Am thinking of changing to Yamaha

I'm not disappointed in my 07 vector at all. It rocks. Just this past weekend I went riding with a 600 Polaris, a rev 800 and a rev 600. Kept up no problem at all, even outrode the rev 600 (driver not as aggressive) and hung with the Polaris and 800 rev. On the lakes could EASILY drop the two 600's right off the line, no contest, and out pull the 800 off the line. up to 100 mph or so then the 800 would start to catch up. But if top speed is not your thing I would definatly go with one of the 3 cylinders. Try one, you will be suprised.
 
never could go back ta a 2 smoke, yes on paper they are heavier but they are so well balanced they wear their weight well. i have a 06 ATTAK which has the 136" track and every time i stop ANYWHERE i get looks and compliments (maby its the polished tunnel) and questions about how i like it, how it rides, hows the fuel, and can i try it! i like to talk about my sled when people ask its flattering, most of the looks come when i reach up and turn the key and it fires right up! no pulling, no smoking! 1500kms so far this year and no oil burned...just regular gas. just rember this saying that i read on hear a while ago when i first came to this site "Ride a yamaha 4 stroke and supper buys its self!"


P.S welcome to the site! best of luck on your decision i know i would do it all over again the same way i did it!
 
Almost looks like he was fishing? He didn't catch anything except the Truth. TY members will provide information as accurately as they can with no malice.
I would like to say Welcome Daytona and wish you good luck with your next sled, no matter the brand. And if you do get a Yamaha come to TY if you need anything.

:yam:

;)! :welc:
 
Daytona said:
Just need some advice on the Yamaha brand. I have all kinds of sleds in my life. Never a four stroke. Can anyone tell me about the Apex RTX. I ditchbang, trail ride, fields, etc. Basically all over. All I ever hear is the weight issue with the four stroke. Would it be an issue with the 150 horse power? I am not an aggresiver rider so I'm not worried about jumping and all that. I need something that I can mile out with not a lot of grief. I now own a 2005 rev and it just hasn't been reliable. I would appreciate any advice.
Thank You
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Daytona[/b]
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Trust you have taken the time to read the good stuff, the reviews, and all the rest in the Apex General and Mountain sections before you fall in love - that way you'll get more of a balanced view point that will help you make an informed decision.
All the best,
 
I have had Yamaha since 81 and love them. The fit and finish is second to none. And the reliability is the best in the business. I bought my first 4 stroke this season and love it. I'm getting the suspension set up now to my liking. Nothing pulls like that 4 cylinder and the sound is wild. I won't crap on 2-strokes either. I've always loved them but they are a different breed. You either love the 2-stroke or you don't. A few days ago a guy drove past on an SX700 and the 2 stroke smell was sweet. But it is nice to ride behind the 4-stroke and not choke on fumes. Once you get on the 4-Stoke you will fall in love.
 
i agree 100% with most opinions here. I too was riding 2 strokes for about 25 years. i was scared of the weight, the complexity etc... i bought an RTX and i will NEVER switch back. The motor is smooth, fast, and reliable. I can't ask for anything better. As far as weight goes, yah, it's heavier but you don't even notice it. I mean, can you tell when you have a full tank of gas in your 2 stroke vs when its empty?
 
40 years ago, I was looking into buying a motorcycle. I asked my new bride's dad what brand I should buy, because he had been a biker most of his life.

He told me that as long as it said Yamaha on it, buy it. This advice coming from a Pearl Harbor survivor who fought the Japs in the Pacific in WW II.

I did, and have been very happy ever since. I bought my first sled in 1971. Yes, it was a Yamaha.

I have friends with other brands of sleds. One by one, they have nearly all come over to Yamaha. My brother just bought an Attak, after 30 years as a Cat fanatic.

Over the years I have had many sleds. All Yamahas. I bought a new Apex RTX in '06, and may never trade it. This is the most awsome machine I have ever owned. You owe it to yourself to find out what it is that we are all raving about.
 
Daytona said:
Just need some advice on the Yamaha brand. I have all kinds of sleds in my life. Never a four stroke. Can anyone tell me about the Apex RTX. I ditchbang, trail ride, fields, etc. Basically all over. All I ever hear is the weight issue with the four stroke. Would it be an issue with the 150 horse power? I am not an aggresiver rider so I'm not worried about jumping and all that. I need something that I can mile out with not a lot of grief. I now own a 2005 rev and it just hasn't been reliable. I would appreciate any advice.
Thank You
This is my first posting on this site.
Daytona[/b]
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I can't comment on the Apex RTX, but I do own an Apex MTN, RS Venture GT, and a Venture Light. (150 HP / 120 HP / 80 HP) So I would just comment that from the riding style you have described, the 120 HP triple is probably all the motor you will ever need and a little lighter too. You will not be disapointed by it at all, and I would not hesitate to buy it no matter what sled form it was in. Just a heads up on a minor issue with the triples, I recommend that you do a search on "clutch rattle" in this forum. Out of the two triples I have, one has this rattle at low RPMs, the other does not. This is a very minor issue, but I wish it had not been a surprise to me. There's a $15 o-ring kit from Yamaha to quiet things down, FYI. Part # 8ES-SLIDR-KT-00.

;)!
 
I bought my apex in dec 05 wasn't sure about the 4-stroke thing at first but was confident being a Yamaha it would be a decent sled, well it has exceeded all expectaions for me, the fit and finish is second to none and the first time i turned that key and pushed in the fun flapper....well I knew I made the right choice in my sled.
Now your not an aggressive rider the rtx twin shock may be a tad stiff for you, the gt would make a better cruiser with some ditchbanging , but the ripsaw track doesn't float all that great in the 121 requires some work to keep it up.
all in all there is some minor bugs in these sleds (handwarmers, slide wear, exhaust donuts) but there is soloutions to these problems on TY and it'll be unlikley that a yamaha will leave you at the side of the trail.
good luck in your choice and welcome to the site
 
Daytona said:
Just need some advice on the Yamaha brand. I have all kinds of sleds in my life. Never a four stroke. Can anyone tell me about the Apex RTX. I ditchbang, trail ride, fields, etc. Basically all over. All I ever hear is the weight issue with the four stroke. Would it be an issue with the 150 horse power? I am not an aggresiver rider so I'm not worried about jumping and all that. I need something that I can mile out with not a lot of grief. I now own a 2005 rev and it just hasn't been reliable. I would appreciate any advice.
Thank You
This is my first posting on this site.
Daytona[/b]
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did you go with Yamaha?
 
Daytona said:
Just need some advice on the Yamaha brand. I have all kinds of sleds in my life. Never a four stroke. Can anyone tell me about the Apex RTX. I ditchbang, trail ride, fields, etc. Basically all over. All I ever hear is the weight issue with the four stroke. Would it be an issue with the 150 horse power? I am not an aggresiver rider so I'm not worried about jumping and all that. I need something that I can mile out with not a lot of grief. I now own a 2005 rev and it just hasn't been reliable. I would appreciate any advice.
Thank You
This is my first posting on this site.
Daytona[/b]
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I've spent a lot of saddle time on a Renegade, and I'll tell you honestly that the "weight problem" of the 4S yammies is w-a-a-y overblown. Their suspension and chassis are such that they are as nimble on the trail as your Rev, once you ascend the learning curve, and once you have your sled set up optimally to suit your riding style.

Your choice is going to be between the RTX, LTX, or GT. Personally, most of what I do it trail riding and only a small amount of ditch banging. I vastly preferred the GT to the RTX.

Be careful about drawing absolute conclusions from negative posts on this board. By its very nature, a forum like this tends to attract real snowmobile "enthusiasts", hard-core, high-mileage riders who love to tinker, and expect a lot from their sleds. I've talked to several dealers, one of them the largest Yamaha dealer in Minnesota (my son is a Yamaha tech in Minneapolis). The issues like driveshaft bearing failure, chaincase leakage - - (how can I put this...?) -- Those issues are far more common percentage-wise here among the hard core than they are in real life among the average snowmobilers. My dealer has sold hundreds of RX sleds since the Apex came out. He's seen one chaincase leak and two bearing failures.

Now, if you're a high-miler putting on 3000-5000 miles per year, then pay attention to these posts. Of course, with your Rev and BRP's rather well-know reliability issues, despite what you read here you will almost certainly find that your new Yamaha will be one of the most trouble-free sleds you've ever owned.
 
Thank you for the response. It was actually the Apex LTX I was looking at. I ride about 2000 miles a year. Not into tweaking and all that. Pretty much all these sleds from the box go fast enough for me. Just want something that doesn't blow up and is reliable. Some have said that on the Yamaha due to the weight you are tired at the end of the day of long riding. Some days I'm exhausted on my Rev as well. I am going to test drive a 2009 next winter and find out for myself.
thanks again
 
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