- Nov 25, 1999
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Having owned Yamaha's since 1979, the biggest issues that I have experienced with new models is production related. I expect that this new model will have some issues probably minor but issues non the less. The engineering and design of various street and offroad models has been consistantly top notch, IMO. This new design, which has already been noted as "someone else tried this", will either dramatically change all 4 stroke machines or end up as a major failure.
From my years here on DRN, these new model production issues are not exclusive to Yamaha so I really don't expect a clean bill of health from owners over the next few months but time will tell. I found the animation of the engine on their web site to be particularly interesting. If all of the theory of centralized mass is realized, this new design with JBS piloting it in the SX series will be fun to watch. What will be really interesting is determining what exactly the design changes make in Stewart's style or will it be completely hidden by his obscene talent.
From my years here on DRN, these new model production issues are not exclusive to Yamaha so I really don't expect a clean bill of health from owners over the next few months but time will tell. I found the animation of the engine on their web site to be particularly interesting. If all of the theory of centralized mass is realized, this new design with JBS piloting it in the SX series will be fun to watch. What will be really interesting is determining what exactly the design changes make in Stewart's style or will it be completely hidden by his obscene talent.
