Comin' Over from Polaris....

[Grimm]

I wouldn't swap out the idlers just yet. See how they last first. Since you ride off trail so much more than on the trails, the wheels may last in your case. I believe it is due to the high speeds on hard trails that cause the wheels to overheat and grenade. Plus you may void your warranty if you change to larger wheels and possibly cracking the rail or breaking a weld.

Maybe this year will be the year that Yamaha admits responsiblity regarding the inferior wheels.

 

[Sled Solutions]

Okay, I need a push!!

Exactly how capable of an off trail machine is the Attak?? I've not ridden the Attak but a Apex stretched to 144 with a Expert X under it...hardley a comparison but all I've got.

I love the power but am concerned about the weight.

Second, when we do ride on trail and it's rough I hit it hard....how will the Mono Shock hold up. I'm 245 and have been told to go to a stiffer spring for my size.

So, in the real world how does the Attak eat up the bumps and handle powder??
I'm going tomorrow to discuss the details regarding the purchase and need some encouragment. I've been doing this for 4 days -> :exc:

I know the power rocks, no oil, fit and finish, ergo's and all that will make me happy but being on a 487 lbs. sled my whole life he additional 90 lbs or so concern me.

Thanks again all!!

 

[BBlueSRX]

Maybe this year will be the year that Yamaha admits responsiblity regarding the inferior wheels.

Yamaha has replaced 3 of them for me free of charge without a warrantee. They do have an updated part number on the idlers now.

 

[**sj**]

Okay, I need a push!!

Exactly how capable of an off trail machine is the Attak?? I've not ridden the Attak but a Apex stretched to 144 with a Expert X under it...hardley a comparison but all I've got.

I love the power but am concerned about the weight.

Second, when we do ride on trail and it's rough I hit it hard....how will the Mono Shock hold up. I'm 245 and have been told to go to a stiffer spring for my size.

So, in the real world how does the Attak eat up the bumps and handle powder??
I'm going tomorrow to discuss the details regarding the purchase and need some encouragment. I've been doing this for 4 days -> :exc:

I know the power rocks, no oil, fit and finish, ergo's and all that will make me happy but being on a 487 lbs. sled my whole life he additional 90 lbs or so concern me.

Thanks again all!!

Hey..here it is..the real deal..no b.s....the apex is not a capable off trail sled period...weight...lack of flotation in the ski's and skid compared to the weight make it want to sink like a rock......then there's getting up onto the snow....high engagement and poor rail attack angle (no pun intended)..cause trenching..

but...it can be made much better......smooth out and lower engagement some and add ski's with more flotation and even a o.e.m. skid plate and a arm protectors increase flotation..

this is the first "band aid"
the best improvement for getting up will be had by rolling the chaincase moving it down and back....this is the next "band aid"

the finest improvement would be removing weight and thereby improving the density over mass flotation equation...

now as to your skid question....IMHO...you should send your shock into pioneer performance (talk to bruce) and request a rebuild/revalve/respring to your weight...you will be happy on trail at the very least.

 

[Sled Solutions]

sj,

You've been very helpful and I appreciate that!! If you ever need anything we sell give me a call and I'll help ya back!!

Paul

 

[schmeg]

There are better off trail sleds out there for sure. For trail use its a dead ringer.

 

[iasledder]

For smoother engagement I find that the XS811 belt helps out a lot. However it will reduce your maximum RPM's, which primary weight changes can remedy.

 

[BOUNTYHUNTER]

...WELCOME TO TY


Enjoy the site

 

[Sled Solutions]

Again, thanks for all the help. I put my money on a Nytro yesterday that will get long tracked.

 

[accobra66]

Good move. My 2006 Attak sinks like a rock in the deep snow.

For me though, I ride 250 miles per day average on the trails. Would not consider another sled for that use.