Recent content by schmeg

You want to have a sled that handles and goes like stink, try an XF800. Not #*$&@ stirring here, I also own an Apex. My Apex has it on the big end, but the XF is nutzo on the trails and off trail. A LOT lighter than the Viper.

I've got the same chassis and track length in a 800 2 smoke. I trail ride every day with it. Like any other sled, the suspension does need to be dialed in and factory carbides suck. As do the ski's. I have no problem hauling #*$&@ on the trails, but have plenty of off trail capability. This...

I have the uncoupled skid in my XF800. For trail duty you want tthe 129/137 coupled skid. Far better in the bumps. Mine rides like a haywagon when the going gets rough. It does real well in powder though.

X2. The Cat website indicates as such. Secondary being a roller vs. Yamaha's button clutch.

Yamaha got a 2 model year matured platform that us Cat owners got to R&D for them. I'd say it was a win/win for both companies. It costs tons of money for any kind of R&D for a new platform. The sled handles really nice. 1049 will be a nice powerplant for the chassis. I don't see where Yamaha...

I own one. Yes, they are impressive.

I have had zero issues with my Procross. I own the 800 2 stroke in which I really love what it is meant to do, being light and quick. I would'nt mnd getting back to Yamaha "trail smooth" with a nice handling chassis. This one might be it. I wouldn't sweat it boys. You only hear a small very...

Dan nailed it for the most part. I have a '12 XF800 and have been one of the lucky ones that have had minimal issues. It seems it's been a consistency/quality issue probably due to some design problems and also due to losing a lot of experience on the assembly line to the oil fields. My procross...

Dan nailed it for the most part. I have a '12 XF800 and have been one of the lucky ones that have had minimal issues. It seems it's been a consistency/quality issue probably due to some design problems and also due to losing a lot of experience on the assembly line to the oil fields. My procross...

The 07 F1000 was a pooch out of the crate for what it was supposed to be. The later ones are a bit better. They do shake a lot. It is a big twin. I've driven them and I would take my F7 over one any day. I own an Apex, a Venture, and an F7. They are all very different. The Apex has its strong...

I cut a slit in the dipstick years ago, but apparently it's not big enough. Everything appears to be fine in the case. I use Klotz Chaincase lube which I believe is a superior product, and it may have saved my bacon. I have no way in telling when on the final day she pooched her fluid. I'm more...

Thanks, this is along the lines of what I thought. Strangely, once I took the cover off, the gasket checks out fine. I cleaned things up, re-assembled and filled with lube. No leaks. It may have been a situation of too much pressure in the case on my last ride. The girl was given a hot supper.

Hello to all, Cold season is fast approaching. Well, as I was doing routine PM, I found the chaincase on my 06 GT has been leaking. Fortunately I caught it in time, no damage. I bought the sled new and never had a problem with the cover like many have, until now. My question is, did Yamaha ever...

They do need to be pressed on. If the shaft is still in the sled, take measurements from the inside of the tunnel to each driver (all 4), measuring both sides of each driver. Take out the old shaft, then install the new on temporarily with no track, then project those measurement on to the new...

These sleds stock for stock are sensitive to overall setup and little changes to suspension, belt deflection, track tension, etc. all add up. Total mileage makes a difference. Belt wear makes a difference on top. Weight of rider also.