[drewholder]

I hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I've been reading some good info on this site for several weeks and since I just got my Viking yesterday I figured I would join.
Man is this thing awesome, I just ordered the brushguard, winch and led light bar. Can't wait to get this thing setup the way I want it. I ended up with the Real Tree with EPS and I couldn't be happier. What are some of the things you've done to your Vikings that you would and wouldn't do again? I am contemplating the machined sheave, have any of you installed it yourself?

 

[Mass-n-trash]

Welcome to the site. If yours didn't come with a the sound deadening kit...it should be first on the list!

 

[Robleticia]

^^^^This! And follow Mass-n-trash's thread on how to improve on it. I did and I absolutely love it!!!!

 

[Robleticia]

and sorry, I almost forgot....Welcome to the site!

 

[bluerebel]

Welcome!

I'd definetly start with the sound insulation mod from yamaha. After that, it's all about what your priorities are and what you plan to do with the Viking. For example, I plan to wheel and do a lot of camping with mine.... Therefore, winch, lift, tool box, lighting, and just practical mods were on my to do list.

 

[drewholder]

Thanks guys, it did come with the deafening kit. I still expected it to be louder than it is. I do want a lift and big tires but I'm gonna try to wait until I weat out the factories, TRY!

 

[drewholder]

Bluerebel, do you intend on getting a parallel battery for your lighting and winch? I just ordered a 4500ilb winch and a 30inch light bar. Not sure if I need another battery but I assume I am close to the line.

 

[bluerebel]

I'm still debating it. I'm running my winch and a 7" LED bar hooked up to the factory reverse lighting wiring.

I do plan to add a 50" bar up front and a sound system, when I do, I'm pretty sure I'll be buying the second battery kit from Yamaha.

 

[CasparisviKING]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new viking!

 

[JSprinkle]

I'm running a winch 40" light bar and a stereo and still can run about 13 to 13.5 volts with everything on

 

[Robleticia]

^^^^this. I'm running a 40" light bar and SSV stereo, no problems.

 

[Mass-n-trash]

FYI: The stator output on the Viking is 36.4 amps at 5,000 rpm.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Congrats and welcome aboard...

 

[Jim1]

Looks GOOD, my Friend.....

 

[dascrow]

Welcome to the Viking madness! Congrats on the new machine!

 

[Jdawg]

Hey New Guy, I'm a New Guy as well. I'm enjoying mine so far (two weeks).

 

[Jdawg]

I'm a New Guy as well. I'm enjoying mine so far (two weeks). Mine is a Red Viking, no accessories yet! I see a lot of things I want but runnin low on money!