Heading out fetch it now (long ride). Will post an update soon.
Curious why you think Yamaha needs a twin.We have in the family two Yamaha Vikings,one JD(3 cylinder) and a Kawaski Teryx(twin),I don't see any difference in capabilities due to engines.
You are correct on the "tall" part...only a few inches of clearance on my garage door but most of that the "cage" that looks like it could be fiddled with for transport if needed. I hauled it on my open utility trailer. The folding ramp/rear gate was barely wide enough to accommodate it and those spring loaded locking bolts made the loading/unloading a little tricky. Hate to say that I might need to go to a 6' or wider bed and sell the almost new 5.5' wide bed so a "spotter" isn't needed to load/unload. Other than that I need to figure something out to easily secure the machine to the trailer front to back so it doesn't slam into the rear ramp gate. Ratchet strap worked but they are a PITA. Now onto the machine itself...didn't get much time to drive it around but although we're not supposed to drive on non-authorized roads (like my dead end road with only one other house on it) we did (actually met a "neighbor" that doesn't live on the road but has a back door driveway onto it and was sternly reminded that atvs are not allowed...that is the "Deliverance" type kid that is either with his mother at all times or races past my driveway at 50 mph...I thanked them for reminding me). Very happy so far. The shift mechanism is a little "stiff" right now but I'm sure that will loosen up with time. Very comfortable ride and plenty of zip. Need to study the owners manual now to see what I bought. Btw, I did buy filters and oil for 2 oil changes...not cheap but it's here and I won't have to take the drive when I need it. The oil is some magic blend required because of the oil bath clutch system. I'm guessing all the similar brands are the same.
