My new Hair Rig Of a beast of a bike.

[willmc92]

Hey everyone, Picked this little(big) demon up from Darshan Churchill last night and it's in for a shock rebuild, but from riding it on the driveway im pumped. It's very alive, the rear end moves going over cracks in our driveway paving, and the dorado's kick the shit through their normal bad rep. The XT Brakes are sick and could stop a train. Im looking forward to racin it at the Illinbah Nats Round and hope to see some of you there!

Frame - 2004 Yeti DH-9
Rear shock - 5th Element, 9.5 x 3.0
Front shock/fork - 2004 Manitou Dorado's
Handlebars - Protaper, high rise.
Stem - Direct mount dorado
Headset - Chris King YO!
Grips - Oury Lock-Ons
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air
Seatpost - Raceface Light.
Front brake -Shimano XT 4 pot
Rear brake - Shimano XT 4 pot
Cranks - Raceface!
Chainguide - MRP World cup or system 1, not sure.
Pedals - Azonic A-frame
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT Short cage.
Rear shifter - Either Sram X.9 or XT
Cassette - Small Egg beater type thing.
Front hub - Razor Rock
Rear hub - The worlds loudest beast , Razor ROCK!
Front rim - Mavic Ex721
Rear rim - Mavic Ex721
Tyres - Maxxis Minion Reezaay and MaxxPro
Tubes - DH Tubes.
Total weight - 20.08kg, Looking to get to around 19 or 18.5kg.

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Please Constructive criticism if you must criticise. I came off an 08 Stinky, So DO NOT , i repeat DO NOT tell me it was a down grade, i love it and it was my decision.

Thanks for reading,
Will.

[bikeguy70]

how are the forks? if i was you i would change them. but hay, they might be good, um everthing looks in good nick aswell. should be sick though.

[willmc92]

how are the forks? if i was you i would change them. but hay, they might be good, um everthing looks in good nick aswell. should be sick though.

The forks are surpsiginly good. they get a bad rep, but i can tell you they are plusher than my old 888's, my mates boxxer races and my other mates drop offs, and the adjustments on them are beautiful. I am thinking of changing them, but at this stage if it works its good.

[Ivan]

The forks are surpsiginly good. they get a bad rep, but i can tell you they are plusher than my old 888's, my mates boxxer races and my other mates drop offs, and the adjustments on them are beautiful. I am thinking of changing them, but at this stage if it works its good.

Great piece of DH history right there. Love it.

The forks only get a bad rep because they require constant maintenance to keep sweet, and have a habit of developing leaky seals. Apart from that they are a fantasic fork. Excelent damping and feel. I'd keep them.

[indica]

Wooot!

Awesome bike, I have always wanted to ride one of those, closest I ever got was owning a Schwinn 4-Banger ... love the Lawwill design!
Drop Mert a line, he is a friendly bloke.

Have fun.

[willmc92]

Wooot!

Awesome bike, I have always wanted to ride one of those, closest I ever got was owning a Schwinn 4-Banger ... love the Lawwill design!
Drop Mert a line, he is a friendly bloke.

Have fun.

Ahh alright might 'drop him a line'. Thanks for the comments everyone... I love the bike and it's good to see it's such a known bike. Any comments welcome guys.

[Industry Nine]

Veryyy nice...
Certianly more DH oreintated than a stinky
You going to the November 2nd Illinbah Sesh?
If so give us a yell, I'll be on a Black Diamond Triple. (gettin it this week)

[Dirt king]

Gee, that looks so good. Love the red and I actually like the look of that frame for once. But the brakes, I love mine and I personally think they would have to be one of the best brakes ever made.

Enjoy it though. ;)

[willmc92]

Veryyy nice...
Certianly more DH oreintated than a stinky
You going to the November 2nd Illinbah Sesh?
If so give us a yell, I'll be on a Black Diamond Triple. (gettin it this week)

Yeah im going to the open day, ill give you a yell when i get there, come do some runs with you or vice versa.

[JaRedy]

cool dude XD!

[Kata]

Mate nice bike, a Yeti is always going to be an upgrade over a stinky even if its Old skool.

[Sam.]

Looks sa-weet. Just go for some lower rise bars and you will be set!

[Jimmy401]

holy slack head angle batman! looks amazing, i think i like the red more than the factory yeti colours. Pretty impressive floating brake too? i assume thats what it is? looks like it moves off of the bottom swing arm link.

[Industry Nine]

Yeah im going to the open day, ill give you a yell when i get there, come do some runs with you or vice versa.
For sure, Can't miss your bike!

[StInKy LoVeR]

I <3 yetis. Shame I really wanted to buy your stinky. Maybe a fresh powder coat would make it even sicker.

[willmc92]

I <3 yetis. Shame I really wanted to buy your stinky. Maybe a fresh powder coat would make it even sicker.

Probably sticking with this paint, but maybe A fluro green?
@ Industry Nine, nah you cant miss my hubs!

[Plum]

Very sick bike, Older DH bikes are where its at!
The forks look hot, keep them IMO if you have no issue with them. Hopefully its as much fun to ride as it looks.

[StInKy LoVeR]

Probably sticking with this paint, but maybe A fluro green?
@ Industry Nine, nah you cant miss my hubs!

Would look mad. I was thinking maybe just a white or red powdercoat to match the dorados. But yeah, upgrade parts first, I just have something about custom paint.

[willmc92]

Would look mad. I was thinking maybe just a white or red powdercoat to match the dorados. But yeah, upgrade parts first, I just have something about custom paint.

Yeah thanks for the advice anyway though. Comments people!

[Rider15]

Nice upgrade, how heavy is it compared to the stinky?

Changing that tank of a chainguide to something lighter?

[willmc92]

Nice upgrade, how heavy is it compared to the stinky?

Changing that tank of a chainguide to something lighter?

yeah hopefully an LG1! It's exactly 700g more heavy, i dont notice it, the rear end on the yeti is alot more 'alive' compared to the stinky. expecting it to just eat up the forest at illinbah!

[NEEDCASH!]

jeeeeze whats the head angle on that beast!? :eek:

Looks reeally slack...

[xc_machine]

So what does everyone with experience and brains think of the lawwil suspension design?

I'm intrigued

[willmc92]

jeeeeze whats the head angle on that beast!? :eek:

Looks reeally slack...

I think 65 degrees, possibly 64.5 or 64. It doesnt feel too slack when you ride it though, it does feel super low though, the whole bike feels very stretched out and low, like race style.

[indica]

So what does everyone with experience and brains think of the lawwil suspension design?

I'm intrigued

I had a Schwinn 4-Banger that was four inches of Lawwill. The plushest suspension design I have ridden, the 4 inches seemed endless, near vertical wheel travel, joy to ride ... I'd love a Rotec.

[willmc92]

I had a Schwinn 4-Banger that was four inches of Lawwill. The plushest suspension design I have ridden, the 4 inches seemed endless, near vertical wheel travel, joy to ride ... I'd love a Rotec.

I agree, first impressions are insane pedalling and endless travel.. The thing bobs less than 1 cm.

[Lorday]

Apart from saving 2kg's on a lighter bashie/chainguide what are some other plans to save weight? The XT are light, wheelset is lighter than most and The fork are responsible.
Nice bike, fresh lick of panit will make it sick and some gussets from grip would make it PERFECT

[willmc92]

Apart from saving 2kg's on a lighter bashie/chainguide what are some other plans to save weight? The XT are light, wheelset is lighter than most and The fork are responsible.
Nice bike, fresh lick of panit will make it sick and some gussets from grip would make it PERFECT

Tubeless, Totems or races... Cranks, Sunline V1 Bars, 2.35 tyre, New pedals and new seat+seat post.

[Lorday]

Tubeless, Totems or races... Cranks, Sunline V1 Bars, 2.35 tyre, New pedals and new seat+seat post.

Get the totems fo' sho'. The bike shall look mega awsome after that.

[willmc92]

Get the totems fo' sho'. The bike shall look mega awsome after that.

Yeah i want totems, just price is a big issue. They should save almost a kilo too!

[Booost]

Racing National round? Now you gotta get some results to back it up....
Hahaha just playin man see you and that guy from Tc's there if you're racing. Wooo under 19's *death*

[insert_username_here]

That is truly awesome. Really liking the look of it and that red is awesome. I bet it rides really nice. Good luck with it in the future

[tom_burford_orr]

Nice and old school. Love it.

[willmc92]

Racing National round? Now you gotta get some results to back it up....
Hahaha just playin man see you and that guy from Tc's there if you're racing. Wooo under 19's *death*

Hey angus, oh shit if im '92 does that mean im U19's for Nats?
Oh Sweet jesus, kill me.

[Booost]

Yeh 1992 has to race under19s but I'm thinking about sandbagging sport.

[JaRedy]

oh shit if im '92 does that mean im U19's for Nats?


What does that mean? i'm 17 next year so why would we be under 19's dude.


under 19's death for me next year eek!!!
Will need a bikecycle upgrade before then.

Bloody mayo took the bext deal ever just before me.


I'm thinking about sandbagging sport.

Yeah...right.

[Booost]

Yeh cause under 17's in MTB means litterally UNDER 17 so us 1992 kids have to race under 19 at Illinbah as it is part of the 2008/9 season and we will be 17 next year.

[willmc92]

Angus, you've seen me, i got like 23rd overall this season, if i do sport is that technically sandbagging? Or am i still shit enough to do it?

[Booost]

Umm haha I dunno aye don't think you'll be alone probably will race sport for just this race being a national and 19s for sunshine series, or maybe expert depending on what Ben told me.

[willmc92]

Umm haha I dunno aye don't think you'll be alone probably will race sport for just this race being a national and 19s for sunshine series, or maybe expert depending on what Ben told me.

Im not going expert, that seems worse. Im thinking sport, just to round off the year on a good note, hopefully top 10 or something, and then 19's next season.

[Landon]

Oh yeah! They're a sweet ride! Your's looks awesome!

You really should leave the frame and fork together. They’re just made for each other you know! :) It’s seriously the coolest DH bike ever made.

I bought an XS 03 model frame a few years back. It's not currently built, but my bro had it going last year with a DHX. It was pretty awesome to ride!

I've attached a geo chart below that I still had on file.

You'll want to be sure the rear axle is correctly tightened. You need to tighten down the left / brake side pinch bolts before tightening the axle bolt to pull everything together. It would be wise to read through the DH9 frame tech document which I think can still be downloaded from Yeti.

The Dorado is on the heavier side at around 3.5kg, but it does work well. I’ve owned every Dorado model ever made including SC’s, 05 180’s and MRD’s. The TPC+ is excellent and the machine work on the 02-03 model as you have was very nice.

Are the bushings in your fork still ok?

[chucka_2]

love the bike, congrats on the buy. have fun riding it!:)

[willmc92]

love the bike, congrats on the buy. have fun riding it!:)

Thanks. Thanks for the geo chart too. Not sure if the bushings are ok... How do i tell?