Rynomx785
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I hear metallic spray paint is better. lol
Yamaha YXZ1000R on Olds Hill, Glamis (DUNE FREQ)
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sand shark
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Whatever size the paddle set up it is to tall, if you want to get some speed climbing the hills. They look like they will float well and be a
I will start that next week. LOL!
sand shark
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We are going to have to meet in Glamis at some point this season so I can try Tim's creation. I will give you an unbiased opinion on how they perform compared to my STU set up. To make it a more apples to apples test they need to be mounted on the same rims I run know ( Douglas Ultimate Beadlocks).
sand shark
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In reality, the molded paddles were work just fine for 90% of the users. They are wide and provide good flotation. Some throw more sand and are not fun to follow. For the 10% that want a little more speed the lighter tire set up is what they may look for.
For me I think the 30" paddle tire is overkill. I would want to stick with a size that is closest to the OEM tire on your ride. The manufacture set up the clutching for that tire size so why mess with it. On the Yamaha it would not be a big deal if you had a way to change the gear ratio for the bigger tires. I am sure that will be coming through the aftermarket.
Knobbies would work good or better than good for 90% of the people maybe cause they don't know anything better nor different because there wife would shit twinkies if he went out and spent another 2k buying tires again. Lmao. Nobody can argue the simple fact that less Rotating mass is not a huge benefit and not just for 10% of the cars. All cars and belts. 100+ HP Car needs all the help it can get its not a 500 or 700 HP Buggy that's turning them.
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The problem is not with the height of the tire its the fact that is Heavy and overweight and over paddled. Everyone likes to over paddle. If a SXS needs a clutch kit after Paddles are installed you have a heavy Tire Problem and possibly a over paddle condition as well. But generally its weight.
I saw one yamaha video and the guy was shooting a steep hill like Brawley slide hill or something and as he was losing power and trying to turn back down and Down Shifting damn near stalled it out sideways as his momentum was killed by the shift also. Tire choice will be a big deal for this car.
sand shark
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Yep - tire choice for your dune set up on the YXZ is going to be more important and maybe even more so because once you push in the clutch to down shift you are going to lose all forward momentum going up a steep hill. A tire that allows it to float and not sink will be key.
Even power shifting will have a small shift delay in the soft sand on that slip face he was on.why would you use the clutch for shifting that terd, ...just powershift old school style....
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Rynomx785
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It's dune season Jim! lol
sand shark
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Nope we are talking about sniffing glue and sewing machine oil. LOL
sand shark
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why would you use the clutch for shifting that terd, ...just powershift old school style....
asked the few owners that have smoked the clutches how shifting without the clutch has worked out. LOl
Rynomx785
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