J
Saw a set of SSI magnet weights for a Polaris be installed on an Axys today. The weights are advertised as 52-68 grams, depending on how many magnets are installed. There are three holes in each weight and each hole will allow up to four magnets. Several people were secretly using this type of weight a few years back on turbo Yamahas with great results. So much easier to tune than bolt or rivet style weights. I've seen Yamaha guys spin these for season after season with nothing but raving reviews, and no release of magnets.
Sad to say the experience witnessed today wasn't good with the SSI weights in an Axys. They tuned in easily but after about 20 miles of mixed trail and back country riding the SSI weights threw half a dozen magnets and nicked up brand new perfect clutches. Owner caught the problem while cleaning sled and finding magnet shrapnel all over left footwell area. Opened side panel to find nicks in brand new clutches and magnet shrapnel all over anything with steel. Owner was not happy. I witnessed install and all weights started with properly seated magnets in all holes. All four magnets from the tail position of each of the weights had let loose. Other holes had random amounts of magnets remaining. What a bad joke on the consumer. As properly installed, these hurt brand new expensive equipment. Buyers beware.
Sad to say the experience witnessed today wasn't good with the SSI weights in an Axys. They tuned in easily but after about 20 miles of mixed trail and back country riding the SSI weights threw half a dozen magnets and nicked up brand new perfect clutches. Owner caught the problem while cleaning sled and finding magnet shrapnel all over left footwell area. Opened side panel to find nicks in brand new clutches and magnet shrapnel all over anything with steel. Owner was not happy. I witnessed install and all weights started with properly seated magnets in all holes. All four magnets from the tail position of each of the weights had let loose. Other holes had random amounts of magnets remaining. What a bad joke on the consumer. As properly installed, these hurt brand new expensive equipment. Buyers beware.
