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Hi Guys, I had an issue where my rear heat exchanger had a cracked weld that resulted in coolant loss and the subsequent overheating of the motor. I limped it along for a while at slow speed before deciding to tow it back to the trailer. The weld has been fixed and there is no longer an...

Hi guys, While removing my gas tank to get access to a leaking heat exchanger I accidentally let the gas tank fall off of the tunnel while the fuel outlet hose was still attached which snapped off the outlet hose nipple of the fuel pump. I am not sure if I trust fixing it with JB Weld because...

Guys, this is driving me crazy. I recently purchased a 2017 Sidewinder LTX DX from my local dealer which he put 300 miles on last season. I have not driven it yet myself but I have noticed that when I spin my track under power on a stand it usually seems fine except for sometimes when I let...

Happy New Year everyone! Let's hope that 2015 brings us some much needed snow!

I tried to attach a very short (808 KB) video to a post but I received an error message that the file extension type (.MOV) is not allowed. 1) Can I save it on my computer as a different file extension type and then attach it? If so, please elaborate. 2) If video is allowed what is the...

My track stand that worked on my Apex will not work on my Viper because of the center mounting of the rear bumper. What are you guys using for a track stand on the Viper? Pictures & pricing would be very helpful.

Looking for some feedback from you guys on the build quality of these "made in MN" sleds. This is my 12th new Yamaha sled but it is the first one that is not made in Japan. I have my new 2015 RTX DX in my garage but have not ridden it yet. I am putting on some goodies like the sport front...

Guys, After 8 years and 9600 miles of trouble free riding it was finally time for me to retire the '07 Apex GT. It was a great ride and you guys have been so helpful over the years with getting my Apex dialed in. This week I will be trading the Apex in on a new 2015 Viper RTX DX. I am...

I will be taking delivery of my new 2015 RTX DX this week. The dealer is willing to swap out the stock track for something else if I want. He offered me a 1.75" track at no charge (even exchange and no labor cost) but that is too much lug height for me. I ride primarily groomed trails with...

My 2007 Apex GT has been a great sled but after 8 years and 9600 miles I am thinking about trading it in on a new sled. I rode the first pre production Vipers when they came out and I have to say that I loved the ride, light weight, and handling, but I was not impressed with the power compared...

My wife bought me an early Christmas present. Tuner skis and Bergstrom skegs! Scott Bergstrom recommended 8" triple points on the inside and a hard bar on the outside. Anybody else running this combination? Now if Santa would just bring me some snow!

I know that I have heard of some guys cutting two track windows wider to allow for slide replacement without having to pull the skid frame out. Has anyone had any adverse consequences doing this? I am assuming that I would simply use a sharp razor knife correct? I just want to make sure that...

Happy New Year Guys! I installed an Ice Ripper XT fully clipped track this season. I also installed a new set of the standard Yamaha slides at the same time. I set the track tension on the loose side (1 1/2 inch free hanging) and put on about 70 miles in what I would call poor conditions...

Hi guys! I tried Scott Grip Stick to install some grips on my friends Polaris and all seemed fine until he put the heaters on high which loosened the grips. From reading the instructions it looks like this adhesive is for motorcycle grips which of course are not heated. What is the best...

Hey Guys, I am thinking about upgrading my stock skis. I have heard good things about the new Tuner ski from Yamaha and also about the Pilot ski. Looking for feedback especially from those that have tried both. I have heard from a couple of TY guys that the Pilots will make my sled feel...

Guys, I am thinking about replacing my damaged studded track with an Ice Ripper XT (9077). However I am not sure if the Ice Ripper is going to give me enough traction. I realize that it is not going to be as good as the studs that I am accustomed to having on every sled I have ever owned...

I have attached a picture of the brake pads on my '07 Apex GT. The brake pad on the outside of the disc has about 1 mm of pad remaining but the inside pad still has about 5 mm of pad remaining. The sled has 7200 miles on it and the brakes have always worked very well. The caliper is fixed...

My original battery in my '07 Apex still shows good on my Optimate charger and it worked well last season. However I am thinking that after 5 years it may be time to replace it just for peace of mind. I am trying to decide if I should buy the same battery as a replacement or upgrade to...

Hey Guys, I hope that you all had a great winter! I got in four great trips but on the last one I let my track get too loose and my studs wore through my exhaust pipes right where the muffler assembly connects to the two pipes coming from the motor. I think that the stainless is probably...