snobill
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Looking at one for my kid ,4700 miles any big problems with these sleds ?
Brotherdan
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- 2011 apex xtx blue, starr suspension,gytr front shocks,camso 1.5 track cut down, snowtrackers work in process,2003 rx1er originally 121 converted to 136"monoshock 2 ck136 rear suspension with clicker vector ltx shock,muffin works tunnel extension, seat concepts(wrp) seat,apex hooked handlebars converted to all underhood wiring,8"lake effect billet aluminum riser,gytr frontshocks,yamaheater hand warmer kit,rocks ridelite,rocks power supply, rocks heated bag,, tunnel braces,blue skid plate,garmin gps, aggressive snowtrackers on apex single keel skis,rollerski ski wheel kit,108 warthog studs&blue studboy backers,pioneer wheel lowering kit, dupont slides, 4th wheel kit,yamaha saddle, tank& windshield bags, powermadd led handguards, bar mount mirror kit, apex radiator& electric fan added, apex rear cooler,autometer temp guage, apex new style large diameter drive shaft with extroverts machined for chaincase,thunder products clutching,1987 enticer 340ltr 2100miles,1984 enticer 340,1996 wolverine 350,big wheel kit,winch,racks,k&n,full skidplates
These are a very nice machine,my cousin has a red 02 with over 10,000 miles on original engine which has never been apart&still runs&goes great.they are old tech so don’t expect the best suspension but for a durable sled they are awesomeLooking at one for my kid ,4700 miles any big problems with these sleds ?
wantsnow
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Great sled but requires a bit of extra maintenance of cleaning the power valves
snobill
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How often do you have to clean them ? If I use good oil like clots that should help
ishpeming fan
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very good sleds. they corner like they are on rails! Rear end is A bit rough,even back then,but im sure your son will love it.
ishpeming fan
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Every year is best. easy peasy.
wantsnow
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Great sled but requires a bit of extra maintenance of cleaning the power valves
Great sled but requires a bit of extra maintenance of cleaning the power valves
Yes yearly would be best but good oil does help. If not cleaned they can gum up and be difficult to remove and obviously not work properly. That can also break the cables that operate them. Not a difficult job once you have done it a couple of times. Certainly wouldn’t hold me back from buying one. There is also a Venom 600 which looks the same but has no power valves
snobill
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Thanks guy’s I wish there was a venom around here that would be plenty for him .
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Snobill , They are a great sled ! There is a guy in Nekoosa that has Three of them and knows almost everything about them . He had one that went over 18,000 miles before the bottom end let loose . If you end up getting one and have questions I can give you his email. The shocks can be rebuilt ! The rear suspension can be made to ride pretty well. This the only down fall for this sled .
03RX1-ER-LE
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Bullet proof, had an 03 Viper ER I purchased new and at 4,500 miles traded even up for a 03 RX1 ER with 2k miles (Jan 06) that was in need of a track. My buddy I ride with has a 04 Venom ER, he purchased same time I purchased my 03 Viper, it is currently at 8k miles with no issues, since he purchased his 16 SR Viper DX it is now a loaner sled.Looking at one for my kid ,4700 miles any big problems with these sleds ?
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TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980
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They are a good sled. Go for it. Plenty of suspension for a kid. Besides. They don't care!!! that's what my Kid told me one time.
They are just happy to be on the flipper.
They are just happy to be on the flipper.
vipermike2002
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Good sleds. Just older so give it a good look before buying. Plenty of used parts around for them and easy to work on.
My ears miss that sweet sounding pv'd 3cyl 02 Viper but my back does not.
Rebuild and revalve the shocks. Look up BTV's post on the 2 smoke side on setting up the pro action skid. This does help a lot. Stretching it to 136 and using Apex skis also improves the handling.
Rebuild and revalve the shocks. Look up BTV's post on the 2 smoke side on setting up the pro action skid. This does help a lot. Stretching it to 136 and using Apex skis also improves the handling.
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Thanks guy’s I wish there was a venom around here that would be plenty for him .
Just saw this, I know it's quite a ways away though, but they are out there. Maybe somebody else?
https://lansing.craigslist.org/snw/d/new-washington-yamaha-sx-venom/7040704183.html
snobill
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Thanks but I got him a viper
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