I see multiple Yamaha’s available at pretty much every dealer site I look at and they are being discounted 2k below MSRP or more. WTF is Honda’s problem? They still seem to just have a trickle of machines. They are available but it seems to require more effort to find one in a dealer showroom.
The XT-R and limited are being discounted $5 to $6k at several dealers. But the XT-R like mine jumped from $26k to 29.2K for 2023, so you're shooting for $24k and tax no fees for a good price.
Yamaha’s are built in Georgia. They have a robust supply chain. Local dealer in Knoxville has 20+ RMAX4 1000 on hand and six Talon 1000RS Live Valves.
They comfy I promise I've already rode back there a few miles
JB I live 50 minutes from the factory. They also have a proving grounds on site. It’s a big place. Made in Georgia
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So are you sayin, the Ole Coot can drive a little recklessly? Did you do the 1,500 mile service on the belt?So after 4000 miles I finally bent my first tie-rod on the RMAX while guiding a group down that gravel road in Tackett Creek known as No Business Hollow.
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We use 2 machines and winches to pull it back enough to finish the last 45 miles of the day.
Took it apart this am and pressed it straight enough until the new ones arrive.
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Turns out @lee advice for field replacement of the tie-rod boot clamp on the rack end off an old ATC 110 fitted the RMAX perfectly. I just increased my reliability by 1000%
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If you haven't had to replace a tie-rod on your Pioneer yet this is a very helpful thread.....
Multi - Field Stripping a Tie Rod
Does your tie rod look like this? Thought you would customize your Pioneers looks on an old stump? In case you where wondering, it is supposed to look like this: This guide is intended to help you get on your way, it is not a copy of the official factory service manual. Be carful working...
No I'm saying some of the "gravel" in my gravel road riding is 24" in diameter and don't move fer chit when you aren't paying attention.
Wait a minuet, you used one of our secret Honda hot tips on a Yamaflaw?
Wait, you guys have a secret handshake?
That sucks.Well after 2 years and 4 months with 4600 miles on the RMAX, the engine started making BAAAAD noises. Did a compression check and left cyl was at 80 psi and right cyl at 40 psi. they are supposed to be at 115 psi. Decided to let dealer look into it since I haven't rebuilt a Honda engine since 1989 when I stopped racing ATV's (much simpler times). Anyhoo got call from the shop to come see the issues. Right rod bearing was coming apart debris in oils screen, etc. cylinder scored slightly, cam showed odd wear, if I went with their recommendations repair bill would be about $9,300 🥲
I talked with mechanic who said he has rebuilt about 9 of these exact engines all from being (ab)used as rentals at Windrock Park, all were rebuilt with approx. 3K miles on them. He said other than the internal damage he noted how clean my entire CVT system was stating no sign of wear which he was surprised for the miles I had on the machine. I asked about nFlow remanufactured engines out of Evansville, IN and they have used them before with good results.
nFlow will remanufacture the RMAX engine for $3995 shipping both ways, 3 week turn around time, and included and a 6 month engine warranty. Decided to go that route and save $4K.
Once I get this Yamaha machine back up and running going to swap it for a 2024 / 25 Talon 1000X-4 with the Showa shocks
Hate spending this money but in the end will get away from the darn CVT which didn't cause me any issues beyond the damn engine RPM noise
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Did they have any idea on what caused it to go? Also great choice on the replacement.Well after 2 years and 4 months with 4600 miles on the RMAX, the engine started making BAAAAD noises. Did a compression check and left cyl was at 80 psi and right cyl at 40 psi. they are supposed to be at 115 psi. Decided to let dealer look into it since I haven't rebuilt a Honda engine since 1989 when I stopped racing ATV's (much simpler times). Anyhoo got call from the shop to come see the issues. Right rod bearing was coming apart debris in oils screen, etc. cylinder scored slightly, cam showed odd wear, if I went with their recommendations repair bill would be about $9,300 🥲
I talked with mechanic who said he has rebuilt about 9 of these exact engines all from being (ab)used as rentals at Windrock Park, all were rebuilt with approx. 3K miles on them. He said other than the internal damage he noted how clean my entire CVT system was stating no sign of wear which he was surprised for the miles I had on the machine. I asked about nFlow remanufactured engines out of Evansville, IN and they have used them before with good results.
nFlow will remanufacture the RMAX engine for $3995 shipping both ways, 3 week turn around time, and included and a 6 month engine warranty. Decided to go that route and save $4K.
Once I get this Yamaha machine back up and running going to swap it for a 2024 / 25 Talon 1000X-4 with the Showa shocks
Hate spending this money but in the end will get away from the darn CVT which didn't cause me any issues beyond the damn engine RPM noise
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Oddly, there was no sign of dirt or water ingestion, I serviced it every 1500 miles using the Yamaha oil change kit directly from Yamaha. Mechanic said it looked like it got hot at one time, which it did only once a year ago that I have no explanation of. He noted quite a bit of sintered metal and a light coating of gray sludge in case bottom that he showed me, he said that was unusual. Nothing to pinpoint what exactly caused it.
