Yamaha Warrior 1700 Left Side Clean Up Dry Break

[@Shogun636]

I just finning the entire left side clean up on my 02 Warrior with the help of your excellent videos.Thanks for what you do. Awesome channel!!!👍🏾👍🏾

[@rswarriorkylenv4282]

next up removing the hideous boat anchor of a motor mount and installing one from me! Man I hated cleaning up the left side to see the stock mount. My first mods back in the day were exhaust, hidden caliper and building a clean motor mount to show off the motor. After all that I had a pile of garbage and lost a huge amount of wieght in the process. Great Work as always and I'm sure this is going to help people for many years and years. KyleNV

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Haha. Nothing like sinking all that work in for a beautiful left side with an ugly ass mount!! Definitely need one of those beautiful pieces on my bike to showcase your work.

[@exexpat11]

I chopped the bend off mine and painted the raw metal. Has lasted for 4 years and looks factory. Sand, roughed up, primer paint, krylon gloss black, heated in an oven for a quick dry.

[@36pqc]

RSWarrior KyleNV where can I find the mount you make?

[@danield831]

Awesome video! Very helpful to clean up that left side! Do you have any pics of the entire left side of the bike to give it some context or a kind of before and after of what it looks like? It would nice to see how the removal effects the overall aesthetics of the bike. Thanks!

[@leealbert8293]

Is Bryan still out there? Hope he’s ok.

Hey Brian, I have a '02 Warrior, I've done the block off plates and installed the Patrick Racing velocity stacks and filters. Just want to give you a heads up on the rear fender stays. They're painted black aluminum. Easy to take off one at a time. You can sand down the rough castings, start with a 300 to 400 to six hundred, then take them to a buffing wheel ( I have a grinder with a buffing wheel on one end) polish them up and they look nice as chrome. A little time and effort not much money and your fender stays pop. Makes a big difference on my Indigo Warrior. I've had this bike since '03 and I still love the way it looks. As far as the fuel connectors cracking, I believe it's the ethanol fuel causing it. I sanded mine down and sealed it with some JB Weld. it's been holding for about five years.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey Chris, thanks for the tips! Also saw that you subscribed and I appreciate that as well. I've seen some Warriors with the chrome fender stays and wondered if they were after market, or if they had been polished. Definitely a great tip for someone to do to give their bike that look that not everyone has. If I decide to go that route, I may use your tip and credit you with it. For now, I think I'm going to get a little more black on the bike and see what that looks like. These bikes definitely just have that something that makes you smile when you see them. I still open the garage door just to look at it before going to bed for the night. They're beautiful bikes and so much fun to ride. As for the dry breaks, it just seems they'd have a recall. They are known issues to the Warrior and between that and the elbow, it's a dangerous combination. I was ready to just get rid of the whole system and get something I knew was going to be safe, plus it makes that left side look good with the new lines and dry break. Thanks again for watching and commenting. I also really appreciate the tips.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Awesome, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I originally started the channel because I didn't see an oil change video and thought people should know the process of doing it. After that, it was just trying to help keep riders keep taking their bikes to mechanics when most of the stuff is easy enough to do yourself. Plus, when you have a video walking you through the process, it gives that confidence to go out and try it yourself.

[@marksmith2726]

Good tip is to use nylon soft jaws in a vice and alloy spanners, that way there is no way you can mark your nice fittings.

[@domtriolo9388]

Can you do a video on installing brake light and removing oem turn signals and license plate?

[@SteelyRush]

Hey Bryan, i've had an 02 for a couple of years now. Always wanted to do a vbak, this may be a stupid question but do you need a fuel tuner as well? Or is the intake difference small enough to where a stock tune is fine? Thanks.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Definitely want to get a tuner as well. You can get by without one, but the bike won't run to it's potential and likely run lean which would cause it to run hotter. I'd suggest the power pro black, but only because it's completely auto tune. Set it up and never have to really mess with it again. It is pricey though, so if that's not an option, I'd check into a used power commander three or something that will still allow you to change the air fuel ratio.

[@mikeregier6376]

Use a section of heat shrink on the ends that you are going to clamp down.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Awesome tip! Didn't even think about it, but definitely a good way to keep it clean on the end. Thanks for sharing and watching the video. Stay safe brother!

[@mikeregier6376]

@@RSWarriorBryan for sure. I use heat shrink on a lot of stuff, makes for clean wraps, and looks pretty good, a few different colors available too. Need to stop being lazy and start working on my warrior again.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

I'll definitely have to remember that for future projects. Anything wrong with your bike, or just needing to start modding it more?

[@mikeregier6376]

@@RSWarriorBryan bike runs great! Just needing to start some more mods. Biggest problem I have lately is just trying to find time to work on it, or even ride it that much. I have to pack to much gear around with me for the railroad to really be able to r ride to the yard and back. Free time it's pretty slim right now.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

I hear that. It's hard to find time myself and I'm home every night.

[@axg275]

Hey Bryan, where did you buy the fittings and the hose for this mod? Great job. It looks great!

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey Alex, thanks for the compliment! This conversation was literally being had on Facebook earlier. I went with Vibrant Performance which is a little more expensive, but there are also many other alternatives. Jiffy Tite also makes a quick release, but in my opinion, none looked as good as the Vibrant Performance does. I had actually ordered mine from jegs, but was searching around and seems they are all pretty much around the same price. Amazon seems a few cents cheaper on the straight connectors, but other than that it's all about the same price. I believe your bike is blue, so don't think you'll want my exact set up. going to include some amazon links to everything, but i'll be doing the black and blue hose, and black and blue connectors instead of black and red. this was the most expensive part of my left side clean up. Like I said, there are many other options that come in cheaper, this is just what I went with myself. Also, you can check with Jegs and Summit as well and see if it's any cheaper. Black and Blue 8an Fuel Line 2 Foot- amzn.to/2CECQKD Vibrant Performance Quick Release 8an- amzn.to/2D4gFyu Black and Blue Male Connectors- amzn.to/2SdIadc Hope these links help, and if you have any other questions get back to me.

[@axg275]

Thank you for your reply Brian and being so kind at explaining this!

[@RSWarriorBryan]

No problem at all! Glad I could help. A lot of people will swear by an wrenches. The pieces are aluminum and if you're not careful, they will scratch easily. I just used the two adjustable wrenches and made sure that I was very careful not to slip on it. Other than that, the only other advice I have is to be careful connecting the hose to both the reserve thank and the elbow under the tank. The elbow is a known leak point in a lot of bikes, and the reserve tank has a plastic fitting that can snap if not careful. The hose is definitely a tight fit, so be sure to lube it before trying to connect.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Nice! Glad that I already had links for you. Hope the prices and everything on them are still good. Thanks for watching the video also, I hope it's able to give you an idea of how to do the mod. It definitely makes that left side look good, and adds a little more custom look to it. If you run into any problems, feel free to get with me and I'll see if I can help. Thanks again, stay safe!

[@jessecouch2322]

I'm currently working on my 02 warrior. I've had to pull the fuel pump and replace all the fuel lines. I've also got most of the bike tire down for new paint. I've got a lot going on besides this bike, mostly family issues. During all this I removed all the fuel lines to replace them. I've forgot where all the lines go and the routing of them. Can someone please send a video or some pics that will get me back to where I need to be. I just need to know where they go from the fuel pump. Thanks.

[@keyman6868]

Brian is there a reason for the dry connectors? For tank break away? Couldn't you just do a 1 piece line from fitting to fitting?

[@leroijr407]

Really wish this was answered. Why is there 2 dry brakes?? Whats the point of 2?

[@martindelgado4322]

Looks like the red and black line is no longer available, can you tell me the size diameter I need to get this job done? Thank you!

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey Martin, thanks for watching! I apparently need to update that link. There is another link for just black line in the description also. The size is actually AN -8. I believe that is something like .44" inside diameter. You could probably go with a half inch inside diameter and be okay, the -8 is pretty snug. Hope that helps out! Thanks again!

[@martindelgado4322]

Thank you! So exited I just picked up an 07 warrior and I’m about to start working on it!

[@johncaci4130]

Hey there! Great video! Are you using any type of bracket to secure the right side of the dry break?

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey John, thanks for watching! I'm not using any bracket right now, and I'm still using the stock motor mount as well. I plan on upgrading to the KyleNV motor mount, but haven't gotten there yet. It really doesn't seem to rattle or rub a whole lot, but may actually look at it and see if I think it could use one. Thanks for the comment and idea! Stay safe!

[@johncaci4130]

Ok that's good news, I'll order everything today. I've got my relocation plate now too so I'll be following the pictures of the Warrior forum. Great videos buddy!

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Thanks! I appreciate that. Hope they're able to help out!

[@theroemergarage6119]

Hey man that's an awesome look. Can you explain what the purpose of the "dry break" is?

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment. The dry break is just a quick release for the fuel line for when taking the tank off. Keeps any fuel from spilling out. The factory dry breaks have a tendency to crack after a while so it’s a good idea to at least watch for leaks if not replacing. Thanks again and I hope this reply helped answer your question.

[@theroemergarage6119]

Life of Bryan thanks man. Very helpful. Looking to eventually getting a warrior. Really like what u have done with yours. I have a 09 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom right now. Just need that extra power ya know. lol

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Thanks! Have a friend with a Vulcan, they're good looking bikes. I completely understand about needing the power though. This is my second warrior. After selling my first one, I went through five other bikes and none compared. Lessons learned though, I'll keep this one till I can't ride it any more.

[@axg275]

Hey Bryan, thanks for the video!! Can you tell me what the left side clean up is for? Whats the advantage? Thanks again, your very good at explaining things.

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey Alex, thanks for watching the video! As far as the left side clean up goes, it's mainly just for looks. The OEM dry break on the left side can crack after time, but it's just something you should watch out for, not necessarily dire to replace. Many people will actually steer away from the mod because it takes away the left side scoop which helps to deflect air to the rear cylinder. Me personally, I decided running a little hotter was worth the way it all looks in the end. I really appreciate you watching the video and commenting! Ever have any other questions, feel free to ask!

[@davidneuhauser7724]

Hey I did the same mod but have you heard of the vibrant one not releasing it worked fine when I first installed but few months later I'm trying to take off and it gets stuck after u twist it

[@RSWarriorBryan]

Hey David, tjanks for watching. Mine stuck the very first time I went to pull it apart and hasn't had a single problem since. I have also heard of it happening to a couple of others. One said that when he pulled his apart, the rubber o ring inside was halfway out and he had to send it back to be replaced. Can't remember exactly what I did to get it apart, but maybe tried putting it back together and pulling it apart a few times. Definitely keep me posted on of you can't get it apart and I'll se eofno can figure something out.

[@davidneuhauser7724]

OK so that exact same thing just happened to me with the o ring but ripped inhalf. I've been talking to vibrant racing and seem they will replace for me also still only 3 months old and fails first time

[@RSWarriorBryan]

I'm sorry to hear that! I will have to watch for more of that in the future and if it becomes a problem with many more people, I'll have to put something in the video telling so. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, and definitely keep me posted on what Vibrant Performance does.

[@davidneuhauser7724]

@@RSWarriorBryan hey just an update they did warranty it they just needed to see a receipt to process

[@bockTV]

Thank you

[@RSWarriorBryan]

No problem brother! Thanks for watching!