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Well, I had the test ride day screwed up. It's this Saturday and I will try out the Venture Lite, the regular Phazer and Phazer Mountain. I must say I'm not overly impressed with the information in the postings. Sounds like there were plenty of problems ... it also sounds like some have been...

Thanks for all the information. I think I'll get to test-ride the Phazer tomorrow, if the weather cooperates. Right now, we have loads of snow but the temp is up around 35 degrees and we've had some rain here in Speculator, NY. According to the weather man, it's going to get cold later today ...

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm turning the handlebars but the sled is hesitant to turn. About the only thing I've done to the front of the sled is put much longer carbides on. I'll start by tightening the springs a notch or two. I don't have a problem decreasing the length of the limiter strap...

I'll probably purchase another Yamaha 4-stroke sled this year. I'm very interested in any information I can get on the Phazer. I'm probably most interested in the 2-up Phazer -- wider seat, longer track, etc. Any and all information will be appreciated. I received great advice on this site on...

I have a question concerning the front suspension on my 2006 Venture 4-stroke. Here's my current set-up. I have the rear suspension set on the 2 up setting for the rectangular adjust. The other adjuster is set on the lightest setting. The front suspension is set in the lightest (least...

To hondo and others: Thanks for all your responses. As you may have noted from an earlier post, I've gone ahead and ordered a 2006 Venture. Hondo, your comments on reducing track noise sounds like a fix I'll go with if Yamaha hasn't addressed the problem in the '06 models. I also ride...

I second the idea of changing out the carbides. I went with 6" Woody's and what an incredible difference. Also, you should read some of the posts here about messing with your suspension settings. At least on my to Vector's, the skid shocks needed to be backed off some and the rear suspension set...

This has been an important string. I never would have thought this problem could have been caused by the belt. Good to know.

Thanks for the heads-up. My Vector's are on the trailer and I'll take a look.

Venture Windshield: How Tall? While we're on the subject, can anyone tell me how tall the Venture windshield is? I don't like looking through a windshield, I prefer to look over it. From the pictures, the Venture windshield looks taller than the Vector windshield. I'll know around September...

Just my opinion, but I think the chrome looks better on the silver RS Vector.

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like there are a few problems but no recurring ones on everyone's sleds, rather different problems experienced by people. Maddogjeff: I'm glad to hear you like the ride. I also have clutch noise on my two Vectors. Either I'm going to take the sleds back...

Like my wife and I, sounds like most people have had, in general, a positive first season on their RS models. Also like other people posting, we had to sort out the suspensions on our sleds and one of the sleds had the TORS problem. Great fuel mileage (over 17 mpg). Excellent handling...

My wife and I decided to get into snowmobiling this winter. Our previous experience on snowmobiles was very limited. We bought 2 RS Vector ER's and can really only report two issues. Before the problems, let me say the engines on these sleds are excellent. Concerning smooth operation and...

Thanks for the response. You sound as satisfied with your Venture as I've been with my Vectors. I didn't realize the back seat comes off. I'm going to wait for a few more responses and, assuming they are positive as well, I'll order one for next season. Yamaha has a real good promotion going...

I changed the oil in both my RS Vectors a few weeks ago and it was quite easy. A friend helped me had he has a sled lift so that made it a lot easier. Follow Phantom's list and you should have no problems. One comment: It might be confusing as to which small bolt needs to be removed to drain the...

I currently own 2 2005 RS Vector ER's and I'm thinking about ordering a 2006 RS Venture (for myself and for when my boys, their wives, and grand kids visit). I think a two-up sled is the way to go. I absolutely love the Vectors. I'm assuming the Venture will have nearly the same accelleration as...

Use Soft Settings I weigh around 285 pounds and it took about 250 miles for the rear suspension to break in. If you want a nice smooth ride do what an earlier post suggests ... set virtually every setting to soft. Back off the nuts on the front shocks a substantial amount. Yes, I do bottom out...