is wiped down with a really excellent plastic conditioner after every washing;)

no i mean the stress from the weigh of the fenders its self will turn it white in some spots, then you gotta hit it with a torch

sickmojave

08-07-2003, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by freeride132
then you gotta hit it with a torch

could you explain alittle more on this:confused:

UglyMotha™

08-07-2003, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by sickmojave
could you explain alittle more on this:confused:

just grab your torch and start bangin the crap outta your fenders and they'll look good as new in no time:confused2

sickmojave

08-07-2003, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by UglyMotha™
just grab your torch and start bangin the crap outta your fenders and they'll look good as new in no time:confused2

:huh you first:D

08-07-2003, 08:24 AM

light up the torch and run it along the white spot a few times til it turn back to blue, ask any yamaha rider they know

sickmojave

08-07-2003, 08:28 AM

thanks for the info. I will try it ;)

UglyMotha™

08-07-2003, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by sickmojave
thanks for the info. I will try it ;)

don't turn on the oxygen though if i remember correctly your only supposed to use the acctylene, i could be wrong though

sickmojave

08-07-2003, 09:06 AM

I wonder if a heat gun like they use to strip paint would work. it would be less of a risk to the plastic I would think :confused:

trueblue450

08-07-2003, 09:13 AM

wow those two look real good together..

give us a good ride report when you get some seat time on that bad boy chris.!

CBW

08-07-2003, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by freeride132
no i mean the stress from the weigh of the fenders its self will turn it white in some spots, then you gotta hit it with a torch

Oooooooohhhhhh:o

yeah just use a heat gun,,,,,,,and it turns hwite due the the stress of being thrashed:blah:

according to fullbore a hair drier will even work on their plastic to get rid of those marks

Flyin#3-1/2

08-07-2003, 09:44 AM

yea man, full ride report!! right now i'm in a life or death situation!! (not really) but i have to choose between the YFZ450 or a used 2002 stock 400ex that i can mod the he!! out of. the 400ex will cost me about 3,000 too if not a little bit more.

CBW

08-07-2003, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Flyin#3-1/2
yea man, full ride report!! right now i'm in a life or death situation!! (not really) but i have to choose between the YFZ450 or a used 2002 stock 400ex that i can mod the he!! out of. the 400ex will cost me about 3,000 too if not a little bit more.

well full ride report will have to wait until after the weekend,,,,,,,,we are going camping at a OHV park,,,,then i will have a REAL good idea...........

seat of the pants ride report as of right now,,,,,,,i love the thing:D :cool:

bansheeguy77

08-07-2003, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Flyin#3-1/2
yea man, full ride report!! right now i'm in a life or death situation!! (not really) but i have to choose between the YFZ450 or a used 2002 stock 400ex that i can mod the he!! out of. the 400ex will cost me about 3,000 too if not a little bit more.

ya gotta be smokin some mad crack to think about choosing a 400ex over a yfz....

Pappy

08-07-2003, 01:58 PM

1 question.....

WHY DID YA LOAD THE YAMMY IN THE TRAILER BEFORE THE R:mad: :blah:

Rip_Tear

08-07-2003, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Chris.Did I get them all??? Let me know if you need more posted....;) http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p5b9f9a7ba14a9eba1830964056de5f0c/fb7436a6.jpg

Is it just me or is that kid tiny! (JP) lmao! Glad you like it CBW

Fred55

08-07-2003, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Pappy
1 question.....

WHY DID YA LOAD THE YAMMY IN THE TRAILER BEFORE THE R:mad: :blah:

So he could ride the R first!!!!!:p

Pappy

08-07-2003, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Fred55
So he could ride the R first!!!!!:p

thats what i was hoping to hear:devil:

CBW

08-07-2003, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Rip_Tear
Is it just me or is that kid tiny! (JP) lmao! Glad you like it CBW

Yeah,,,,,hes my little buddy,,he will be 2 in Nov.

and i loaded the yammi in first cause i just picked it up from the dealer,,,,,,,,,and then came home ,,,,loaded the r so i could go show a friend the fullbore,,,,,,and the yammi........so you see there is a reasonable explination to everything...;),,,,,,

,,,,ACTUALLY i loaded the yammi first so i could put it away last:devil:

Fred55

08-07-2003, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by CBW

,,,,ACTUALLY i loaded the yammi first so i could put it away last:devil:

:eek2: :eek: :( LOL

Then anybody trying to break into your garage will steal the first thing they see and leave the goods!! :P

Dave400ex

08-07-2003, 05:28 PM

So what kind of pipe did ya get? You should check out the setup Derisi has for the shocks too.

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by CBW
Ill send ya some more later,,im pc'in the headpipe and guard right now:D :cool: Ha,Ha. I should have knownyou would get to PC'ing ASAP:p :D

QuadJunkies

08-07-2003, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Rip_Tear
Is it just me or is that kid tiny! (JP) lmao! Glad you like it CBW The lil man looks like he is pouting cause he didnt get one.......:p

08-07-2003, 07:30 PM

And "R" will always outshine any other quad out there... look at them together on the trailer the "R" looks way better...

The "R" looks like its got an attitude....

The Yammi looks like a yammi...

Maybe with cut plastics.. cause it looks like a preppy school nerd... lol

The quote of the day............

The "R" VERY often imitaded but NEVER duplicated.....

CBW

08-08-2003, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by Fred55
:eek2: :eek: :( LOL

Then anybody trying to break into your garage will steal the first thing they see and leave the goods!! :P

You ever see my shop???:huh they wouldnt know what to take first.......LOL

it goes in a line ,,,,,,,and not necessarily in this order.......LTA50, KFX80, TRX90, 88 TRX310R, 04 YFZ450, 86 TRX250R, and then the 88 TRX300 4WD, there is a 63 vette in there, a 5K snap on tool box, my powerstroke work truck, my camper, multiple parts shelves, my PC oven, a plasma cutter, mig welder, oxy/acet set up, 7 work tables, ,,,,,,,,,,,etc.............they would have to bring a uhaul:D ,,and id have to help them load it:eek:LMAO

CBW

08-08-2003, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by 250r_W_huevos
And "R" will always outshine any other quad out there... look at them together on the trailer the "R" looks way better...

The "R" looks like its got an attitude....

The Yammi looks like a yammi...

Maybe with cut plastics.. cause it looks like a preppy school nerd... lol

The quote of the day............

The "R" VERY often imitaded but NEVER duplicated.....

Now, now dont you worry.............i stil have my 88R with a ESR/Hinson 310 Motor in it:devil:

The R you saw was just my wifes:huh

Fred55

08-08-2003, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by CBW
You ever see my shop???:huh they wouldnt know what to take first.......LOL

it goes in a line ,,,,,,,and not necessarily in this order.......LTA50, KFX80, TRX90, 88 TRX310R, 04 YFZ450, 86 TRX250R, and then the 88 TRX300 4WD, there is a 63 vette in there, a 5K snap on tool box, my powerstroke work truck, my camper, multiple parts shelves, my PC oven, a plasma cutter, mig welder, oxy/acet set up, 7 work tables, ,,,,,,,,,,,etc.............they would have to bring a uhaul:D ,,and id have to help them load it:eek:LMAO '

I was just jokin around LOL, your garage sounds like heaven! :blah:

MOUSE

08-08-2003, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by CBW
You ever see my shop???:huh they wouldnt know what to take first.......LOL

it goes in a line ,,,,,,,and not necessarily in this order.......LTA50, KFX80, TRX90, 88 TRX310R, 04 YFZ450, 86 TRX250R, and then the 88 TRX300 4WD, there is a 63 vette in there, a 5K snap on tool box, my powerstroke work truck, my camper, multiple parts shelves, my PC oven, a plasma cutter, mig welder, oxy/acet set up, 7 work tables, ,,,,,,,,,,,etc.............they would have to bring a uhaul:D ,,and id have to help them load it:eek:LMAO

hey man think you could break a branch off your money tree and send to me? :eek2:

CBW

08-09-2003, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by MOUSE
hey man think you could break a branch off your money tree and send to me? :eek2:

how bout a twig:confused2 lol

CBW

08-09-2003, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Fred55
'

I was just jokin around LOL, your garage sounds like heaven! :blah:

;) I know ya was..........

Plante400

08-09-2003, 07:51 AM

sorry but id take a honda Any day over a yamaha, cant be trusted... im sure it will haul, for a while till u got problems, If u get problems. Im not saying u will but yamaha has a rep for it.
Anyways id take a 400ex over that anyday, maybe not as powerfull stock, but more reliable, Dont be mad i am on a Honda site arnt I?

CBW

08-10-2003, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Plante400
sorry but id take a honda Any day over a yamaha, cant be trusted... im sure it will haul, for a while till u got problems, If u get problems. Im not saying u will but yamaha has a rep for it.
Anyways id take a 400ex over that anyday, maybe not as powerfull stock, but more reliable, Dont be mad i am on a Honda site arnt I?

Sure you re at a honda site,,,,,,,,,,,and i still have my 88 310R:blah: :macho

and i have had a 400EX that i had 13k into.....but hey,,,,,,thanks for your input:cool:

QuadJunkies

08-10-2003, 05:02 PM

I rode a 450 on the sand today.....WOW....nice quad!!!:macho

XANDADA

08-18-2003, 08:13 AM

I sincerely respect your opinion Chris, so let's hear the ride report! I'm tired of reading hype from people who are getting paid to promote it. I need the low down! I went riding last Sunday and saw my first yami 450 up close. Unfortunately he wouldn't let me take it for a spin. We lined 'em up a few times and he would pull ahead off the start but by the time I hit 4th he was back behind me a few lengths.

CBW

08-18-2003, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by XANDADA
I sincerely respect your opinion Chris, so let's hear the ride report! I'm tired of reading hype from people who are getting paid to promote it. I need the low down! I went riding last Sunday and saw my first yami 450 up close. Unfortunately he wouldn't let me take it for a spin. We lined 'em up a few times and he would pull ahead off the start but by the time I hit 4th he was back behind me a few lengths.

Well as you know already,,,,the YFZ will not pull a modded R,,,,,or even a stock or modded shee...........but i have my 88 310R for that:devil:

Its hard not to be biased when i already own one,,,,,and truly enjoy riding it....so specific questions you will have to PM me i guess.........LOL

Anyhow as for a trail machine,,,,,,its a bit too tall geared for that......it is not meant to put put around ,,,,it begs to be ridden........ the throttle response is great and can be trail ridden on wide clear trails..........

....i did drag a guy that had a 440 kit in a Z and i beat him by a couple of lengths......for what its worth.......

The shocks are great for an off the show room bike,,,,,,i have yet to even adjust them,,,,,,,,the seat is hard but i rarely sit down when riding hard so i really dont care about that......i dont have my pipe yet but the HMF should be here next week.......

I am going to the sand dunes in Green River Utah over labor day.....and i will have a good idea of how it works in that situation after that date............

So in a nutshell,,,,,,,,i do not MX,,i play around, jump a fair amount,,,etc. The power comes good, first gear is a little tall...,,,,,,but all gears really hit in the mid range and top end------with a good bottom end once rolling...(dont mis understand ,,,it does have good bottom end power)......., handling is as good as my stock 400ex was, the shocks are truly the best for a stock quad, the parking brake is the easiest and most effective i have had on a stock quad..............and most of all ITS FUN TO RIDE.........
I rode a YFZ with 18's on it,,,,,,to see how first gear reacted to being "geared down" and did not like it,,,,,,it was too short legged,,,,even with a full HMF system.....,,,so if i do decide to put 18's on i will up the countershaft by one tooth or so.......to keep some rev between gears.......and see how that goes-----or just leave 20's on it. It will however rev to the moon,,,,,,,,,and pulls strong the whole way......

If i had it to do all over again...........id do it.......no second thought or regrets here.........

ill let you know how it goes in the sand.........

and i know there will be nay-sayers reply to this post...and tell me how bad this or that is,,,,,......i really dont care....we all have opnions...............i love my quad:blah: ,,,,,later guys:macho

Ryan

08-18-2003, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by CBW
we all have opnions...............i love my quad:blah: ,,,,,later guys:macho

Opinions are like azzholes..............Everyones got one :D .

300EXrider02

08-18-2003, 04:31 PM

it doesnt make any sense when you say it like that, it could be
"opinions are like legs, everyone has them"

it is said---

"opinions are like a-holes, everyone has one and they all stink":o :p :D

QuadJunkies

08-18-2003, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by CBW
Well as you know already,,,,the YFZ will not pull a modded R,,,,,or even a stock or modded shee...........but i have my 88 310R for that:devil:

Its hard not to be biased when i already own one,,,,,and truly enjoy riding it....so specific questions you will have to PM me i guess.........LOL

Anyhow as for a trail machine,,,,,,its a bit too tall geared for that......it is not meant to put put around ,,,,it begs to be ridden........ the throttle response is great and can be trail ridden on wide clear trails..........

....i did drag a guy that had a 440 kit in a Z and i beat him by a couple of lengths......for what its worth.......

The shocks are great for an off the show room bike,,,,,,i have yet to even adjust them,,,,,,,,the seat is hard but i rarely sit down when riding hard so i really dont care about that......i dont have my pipe yet but the HMF should be here next week.......

I am going to the sand dunes in Green River Utah over labor day.....and i will have a good idea of how it works in that situation after that date............

So in a nutshell,,,,,,,,i do not MX,,i play around, jump a fair amount,,,etc. The power comes good, first gear is a little tall...,,,,,,but all gears really hit in the mid range and top end------with a good bottom end once rolling...(dont mis understand ,,,it does have good bottom end power)......., handling is as good as my stock 400ex was, the shocks are truly the best for a stock quad, the parking brake is the easiest and most effective i have had on a stock quad..............and most of all ITS FUN TO RIDE.........
I rode a YFZ with 18's on it,,,,,,to see how first gear reacted to being "geared down" and did not like it,,,,,,it was too short legged,,,,even with a full HMF system.....,,,so if i do decide to put 18's on i will up the countershaft by one tooth or so.......to keep some rev between gears.......and see how that goes-----or just leave 20's on it. It will however rev to the moon,,,,,,,,,and pulls strong the whole way......

If i had it to do all over again...........id do it.......no second thought or regrets here.........

ill let you know how it goes in the sand.........

and i know there will be nay-sayers reply to this post...and tell me how bad this or that is,,,,,......i really dont care....we all have opnions...............i love my quad:blah: ,,,,,later guys:macho Chris, I drag raced one in the sand.OMG they are soooooo fast!!!!!!:eek2: They handle VERY nice in sand and can climb the biggest hills with little ease........:macho

86350x

08-18-2003, 08:50 PM

Thanks cbw, sounds like the bike for me (in the future)

I have the wr 426, and after you do minor intake and exhaust mods, the difference in power (up top especially) is huge.

Have fun on the new ride, and that's a cool 250r also.:cool:

XANDADA

08-19-2003, 01:24 AM

Thanks Chris, I ask not to be confrontational or disrespectful but I figure we are in the same boat in that I have an R and want to get a 4 stroke soon and it looks like its going to be either the new yami or honda. I haven't ridden too many other quads so have little to compare it to other than an R or a banshee. I won't be getting rid of the R just getting a second quad. Thanks for the info, keep it comming!

dhines

08-19-2003, 01:38 AM

CBW,

If you haven't already definitely pipe that bad boy. When we put the Sparks on my old man's YFZ and rejetted it became a completely different machine. I think I can say without hesitation that the YFZ is the finest sport/race ATV produced to-date. I'm saving my pennies right now and waiting to see what Honda has up their sleeves, but it is going to take a lot to keep me from picking up my own YFZ - it is simply that nice of a machine.

But don't take my word for it - check out what John Arens and John Pellan have to say about it:

http://********.com/on-the-fast-trak/7-8-03.htm

Go down to "e-mail of the week"

Out

CBW

08-19-2003, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by XANDADA
Thanks Chris, I ask not to be confrontational or disrespectful but I figure we are in the same boat in that I have an R and want to get a 4 stroke soon and it looks like its going to be either the new yami or honda. I haven't ridden too many other quads so have little to compare it to other than an R or a banshee. I won't be getting rid of the R just getting a second quad. Thanks for the info, keep it comming!

no worries i didnt take it like that at all..........i just know how sutff can get out of hand on here sometimes.......by the younger crowd

anyhow i too will keep my r,,,,,,,,and i wanted another 4 stroke,,,,,,,i have ridden the suzuki, and i of course owned an ex........and i didnt like them near as much as my YFZ......

and dhines.......my pipe is on the way,,,,,,,,i was going to get a yamaha one but it is backordered for a couple more weeks,,,LRD is still in testing, FMF is still in production........,,,,and i couldnt get ahold of sparks,,,,,,,,,,,so i got a HMF slip on.....no need for a full system.....

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 12:32 PM

Chris,
I know you already know I too bought a YFZ, but I figure I would chime in agreement with your review. I have to say that it has at least as much power as the Dale had; fun factor is definitely there.
I don't feel like jumping through all the hoops to post a pic for now, but I got the white one as well. So far I have PEP zps, not decided on the a-arms yet, LSR axle, Denton rebuildable steering dampner, Hiper wheels front and rear, Holeshot MX's, PRM chassis and swingarm skids, Arens Bros nerfs and MSR bars on order. I am going to run 20" fronts and 18" rear tires and will probably have to play with the gearing as well. JIM

AtvMxRider

08-19-2003, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by AlaskaSpeed
Chris,
I know you already know I too bought a YFZ, but I figure I would chime in agreement with your review. I have to say that it has at least as much power as the Dale had; fun factor is definitely there.
I don't feel like jumping through all the hoops to post a pic for now, but I got the white one as well. So far I have PEP zps, not decided on the a-arms yet, LSR axle, Denton rebuildable steering dampner, Hiper wheels front and rear, Holeshot MX's, PRM chassis and swingarm skids, and MSR bars on order. I am going to run 20" fronts and 18" rear tires and will probably have to play with the gearing as well. JIM

Welcome Back Jimbo!:devil:

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:30 PM

hope this works...:o http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0615.JPG

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:32 PM

I think I've got it....all stock for now........http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0616.JPG

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:34 PM

http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0617.JPG

:macho

zzbudzz

08-19-2003, 02:35 PM

ok, jim whos quads are those ! YOU come back on here and posting pics of someones else's 4 wheeler!

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:36 PM

http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0618.JPG

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:38 PM

http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0690.JPG

3rd place...hoping for great things for next season.........JIM

zzbudzz

08-19-2003, 02:40 PM

i think some one would have to beat me OFF that cannondale! i like that !

AlaskaSpeed

08-19-2003, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by zzbudzz
i think some one would have to beat me OFF that cannondale! i like that !

Thanks, Buddy...........;) JIM

AtvMxRider

08-19-2003, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by AlaskaSpeed
I can't believe this fool hasn't been banned already.........:o :ermm:

:uhoh:

zzbudzz

08-19-2003, 03:04 PM

he keeps slipping out the banning nets!:rolleyes:

AtvMxRider

08-19-2003, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by zzbudzz
he keeps slipping out the banning nets!:rolleyes:

:devil: :macho

R-Crazy

08-19-2003, 05:14 PM

how does the YFZ compare to the dale? i know ur dale has a decent amount of mods on it and all, but since a cannibal and a YFZ are about the same price, how do they compare? I wanna ride one, and see how it stacks up to my R. anyone in the northern NJ area have one for me 2 "test"? HAHA

dave

Chef

08-19-2003, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by AlaskaSpeed
http://home.gci.net/~jbfrench/PICT0690.JPG

3rd place...hoping for great things for next season.........JIM

JIMMAY!! YOU UGLY SOB!!!!:D

QuadJunkies

08-19-2003, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by AlaskaSpeed
well....I have been known to be able to get the unbannable banned...........:macho Hi Darlin!good to see your back!!!! I heard you got a new toy.....:cool: enjoy..........;)

SGA

08-19-2003, 07:01 PM

Jim! Good to see ya back!

XANDADA

08-20-2003, 01:28 AM

some of you guys change rides more than Hef changes sheets...

akspeed - did ya get rid of the dale cause of Trinity

QuadJunkies

08-20-2003, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by XANDADA
some of you guys change rides more than Hef changes sheets...

akspeed - did ya get rid of the dale cause of Trinity I do believe he fixed that problem awhile back so he could have it ready for racing season....;)

Glow Plug

08-20-2003, 08:00 AM

welcome back jim, nice yzf :)

Dave400ex

08-20-2003, 10:35 AM

So Jim what mods are planned for the YFZ?

AlaskaSpeed

08-20-2003, 01:34 PM

The Cannondale was fixed good as new before the 2003 race season, Tina is correct. So, no; I didn't get rid of the Dale because of Trinity. I had the Dale 2 seasons, which is long enough in my book.

As far as power, the YFZ feels about equal to my Cannondale since I took out the spark arrestor...that is all I have done to it so far....lol. I have many, many mods coming....keep a lookout.

To anyone that is considering a new quad and on the fence, my first impressions of the YFZ are favorable. I haven't finished break in yet, so can't comment on power too much, except that it is definitely there. Stock suspension will be all that is needed for the average sized rider as well...and very good for stock. The thing that impressed me most so far is how it handles, very close to a 400ex...no bs....and it feels very light and easy to correct in the air as well.......JIM