Any Thoughts on Sidewinder MPG?

[Doc Harley]

make sure you burp the tank when filling to get in max gal.

Seriously! I thought only skidoo would do something that ignorant. Are you joking?

 

[Bigbluemachine]

If I can get 120 I would be satisfied. Where I ride there is gas usually every 100 miles.

 

[twiz28]

Racked up 100 miles with 1/8 of a tank left if the gauge is correct.

 

[AXR]

Seriously! I thought only skidoo would do something that ignorant. Are you joking?

Not joking. The tank is under the seat and the back of the sled is higher then the front. Filling the tank leaves air space at the back. Those of us that had vipers know all about it. Fill it to the bottom of the neck then put a knee on the back of the tunnel compressing the suspension slowly as to not bubble fuel all over the seat. Go back and add about another gal. It works best if you have someone hold the back down while you fill it, to get the max amount of space possible.

 

[Doc Harley]

Oh yeah.....I've been doing that for the last 8 seasons. Thought it was over. Lol......

 

[Motorhead]

Wow so there is hope on mpg. Had 1/3 tank left after a bit over 50 miles. Did not refill but I had the same amount when I picked it up from dealer and it took 6.5 gallons to top off. Rode through a snow event, 5 - 6" of new fluff!!

Was hoping for more than 1/2 tank left after the short ride, did not happen. Will refill next time out, or maybe forget that one and start over. Ha Ha!

 

[Doc Harley]

Same boat. Didn't know how much dealer filled. Then stopped to get more fuel. Reset trip, and didn't burp! I'll get it right next time.

 

[PigeonLake]

200 miles on mine. 120 miles per tank is what I am seeing with quick trail riding.

 

[Dieselxtx]

I rode with a nytro xtx 1.75 all stock 3-4 feet of fresh off trail 90% of the time he used 8.34gal and I used 8.33 that was in 86 miles so they are very comparable to the NA vipers and nytros I think trail riding will be the same results

 

[Doc Harley]

I rode with a nytro xtx 1.75 all stock 3-4 feet of fresh off trail 90% of the time he used 8.34gal and I used 8.33 that was in 86 miles so they are very comparable to the NA vipers and nytros I think trail riding will be the same results

Wonder if the gearing in the xtx is same as LTX?

If it's geared lower and 1.75 lug. My past experience says the difference is 3mpg +/- vs a 137" with taller gears?

 

[DMCTurbo]

Wonder if the gearing in the xtx is same as LTX?

If it's geared lower and 1.75 lug. My past experience says the difference is 3mpg +/- vs a 137" with taller gears?

The XTX 137 with the 1.75 has 21/41 gearing which I believe is the same as the LTX.