03 rx1 WHATS IT WORTH?

[jdp1under]

HEY GUYS IM NEW HERE BUT A REGULAR ON THE TY VIPER FORUM. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTRESTED IN GETTING A RX1 TO ADD TO THE STABLE. I JUST CAME ACROSS ON 2003 YAMAHA RX10RSH THIS IS WHAT THE ADD SAYS? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? THE MACHINE HAS 2500 MILES ON IT AND EVERYTHING LOOKS PERFECT. HES ASKING $2750. LOOKING FOR GUIDENCE IS THIS A GOOD MACHINE AND IS IT A GOOD DEAL??

THANKS IN ADVANCE ALL OPINIONS WELCOME!

 

[04rxw10]

its just a Yamaha's model number in other words its a RX-1 ER LE

ER = Electric Start with Reverse
LE = Limited Edition

NADA lists it for $3200

 

[jdp1under]

THAT HELPS NOW I CAN SEARCH FOR SPECS! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE MACHINE PROS CONS WAIT FOR SOMETHING NEWER?

 

[Yamadog]

03's a bit rouhg riding with the old pro action suspension and the (some) motors had a bit of an oil consumption problem. $2750 isn't a bad price and the miles are low if he took care of it it is a deal. My 03 has 14,000 miles on it with 2 blown motors, changed the rear suspension, 13mm sway bar, Ohlin front shocks and simmons skis.

If its your first 4 stroke its a cheap way to find out if you like them you'll always be able to sell it for what you paid for it and upgrade later. 05's were a much improved machine if you can find one.

 

[04rxw10]

I have a 04 Warrior the long track (136) of the RX-1 (121) I love it now you need to look for cracks in the W arm on the front of the skid there has been problem with them but I haven't had one.

As Yamadog said the 03 did have and oil burning issue but it was about 1 quart for 1000 miles (I think) not sure on that. For the price Yamadog has another good point if you don't like it you can sell it for what you paid. But for that price I would jump on it I paid $4500 for mine 2 years ago.

 

[jdp1under]

GREAT INFO IS THERE A DIP STICK EASILY ACCESABLE TO TELL IF ITS LOW ON OIL? IM GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT TOMMOROW. ANY OTHER DESIGN FLAWS? I RIDE A 02 VIPER SO IM WELL AWARE OF THE NO-ACTION SUSPENSION! NOT THE END OF THE WORLD IM 31 SO THE BEATING DOENT BOTHER ME TOO MUCH!

THANKS AGAIN!

 

[ahicks]

GREAT INFO IS THERE A DIP STICK EASILY ACCESABLE TO TELL IF ITS LOW ON OIL? IM GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT TOMMOROW. ANY OTHER DESIGN FLAWS? I RIDE A 02 VIPER SO IM WELL AWARE OF THE NO-ACTION SUSPENSION! NOT THE END OF THE WORLD IM 31 SO THE BEATING DOENT BOTHER ME TOO MUCH!

THANKS AGAIN!

Regarding the suspension, 31 or no, they're a great platform for a suspension conversion.....

 

[04rxw10]

GREAT INFO IS THERE A DIP STICK EASILY ACCESABLE TO TELL IF ITS LOW ON OIL? IM GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT TOMMOROW. ANY OTHER DESIGN FLAWS? I RIDE A 02 VIPER SO IM WELL AWARE OF THE NO-ACTION SUSPENSION! NOT THE END OF THE WORLD IM 31 SO THE BEATING DOENT BOTHER ME TOO MUCH!

THANKS AGAIN!

The dip stick is in the oil tank on the right side of the motor in front of the brake. You can see the tank there is a plug on the top unplug it and unscrew the dip stick out of the tank.

 

[jdp1under]

NICE GUYS THIS IS JUST LIKE THE TY VIPER BOARD PLENTY OF HELP AND FAST... I AM GOING TO LOOK AT THE SLED TOMMOROW AND IF ITS AS GOOD AS THE GUY SAYS I WILL HOPEFULLY ADD IT TO THE STABLE!

SO WHATS THE MOST COMMON SUSPENION SWAP GUYS DO TO THIS MACHINE. M-10? I LIKE THE THOUGHT OF A 136

 

[04rxw10]

If you look over in the garage section you will find a lot of different swaps. I'm putting a Ski-Doo SC3 from a Adrenalin 800 (121) getting custom tip-up extensions to make it a 136 plus a few other mods to it. Rockmiser did this to his 05 Warrior last year and he loves it it all depends on you knowledge and $$$$ how much you want to do to it.

P.S. not trying to do a Mods job but you might want to put in your location. (Site Rules)

 

[jdp1under]

OK WILL DO

 

[Bluebullet]

RX1

I bought mine last year, had about 6000 miles on it and gave around 3,000 for it in july( summer price) Mine has some good upgrades:
Ohlins rear shock, Ripsaw track, 184 pics, Dooly carbides. I added 3 inches of foam to seat, ECP intake kit with Evac this year.
I came off stock Viper and SRX and to compare the ride my RX1 handles the bumps much better! It took awhile to get it to corner, ( went back to straight single carbides and did the ski shim) and now it handles well!
I have thought of goining back to an SRX but not for an every day ride. I ride my viper on the local narrow trails but use the RX1 on the wider state trials most of the time. Only downfall now is mine does use about 1 QT of oil every 700 miles or so. I bought it to enter into the 4 stroke world and liked it so much I bought an 05 RX1 warrior this summer! Next summer I want to move up to an Attack! That's my 2 cents!

 

[jdp1under]

THANKS BLUE SOUNDS LIKE OVERALL I WAS A GOOD BUY! IM REALLY CONSIDERING THIS ONE BECAUSE IM LOOKING FOR A BETTER LONG RANGE SLED. I LOVE TO RACK UP MILES BECAUSE THE SEASON IS SO SHORT AND I ONLY HAVE SO MUCH TIME. I WILL BE KEEPING THE VIPER FOR SURE BECAUSE YOU GOT TO LOVE THE 2 STROKE FOR FUN!

 

[04rxw10]

You will love the fuel mileage with the 4 stroke I get around 15-18 mpg depends on my thumb position. I have seen 20 only once but that was putting the trails with my 4 yr old son on the sled with me.

 

[jdp1under]

OK LAST SORRY ABOUT DRAGING THIS ON BUT THIS IS A BIG DECISION. I LOOKED AT THE MACHINE TODAY THE BODY IS MINT COSMETICS MINT. TRACK MINT SUSPENION MINT. UPGRADE OF SIMIONS SKIS NICE AND SOME SADDLE BAGS.

THE ONLY THING I DIDNT LIKE WAS ON START UP THE PRIMARY CLUTCH WAS MAKING A WHISTLE AND LITTLE CONTINIOUS CLUNKING? NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE IS THE CLUTCH SHOT OR NEED A REBUILD. 2500 MILES ON SLED. ASLO THE OWNER TOLD ME THE JACK SHAFT WAS REPLACED IN JAN OF 09. DEALER TOLD HIM THAT SOMTIMES THE BEARINGS GO AT THIS MILAGE?

THANKS FOR STICKING WITH THIS POST.. PS THE PRICE IS NOW DOWN TO 2400......