Back on topic: Did you all know Kyle finished KOH on STOCK RMAX AXLES? You read that right.
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That’s surprising. It also makes quite a statement. Maybe I’ve just been lucky, or others have been unlucky, but I’ve done some things that I expected would break an axle and haven’t had any problems so far. With the experience I’ve had, and especially hearing this, I’m glad I chose to keep OEM axles on hand as replacements…
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Thanks for that info. Would also like to know what spring/shock setup he used.
Can someone help elaborate more on Kyles finish ?
It was mentioned he finished 34th overall. Was that 34th in the UTV class I am assuming/guessing ? Or of Every class?
I was able to count roughly 194 entries in the UTV class based on one article I read (there is probably a list , I didn't have time to look for it)
If so , that puts him in like the TOP 15 % (edit , think my first math was off) of the UTV's , with only like 5 being stock N/A.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of this , just kinda shooting from the hip while living vicariously through Kyle and his Crazy Awesome finish. We should all be cracking beers to toast him for this Win. 🍻
Again , correct me if I am wrong. If I'm correct though , this was one HELL of a testament to YAMAHA durability and capabilities. WOW !
It was mentioned he finished 34th overall. Was that 34th in the UTV class I am assuming/guessing ? Or of Every class?
I was able to count roughly 194 entries in the UTV class based on one article I read (there is probably a list , I didn't have time to look for it)
If so , that puts him in like the TOP 15 % (edit , think my first math was off) of the UTV's , with only like 5 being stock N/A.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of this , just kinda shooting from the hip while living vicariously through Kyle and his Crazy Awesome finish. We should all be cracking beers to toast him for this Win. 🍻
Again , correct me if I am wrong. If I'm correct though , this was one HELL of a testament to YAMAHA durability and capabilities. WOW !
The 4900 series was the UTV class that can be seen here with 107 entrants and Kyle finished 34th amongst those 107:
Kyle's Stock NA UTV sub class included 4 vehicles where he placed first
If you scroll down you can see the lap times and I've screenshotted those close to Kyle's standing
Thanks for information MassiveOverkill 👍
So not quite as high up as 15% , but top 30% is still VERY impressive imo. 👏
So not quite as high up as 15% , but top 30% is still VERY impressive imo. 👏
As far as I know, he's the only non-sport entry. Much more capable vehicles had to winch. Kyle will be doing a write-up of all the modifications and a walkaround of the 2 RMAXes built for this event.
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Great story from Kyle. He got it done where the YXZs have not.
So, it really makes me wonder at all the people breaking axles and stuff... after what Kyle and team put their rig through... I would say a large factor is most likely... the driver... knowing when to tiptoe and when you can hammer it.
Hopefully Yamaha steps up with some GYTR engineering for the RMAX!
Yes!!! I've said that they should do a GYTR edition many times. 2 & 4 seat models!👍💯
I'm thinking a RMAX4 rear suspension kit which widens the wheel base by a couple of inches. You know, for 32's.
And for the RMAX2, a dual exhaust system straight out the back like Kyle Anderson's KOH RMAX has.
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