2006 attak 1000

[waynemags]

hey all. new to me 2006 attak 1000. looks to be in very good shape. bought because was a forced sale for cheep. i thought anyways. whats the good and bad about these? anything to worry about or look close at? ive had many sleds over the years but this is first 4 stroke. any info would be great. also new to forum.

 

[sheetwright]

Check the rear suspension tubes for cracks or fractures. 2006 didn't have as much support as the newer models. Also check your doughnuts.

 

[yamadoo]

Careful you will get the perma grin , that is the smile you can not wipe off every time you squeeze the throttle or happy lever.

Seriously as a trail rider very rarely do I notice the weight the competition talks about but every time I squeeze I just smile.

You will love the motor, clutching is good, slides wear to the line fast and very slow after that. Your idler wheels will need a close check as does the W arm of front part of rear suspension, and check bearings drive and jack shafts. These sleds will run forever. I have 12 k miles on an 06 apex. Some have 20 up to 40 thousand miles on them. Check wear parts and ride on.

Enjoy
Yamadoo

 

[actionjack]

What's the mileage.
Loose tunnel protectors 3k miles
Worn front end bushings 2-4k miles
Exhaust donuts 2-5k miles
Driveshaft 7-10k miles

When buying a used sled I would check the ski alignment - should be 1/4 to 1/2" toe out. Checking this may manifest tweaked front suspension parts.

Handwarmers on early Apex models are weak.
Rider forward/engine braking may cause darting.
Check the driveline bearings.
If your skid arms look like rusting heaps send them to Half-baked for the beef up.
Adjust your suspension to get the a-arms as level to the ground as possible and squeeze the fun flipper.

You can read for days here on how to address each.

 

[yamadoo]

Some of the warnings have happened to Yamaha riders. But not all sleds have these issues at these miles. I have the original drive shaft at 12k, had it out at 10+k and looked over real well, did not xray but since I am in my 50's and ride with much less pounding than I did when I brooke my 97 drive shaft I put it back in.

I agree look all those things over, they may need attention, but maybe not.

 

[waynemags]

i forgot. 4600kms. its in shop right now getting a good going through. they tell me so far so good.

 

[thor452]

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