buying a 06 apex rtx, anything i should know?

granto211

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plan on driving to pick up tomorrow? the sled has 3000 miles on it and is all stock. im just wondering if theres anything i should know or look for upon inspection. im super stoked and cant wait to ride . i plan to get a clutch kit and exhaust right away for it so if theres any recommendations for that im ll ears. i had a hauck stage 2 on my sxr 500 and loved it. :yam:
 
I have an 06 RTX an in box stock form it is a pig for handling.....adding pilots, 13mm bar, lowering the front and tweaking the rear will transform it into a great trail sled
 
I think that was the only year that the RTX had the Mono suspension. Don't expect to ride it like an RTX without breaking something.

Ask about slider wear and if he upgraded the wheels to larger or better ones.
 
A couple of updates came in handy:
1. '07 grip heaters.
2. Chaincase cover ('06 covers did not have in inner wall for the gasket to bump up against, gasket could get sucked in & c-case oil would leak out).
3. Add a rear heat exchanger, weren't std on '06's.
4. Cracked fornt pivot arm on rear suspension.
5. Simons or Doo Pilots improve cornering. If you leave the stocker skis on, consider Woodys Dooly's, Qualcomp Cobra Heads or Snow Trackers.

Other than these items, the sleds are gas-n-go.
Enjoy.
 
Yes, best looking sled ever (with the little windshield)

Stock skis suck on any yamaha 4 stroke

The durability of the mono is better than the newer RTX Apex's in my opinion.

jackshaft bearings need to be changed often

going to need exhaust donuts soon

make sure the rubber is still on the rear inner wheels

ripsaw tracks are soft. check and see that the studs are all there and not overtightened.

awesome sled! Hygear dual rate springs do wonders to the rear shock.
 
It is a great sled I have had 3 of these sleds and passed down 2 of them. To my wife and daughter.
Yes they need dual darbides and some treaking but over all are a great sled. I drive a attack gt but you can't beat the seat of the 06 rtx. This sled bone stock will blow your mind and almost any other sled you come up against. Enjoy it....
 
RTX Meirda said:
Yes, best looking sled ever (with the little windshield)

Stock skis suck on any yamaha 4 stroke

The durability of the mono is better than the newer RTX Apex's in my opinion.

jackshaft bearings need to be changed often

going to need exhaust donuts soon

make sure the rubber is still on the rear inner wheels

ripsaw tracks are soft. check and see that the studs are all there and not overtightened.

awesome sled! Hygear dual rate springs do wonders to the rear shock.
Over tighten the studs ?
I just installed 96 on mine made them flush + to the track hope i will be ok ?
 
fricken awesome sled, best 5k i ever spent!! only probs are the handwarmers which ive read a little bit about the expensive yamaheaters:( had to tightn the mono shock all the way under the sled and notice it bottoms ounce in awhile but still a very nice ride. cant believe the power!!!!
looking for hid's ,exhaust, and possibly clutch any advise?
 


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