Recent content by Hunter7

I definitely hear you about the weight. I have a 2011 Apex XTX. Yeah they are a nice looking sled, great power, 4 stroke reliability. BUT heavy like a locomotive, handles like a locomotive, good if in a straight line but rides like a locomotive too. When the trail gets a little rough I always...

Well we all heard the rumours before so we knew it was coming, not shocked just disappointed. Back in the 80s Yamaha sleds were the rated very highly. Wonder what that’s going to do to resale value now? I see the same Apex sleds for sale here in Manitoba for a year and not sold yet. Then there...

4400 kms, brand new plugs.

I have a stock 2011 Apex XTX and weight 205 lbs, I have the adjustment blocks on the lightest setting and yes I still find it to be a stiff ride and the few friends who have rode it thought the same thing. In stock form I don’t think someone who weighs 130 lbs would like it very much.

I have slim Jim doolys on C & A pro MTX skis and they seem to work out well for me so far. As far as the railway crossing, that sucks! I used to work for CN, it’s the guard rail that is the issue. They lay a second piece of rail on its side and butt it up to the vertical rail that the train...

I have starting issues with my 2011 XTX sometimes too. It doesn’t have to be -30 either. If it starts after the first few cranks it’s all good but sometimes won’t start and after a few tries the battery gets weak and is turning it over too slow and I have to boost it. Then often it will fire...

Wow!!! Just saw the latest video, Yomama broke the 140 mph barrier and the other black twisted SRX cracked 150 mph. That’s fast! I believe the one guy who had a brand new bone stock SRX turbo hit 118. Very impressive for a stock engine with some minor mods. I think I would be lucky to hit...

Note to everyone, Slim Jim Doolys DO NOT fit Slydog skis. I originally decided on the new Slydog Attack ski, with Slim Jim Doolys. Ordered them from Royal Distributing. They were listed as a compatible fit. I get my order and they do NOT fit. Yes the bolt stud pattern is correct but the ski...

Yes the C&A Pro MTX skis are 8” wide. As far as the steering, if anything I think it steers easier now than with the factory skis BUT keep in mind it is a 2011 with power steering. Must say I love the power steering. On trail manners seem to be good, no complaints but it was good on the...

About the only thing I could think of would be to shorten the transfer rods in the rear skid to get less weight transfer to the rear. Shows how to do this in the manual page, 43 and 44. I have a 2011 xtx and if anything I want more weight transfer to the rear, very front heavy, the only way...

Finally got the new skis. I ended up buying C&A Pro MTX mountain skis with Slim Jim dooly 6” carbide. It is like a different sled now. Not sure how these would compare to other skis but I am quite happy with them. Better flotation, better handling, now feels more like I am driving the sled...

Would hate to see that thin sliver of aluminum left in the rail let go at 130+ mph.

I watch him too. I first saw his videos on vintage sleds and didn’t know what to think, thought he was a bit of a goof. But later realized that he does know his stuff all the while being very entertaining also. Curious to see what kinds of speeds they will hit.

That’s exactly why I bought a 2011 Apex xtx with 4000 km. Couldn’t justify the price of a new sled. Especially not being able to get out riding as much as I would like to.

Hello, new to the forum. I recently bought a 2011 Apex XTX. The sled is bone stock with 4000 km on it. Have not owned a sled in many years, first 4 stroke for me. Love the power but heavy like a tank. Do a mix of on trail and off trail riding, depending on where the rest of my crew feel...