Yeti Snowmx 2017 User Manual

2017 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INDEX

2 2017 YETI SNOWMX
3 WARNINGS
5 WARRANTY
6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
7 BIKE FRONT DISASSEMBLY
9 FRONT ASSEMBLY
10 MAXKEEL SKI
11 FREEWHEEL KIT
12 REAR BIKE DISASSEMBLY
14 YETI REAR ASSEMBLY
BIKE ADAPTER CHART
15 BIKE ADAPTORS
16 YETI REAR ASSEMBLY
17 CHAIN INSTALLATION
18 STRUT ROD INFO
19 STRUT ROD SETUP
20 RRS SHOCK INFO
21 RRS SHOCK SETUP
22 CHAIN TENSIONING
24 YETI BRAKE
26 TENSIONING THE BELT
27 YETI SNOWMX FIRST RIDE
SYNCRODRIVE
TRACK TENSION
MAXKEEL SKI MAINTENACE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
29 2017 TORQUE SPECIFICATION
30 SUSPENSION SETUP

& CAUTIONS

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FRONT ASSEMBLY

MAXKEEL

Exoskeleton design with
extra deep center keel,
equipped with hardox
cutting blades and center
skagg, offering you the
ultimate control of your YETI
on all snow conditions.

SPINDLE

Equipped with (3) carbon
fiber blades, this spindle
has all it’s billet aluminum
parts fastened with titanium
bolts, producing a depend­able strong mount to the
MAXKEEL ski.

2017 YETI SNOWMX

SYNCRODRIVE

Designed by C3 Powersports, this
belt drive system maximizes the
efficiency of your motorcycles power
delivery, while allowing simple
gearing changes, in a virtually
maintenance free package.

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BIKE MOUNT

Billet aluminum tunnel
plates, bike mount plates,
eccentric cam for chain
tensioning; it’s the heart of
the YETI’s mount system.

SUSPENSION

“Piggy back”

reservoir shock system, with
20 clicks compression
dampening adjuster for
ultimate control trail with
ease. Add The RRS shock
system to increases the
suspension travel up to
for higher performance

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CHASSIS

With 16 layers of carbon
fiber for the ultimate in
strength to weight ratio,
clear coat finish, underlaid
custom graphics, this
chassis is built to aero­space standards in an
autoclave chamber. The
resilience and lightweight
of this design will push your
ride to a new level. Backed
by our Carbon Chassis

REAR ASSEMBLY

MAXTRAK II

New for 2017, enhanced
design to break through the
crust and heavy wet snow.
This lightweight and single
ply track with 2.5” tall lugs
will accelerate you faster
then you ever dreamed and
higher than ever before.

Exchange program.

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WARNINGS CAUTIONS

WARNING! BE SURE YOU HAVE REVIEWED AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, INS­TRUCTIONS, AND CONTENT OF THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE AND
THE YETI SNOWMX BEFORE RIDING.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN MANY ! WARNINGS ! AND ! CAUTIONS ! CONCERNING
THE CONSEQUENCES OF OFF-ROAD SNOWMX RIDING. THE COMBINATION OF THE
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND THE WORD ! WARNING ! INDICATES A POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR EVEN DEATH. THE COMBINATION OF THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND THE WORD !
CAUTION ! INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN A MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR
YETI SNOWMX, OR A COMPONENT.

Because the consequences of not following a “Warning,” usually include “you may lose control and fall”
which could result in serious personal injury or even death, we may not repeat this in conjunction with each
warning. Due to the unlimited potential hazards of SNOWMX riding. It is impossible to anticipate every
situation or condition, which may occur. A practice or situation may be unsafe but not anticipated by this
manual. Ride safe, ride smart, and use common sense to avoid potential hazards.

WARNING! MOUNTAINS HAVE MANY HAZARDS AND TERRAIN TRAPS THAT MAY BE
UN-NAVIGABLE AND OR DANGEROUS, INCLUDING AVALANCHE CONDITIONS, BE
AWARE.

YETI SNOWMX is intended for snow and mountain use. All snow and mountain MX riding is potentially
hazardous and dangerous; knowledge and experience are critical to reduce the risk of serious injury or even
death. Be aware of the environment that you are riding in, as well as snow, avalanche, and weather
conditions. Be sure to carry proper gear and supplies for a safe ride in and out.

WARNING! EXTREME WEATHER MAY CAUSE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, OR LOSS OF
DIRECTION. KNOW A WAY OUT AT ALL TIMES.

An off road MX bike equipped with the YETI SNOWMX can take you to places that you might not know
how to come down from, or far off the normal mountain/trail riding trail system, or you may end up in a
terrain trap. Riding beyond your abilities, may cause injury or even death. Respect all riding area’s, know
the boundaries and the hazards, and always have a back up plan in case of foul weather.

Proper riding equipment, such as an approved helmet, adequate clothing for all weather conditions, emer­gency radio’s and enough food to stay overnight in case of emergency is recommended. It is important to
have a proper avalanche beacon, probe, shovel and avalanche training; there are no excuses! Avalanches
can happen to anyone, and they happen fast. PREPERATION AND TRAINING ARE KEY. Snowmobile
search and rescue teams may not be able to reach you on a YETI SNOWMX equipped MX bike. Never ride

alone. Being prepared makes for a safe and enjoyable ride

CAUTION! YOUR MX BIKE WAS NOT DESIGNED TO OPERATE AS A SNOW MX BIKE.
ATTACHING A YETI SNOWMX TRACK SYSTEM MAY VOID OR AFFECT YOUR MANUFAC­TURES WARRANTY. CHECK WITH YOUR MX BIKE DEALER FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS.
YETI SNOWMX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FAILURES OF YOUR MX BIKE’S PARTS.
THE RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WILL NEED TO BE
ALTERED FOR SNOW MX RIDING, PLEASE ADJUST THE TIMING OF MAINTENANCE
ACCORDINGLY.

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

A YETI SNOWMX equipped MX bike is capable of many extreme maneuvers. The action(s) depicted in
advertisements, and promos ect, are being performed by professional riders with many years of riding
experience. Even though these riders have years of training and experience they often get seriously injured.
It is also foreseeable that during some extreme jumps, stunts or freeriding, the rider may exceed the design
capacity of the YETI SNOWMX system, which may result in serious injury or even death.

WARNING! OFF ROAD RIDING IS DANGEROUS, AND THE RIDER ASSUMES THE RISK OF
INJURY OR DEATH

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All off road freeriding, jumping, boondocking and hill climbing is extremely dangerous, the rider voluntarily
assumes the risk that components may bend or break, and voluntarily assumes the risk of injury or death.
Respect the riding area, other riders, and pack out what you pack in! Enjoy your YETI SNOWMX kit. This is
the most fun we have ever had burning gas, and we have spent a lifetime, burning lots of it!

Each YETI SNOWMX is shipped with a Warning – Caution sheet,
this sheet is placed on top of the YETI rear assembly as our final notice
that there are many dangers or potentially hazardous situations that
may cause serious bodily injury or death to YETI SNOWMX riders.

We place this sheet on each YETI and sign off that we have warned
each customer of these potentially hazardous situations.

Each customer assumes all risk and liability of off-road riding their
motorcycle equipped with a YETI SNOWMX.

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WARRANTY

THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd., warranties all products to be free of manufacturer defects for the period of (2)
years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. This warranty is for parts coverage only, not inclu­ding labor. This warranty is transferrable to to any subsequent owners IF the new owner(s) register with C3
Powersports on the YETI SNOWMX website or mail in their warranty card.

All warranty terms, both stated and implied are subject to C3 Powersports discretion and final approval.
Maintenance items are not covered under warranty and include items such as hyfax, skaggs, bearings,
bushings etc. C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd., reserves the right to refuse warranty coverage or service at any time.

Warranty process as follows,

1) C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd., requires notification PRIOR to replacement of any part under this warranty.

2) Replacement and or repaired parts will be supplied only upon receipt of defective parts.

3) Customer is responsible for shipping of the warrantable parts to and from C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd.,
Location.

4) C3 Powersports 2014 LTD., shall have no obligation under this warranty if:

- The owner fails to notify C3 Powersports of any possible defect in workmanship.

- The YETI SNOWMX is improperly installed

- The YETI SNOWMX is improperly maintained.

- The YETI SNOWMX is used in an application that it was not designed for.

- The customer continues to use the YETI SNOWMX after initial malfunction.

- The YETI SNOWMX is not registered with C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd.

C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd., is limited to replacement and/or repair of defective products for the period of 2
years from original date of purchase. C3 Powersports 2014 Ltd., has no other obligation or liability for injury,
death or damage resulting from any use of it’s products.

WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID FOR TWO YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.

WARRANTY IS TRANSFERRABLE TO THE NEXT OWNER IF SOLD WITHIN THE FIRST 12
MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP WHEN ACCOMPANIED WITH THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT.

YOUR WARRANTY IS NOT VALID UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED WITH YETI SNOWMX.

(Register with us by completing the warranty card, located in back of the manual and mailing it in, or by
completing the online form at www.yetisnowmx.ca.)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These installation instructions are designed to work in conjunction with the owner’s manual of your MX bike
supplied by your manufacturer. We will refer to your MX bike manufacturers instructions regarding fasteners,
torque specs and assembly or dis-assembly procedures.

Please read through the instructions first and familiarize yourself with the installation steps. There may be tips
and tricks that will aid the installation process. There will be different steps for each brand of MX bike. Please
refer to www.yetisnowmx.ca for steps that you do not see here. The most up to date info will be on our
website.

YETI SNOWMX offers special tools designed to service your YETI SNOWMX kit. These tools are for long term
maintenance needs, such as installation and removal of shafts, and drive plates. They are available through
your YETI SNOWMX dealer.

NOTE: There are many FAQ’s that are on the YETI SNOWMX website. We suggest if you have any questions
after reading both this instruction manual and our website, contact us either by clicking “ASK YETI or calling us
at the shop [phone].

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Always start with a clean bike and a clean working area with adequate lighting. Place your bike on your MX
stand, and secure it properly. You will require basic hand tools to complete your YETI SNOWMX installation ­metric wrenches, sockets, pliers, a hammer, and an alignment punch. You will also require 500ml of your
manufactures specified brake fluid to bleed your brakes.

We recommend completing the instructions in the order they are presented here. Our YETI SNOWMX installa­tion video on our YouTube channel will demonstrate why this makes the installation of the YETI easier, and
safer. Watch the installation video during your install process, and follow along step by step.

If you are new to motorcycle mechanics and think you may forget how your bike goes back together, take
pictures of each part as you remove it, and the bolts holding it together, this will help you later upon re-assem­bly as a MX bike.

NOTE: SEE PAGE 29 FOR ALL YETI SNOWMX BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AND LOCKTITE REQUIREMENTS.

NOTE: WE RECOMMEND USING ASSEMBLY GREASE ON THE BACK OF ALL FASTENER HEADS WHERE THEY COME INTO CONTACT
WITH ANODIZED ALUMINUM PARTS.

BIKE FRONT DISASSEMBLY

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1. Remove front axle bolt and nut, leave in axle pinch bolts, as they will be used again.

FOR THIS INSTALLATION DEMONSTRATION WE ARE USING A 2016 YZ450F FOR PHOTO’S.
NOT ALL BIKES WILL HAVE THE SAME FASTNERS OR PARTS, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE, YOUTUBE
CHANNEL, AND READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.

2. Remove front fork guards.

NOTE: SOME BIKES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REUSE THE FACTORY FORK GUARDS, AND/OR REQUIRE A
CUSTOM TRIMMING TO FIT, SO WE RECOMMEND LEAVING THEM OFF UNTIL SUMMER.

NOTE: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF NEOPRENE FORK SOCKS. THEY CAN FREEZE, AND
BUNCH UP AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FORKS ON THE YETI FORK CLAMPS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SEALS
AS YOU BOTTOM OUT YOUR FORKS. THERE IS A GROOVE MACHINED INTO THE FORK CLAMPS WHERE
THE SEAL FITS UPON BOTTOMING OUT.

3. Remove front brake caliper. Unhook the speedo sensor and/ or speedometer/odometer
if applicable or in your way.

NOTE: DO NOT UNHOOK THE BRAKE LINE OR RELEASE THE BRAKE FLUID.

4. Now that your brake caliper is removed, squeeze your front brake leaver until it touches
the handle bar, zip tie the front brake leaver to handle bar.

NOTE: YETI SNOWMX RECOMMENDS USING THE FRONT MASTER CYLINDER TO OPERATE THE YETI’S BRAKING
SYSTEM. A BRAKE LINE IS SUPPLIED TO ATTACH TO YOUR MX BIKES FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE YETI’S
BRAKE CALIPER.

BIKE FRONT DISASSEMBLY

5. Remove the banjo bolt holding your brake line, and (2) crush washers. Install supplied rubber grommit

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located in the YETI parts box on to the banjo bolt and tighten finger tight. This will stop any fluid loss while
you work on other parts of the bike.

CAUTION! MAINTAINING YOUR MX BIKE’S BRAKING SYSTEM IN SUMMER AND
WINTER IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SAFETY. CHECK YOUR MX BIKE’S BRAKING SYSTEMS
BEFORE HEADING OUT ON A RIDE.

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6. Remove the assembled brake line with caliper on the end and hang on your wall out of the way
until re-install next spring. Be sure to do a full flush of brake fluid as this point in time.

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FRONT ASSEMBLY

SPINDLE & MAXKEEL SKI

7. Install the complete front spindle. Spindle will slip in between the two lower fork tubes, twist and slide
down to get in place. You may need to try this a few times. Watch our Youtube video on spindle
installation for further instructions.

8. Re-install your front axle with the YETI axle spacers, they will be identified with LH and RH. If you are
not sure which axle spacer goes on either side, go to our website and use the YETIVERTER on the store
and it will assist you on identifying which side the spacers installation.

NOTE: DEPENDING ON BIKE MODEL AXLE SPACERS MAY BE THE SAME OR DIFFERENT
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.

9. Make sure the YETI axle spacer locater collar is through the center carbon blade, the axle spacers
will be flush against the carbon fiber when installed correctly. The final assembled width will be equal
to the width of your MX front wheel. Finger tighten bolts when reassembling.

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