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goofienewfie


Ariens 1130DLE

Joined: Oct 25, 2007
Points: 107

Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Original Message   Nov 29, 2008 4:25 pm
Hi all;

After hearing that the Yamaha were great machines, I was doing a little reading and looking at the machines they still make in japan. Wow, these machines look like tanks. With all the details being written in japanese I have no idea what its capable of, but from the images it sure looks hardcore. I have linked to some of the images for what looks to be their top model. You can see more here http://www.yamaha-motor.jp/snowthrower/lineup/index.html



Its nice that they even included a over on top of the engine so that I can cook supper while I am blowing snow.. lol.. Just joking, not sure what this is on top of the engine. Certainly a cool rig to look at.

Cheers
Goofie Newfie
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pgill


Joined: Dec 29, 2008
Points: 23

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #8   Jan 3, 2009 4:27 pm
borat wrote:
Sombiches stole my idea....


Sounds like a great idea. No stiking or corrosion issues.  How did you do it?  Any recommendation for doing it on a simplicity signature pro?
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #9   Jan 3, 2009 4:49 pm
This is my second season using the lined chute.  Put it on the machine when it was brand new.

I used a Krazy Karpet that I bought at Chinadian Tire for $7.00.  I cut, shaped and formed it to fit inside the chute.  Takes a bit of imagination and a lot of elbow grease.

A piece off 2x4  - 24" long,  some clamps and a torch to warm the material will help to form it  and  make installation easier.  Mostly trial and error.  Trim, fit & trim some more until you get it right. 

The deflector has a layer of Krazy Karpet then a thin piece of stainless steel riveted to the inside.  Everything is holding up very well.

  Here's a pic:

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #10   Jan 3, 2009 4:58 pm
For $11,854.00 I'd be buying a John Deere diesel tractor and put a couple more grand into it for a snow thrower attachment. 

It's nice but it ain't that nice. 

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #11   Jan 3, 2009 9:38 pm
Can anybody resize this thread so it isn't so wide?  I had to scroll over to the next zip code just to find the "Reply" button.

While these are great and impressive machines, I wonder why something this big don't have a seat and a steering wheel? 

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #12   Jan 3, 2009 9:42 pm
borat wrote:
This is my second season using the lined chute.  Put it on the machine when it was brand new.

I used a Krazy Karpet that I bought at Chinadian Tire for $7.00.  I cut, shaped and formed it to fit inside the chute.  Takes a bit of imagination and a lot of elbow grease.

A piece off 2x4  - 24" long,  some clamps and a torch to warm the material will help to form it  and  make installation easier.  Mostly trial and error.  Trim, fit & trim some more until you get it right. 

The deflector has a layer of Krazy Karpet then a thin piece of stainless steel riveted to the inside.  Everything is holding up very well.


Can Teflon (the stuff on non-stick frying pans) be painted on the inside of the chute? 

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #13   Jan 3, 2009 10:00 pm
Teflon won't hold up too long against end of driveway snow, salt & gravel.  That's why I put the liner in.  It's very resilient and nothing sticks to it.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #14   Jan 3, 2009 10:07 pm
borat wrote:
Teflon won't hold up too long against end of driveway snow, salt & gravel.  That's why I put the liner in.  It's very resilient and nothing sticks to it.

What's the material of the Krazy Karpet?  Is it delrin in sheet form?  Is this similiar to the self healing cut mats?
This message was modified Jan 3, 2009 by aa335
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #15   Jan 3, 2009 10:39 pm
aa335 wrote:
What's the material of the Krazy Karpet?  Is it delrin in sheet form?  Is this similiar to the self healing cut mats?


Can't tell you what it's made of for sure.  Some kind of durable plastic, 1 mm. thick, real slick on one side textured on the other.  It's flexible but not pliable.  Takes a bit of work to form it but stays in place nicely once in.  Kids use them to slide down the hills in winter.     
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #16   Jan 3, 2009 10:43 pm
borat wrote:
Can't tell you what it's made of for sure.  Some kind of durable plastic, 1 mm. thick, real slick on one side textured on the other.  It's flexible but not pliable.  Takes a bit of work to form it but stays in place nicely once in.  Kids use them to slide down the hills in winter.     

I'm thinking about putting this on the chute.  I have a concern about putting holes on the chute to fasten the Krazy Karpet with rivets or screws as this would expose the metal and creates rust. 

What method did you use to make me material conform to the chute?

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Look at the Yamaha Snowblower in Japan.
Reply #17   Jan 4, 2009 9:52 am
aa335 wrote:
I'm thinking about putting this on the chute.  I have a concern about putting holes on the chute to fasten the Krazy Karpet with rivets or screws as this would expose the metal and creates rust. 

What method did you use to make me material conform to the chute?


I used two existing holes that were at the bottom of the chute and the hole that mounts to bolt to control the arc of the deflector at the top.  No drilling required with mine.  I wouldn't be nearly as worried about a couple of small holes vs. all the paint being blasted off the inside of the chute.  Neither situation would likely cause perforation or complete failure of the chute in a normal life time.  However, if you're concerned with drilling holes, paint them when you're finished drilling or put a dab of silicone on the hole when you do the assembly.  I certainly wouldn't let a couple of holes keep me from putting a liner in. 
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