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That is the million dollar answer right there. Nobody and I mean nobody gives a rat's azz about the Vector I am riding until I either tell them it has power steering or they see the power steering sticker. Then no matter what year or what model they are driving they want to take my "old...

I hear ya!! The group I go with are running the newer etec's. There mileage is usually a bit better than mine and they have larger fuel tanks. I usually will fill up with them at the same stops. Lately though with the decreased fuel economy I find my low fuel light is coming on by the time...

I ran 110 miles today on the same trails that I got 15.6 mpg, filled up at the same gas stations with 87 octane. I ran solely in touring mode the entire time. I just about fell over when I calculated the mileage. It was a solid 17.9 mpg. I will run touring mode for awhile just to see what I...

I am going for a longer ride today. I am going to ride it the entire time in touring mode. I have had other treks with over a 100 miles in just the Entry mode that netted me less than 16 mpg. I know it's counter to what the literature says concerning Entry mode being the best on fuel economy...

The 2011 Yamaha Vector GT started with 1700 and ended with 3200 before I sold it. The 2016 Yamaha Vector LE started with 2800 and currently has 3300 and rising.

I know there a ton of variables that affect fuel economy on sleds. I just wasn't expecting such a large decrease in fuel economy with the "new" 1049 engine. My 2011 Vector short track "121" with dupont slides and barn of parts soft start spring would consistently get 17 on the low end and 19...

Millsy, I have run them both ways. I find myself always using the mirrors. I find that two mirrors catches more of the "blind" spots. Sometimes your riding buddies will get into that area thats hard to pick up with just one mirror. I also find I can see and count a larger group of riders...

Bonjour neighbor!! I agree with Stubby sounds like main body of shock or schrader valve. If you can get the sled into a warm place you can take some warm soapy water and apply to shock body and the schrader valve to see where your leak is. The schrader valve is where you put air into the...

So after talking with multiple dealers, I think I have a grasp of how the upgrade shock program was suppose to work. Don't quote me on this just passing along what I remember (my CRS is getting worse by the day). The "18 Apex, 50th Anniversary Edition has the good shock right from the factory...

Ok, new upgraded shock it is. I am glad I asked. I'd hate to have upgraded the sled only to have downgraded the rear suspension. Thank You for the replies.

So I picked up a 16 Vector LE this past week. I knowingly purchased it with the "stock" rear Fox air shock. I weigh 185 on a good day and 190 if I ate a little to much pizza and beer. I don't saddle bag and don't wear a back pack. Generally speaking I ride at a pretty leisurely (slow) pace...

I have a 2011 Vector. I bought it used with 1300 miles and it would do the same thing. Thinking it was bad/old gas I siphoned out as much as I could and added premium non ethanol gas for the next few tanks with no improvement. So before attempting any repairs I added a full can of Seafoam to...

Wow, if that doesn't get the adrenaline pumping!! Smoking sound track. Couple favorite scenes where the orange viper is ripping with the deep lug track in slow motion, also the 5 sleds roosting from a dead stop in slow motion. Wicked cool editing through out. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent thread topic!! I bought my used Yamaha with 1629 miles this year. It currently stands at 3015 which looks like all she wrote for this year, according to the current forecast. So just shy of 1400 miles in NY. My ski doo I put on 1086 miles on in Quebec this year with hopefully one...

Nice job!! Grinning ear to ear seeing that video.

Anyone who's accidentally bumped the throttle when backing up while standing up knows why even better. Of course I don't know this from experience o_O

I just switched to Duponts this season to give them a try. I have put 1000 miles on them with varying degrees of trail conditions and overall am very pleased with them. I can't say this for sure but it sure seems like the sled rolls easier up to the stop signs. I mean I really don't recall it...

I bought a used 2011 RS Vector GT with 1626 miles on it. The tank was full of fuel not sure of the age or the octane rating. The sled would not start until the 3rd or 4th attempt regardless of the temp. That first tank of fuel I was just over 15 mpg. The next 3 tanks were filled with 87...

I don't own of these so I can't actually check to see if that's the case but I was under the impression from this following quote that there are no cables from the throttle to the throttle body. Which would be very similar to the ski doo ace set up. Keep in mind I am referring to a 2016 and up...

Thanks for the feedback Snorunner. Too funny you mention the soft start spring from Barn of Parts. I had a Viper and now the Vector and both springs were replaced with soft starts from Travis. Just out of curiosity have you driven any of the ace engines from ski doo. It would be neat to hear...