SVHO shopping and timing chain thoughts.

[mittens]

Read all the threads I can find. Understand 14-15 are the ones with issues.
16 fine from factory with new set up.

most say yamaha will replace with 16 motor but not sure I trust that as I plan to mod it and spin it past 8500 -9000...

so in the year 2020. What’s the general consensus? Don’t buy 14-15 unless warranties? Has anyone ever been turned down for a broken chain? Modded or not?

goal is 2016 FZR running around 90 mark....

[mittens]

Was there ever a vin range to know if one is past when bad chains or anything either.?

i would rather not be waiting for it to be a warranty issue.

[rcrisafulli]

I would avoid the 2015 and older skis. The 16s are old enough to get a good deal. A simple stage 3 setup will go 90 in FX or FZR.

I would replace the fuel pump due to age. You will need a expensive clutch at some point too.

Robert

[butterbean_29512]

Upgraded my 2012 SHO to a 2016 FXCSVHO and love it. You have to get the correct mods for whatever you buy...