Recent content by yamaharider85

Im just not sure how forged pistons add hp. I consider myself pretty knowledgable about stock short block vs built forged short blocks. I have an engine now that has a built bottom end but the only aspect that I can see that adds HP is raising compression with aftermarket pistons. I also do know...

Are the pistons cast?

I wonder what changes they did in 08 for the 15lb increase?

I think the acceleration should be comparable to the 2020 if you do the power to dry weight ratio is 2020- 4.19 Lbs to 1 hp 2021- 3.75 Lbs to 1 hp SXR1500 -3.44 Lbs to 1 hp

I think your right about that. If you really think about it Yamaha lost Australia as a market last year with the 2 stroke ban but then also limited sales based on being for competition use only. Add those to up and yamaha may have been taking loses on the RN in the last couple years. Im excited...

SN - Hammerhead Shark RN - Dolphin SJ4 - Baby Beluga

I cut mine on my RN because it was pretty tedious putting the hood back on without hitting the front cowl. I probably cut about half the length and it goes on alot easier now.

Im really surprised the throttle cable isnt fly by wire also this ski needs turf right away. I heard they are only sending 800 units so this baby beluga is an endangered species right off the bat.

I did buy the bike new and the tire tubes are the only things that failed me. Only part I found that were not Euro parts go figure ‍♂️

Yeah i thought my KTM was 100% Austria but then when I had to change a tube I found out the tube was 100% made in china. Now whos going to get their new baby beluga (sj4) first?

My guess is the HO has a different tune and fuel injectors. Maybe just a tune.