FX Nytro Gauge pod.

[Superman]

Gotta say I'm dissapointed with Yamaha's decision to use the phazer style pod instead of making something cool and new or even taking the one off the Apex. You have to switch between odometer, tach and trip meters.....And there's no clock, which I love on the Attak. I could see not having a analog tach on a Phazer or a touring sled but not a "High Performance" model like the FX Nytro. Cost and Weight doesn't make any sense as I don't think there would be much either way.

I want as much as I can get for 10 grand. :ORC

 

[RSVECTORFREAK]

Yeah I'm not fond of that gauge pod either..

 

[Srxspec]

The digital tach read out is great. It responds quicker and shows you exactly what RPM you're running. My only wish is the odometer/tach option was just a little bit larger font. Otherwise it's greta and functional!

 

[GypsyRoots]

The digital tach read out is great. It responds quicker and shows you exactly what RPM you're running. My only wish is the odometer/tach option was just a little bit larger font. Otherwise it's greta and functional!

I thought that the manual says you are not supposed to use the tach while riding because it is not accurate. It even says "rpm/min" on it's display, doesn't it?

 

[Srxspec]

I never noticed that before Gypsy. What the heck is the reason for even having a tachometer on the sled if you're not supposed to use it while riding? I thought that was the whole reason for a tachometer was to monitor the operating RPM. I can count the amount of times I've switched from the tachometer to the odometer on 1 hand (I rarely look at the odometer)!

 

[TurboJamie]

Its just like the phazer hit the mode button to switch between trip/odo/tach.

One thing I will miss is the clock.

 

[700Canuk]

I just rode the sled... trust me you will not miss the clock or the Apex/Attak guages. I thought so too. Now I just won't want to stop riding, so the clock won't matter... lol.

 

[GypsyRoots]

I never noticed that before Gypsy. What the heck is the reason for even having a tachometer on the sled if you're not supposed to use it while riding? I thought that was the whole reason for a tachometer was to monitor the operating RPM. I can count the amount of times I've switched from the tachometer to the odometer on 1 hand (I rarely look at the odometer)!

Yeah! I'm with you...
But it is on the note box on page 5-5 of the Phazer's owner's manual...

"Use the engine speed meter only when checking the snowmobile and performing basic maintenance. The engine speed meter should not be used while riding the snowmobile since the reading will vary from the actual engine speed."

I thought that was weird too, but... there it is in black and white, so... so much for the accuracy of our digital tachometers eh?!

 

[ReX]

I find the clock on my RTX extremely functional. I often going out for a quick ride, squeezing it in before an appointment (picking up kids, dinner, meeting my wife, etc.) and the clock is turning out to be one of the most useful, yet simple features.

With the clock in the gauge there is no more stopping, pulling off a glove, and dragging my sleeve back to check the time. Now all I have to do is glance at the gauge pod and keep on riding.

I just checked out Skidoo's new "electronic" gauge. That looks like its going to be a very nice. Its too bad Yamaha didn't go with a more functional gauge or offer a gauge "upgrade" like Skidoo did.

I keep thinking that the ultimate system for me would be if Yamaha offered a gauge upgrade that integrates GPS along with the features that Skidoo is now offering.

Another feature I've been thinking about more and more recently is having the ability to get help in an emergency. Something like a GPS embeded communication system like GM's On-Star.

I would definitely be willing to pay for these features.

 

[Mtnviper]

The Phazer IPC is "OK", but I perfer the one on my Viper. I guess I'm kinda old fashioned, but like tach's with needles. Speedometer dosn't matter as much to me, since I mostly mountain ride.
After thumbing through Snowtech, and seeing what the others offer for guages. It makes the Phazer/Nytro gauge seem rather minimal.

 

[DANX123]

i have similar feelings for the gauge pod. it seemed okay on a budget phazer but lacking in this machines makeup. i feel gauges have evolved and yamaha on the apex has one of the best. ill wait and see what happens next year before i purchase another yamaha.

 

[fatworm99]

I find the clock on my RTX extremely functional. I often going out for a quick ride, squeezing it in before an appointment (picking up kids, dinner, meeting my wife, etc.) and the clock is turning out to be one of the most useful, yet simple features.

With the clock in the gauge there is no more stopping, pulling off a glove, and dragging my sleeve back to check the time. Now all I have to do is glance at the gauge pod and keep on riding.

I just checked out Skidoo's new "electronic" gauge. That looks like its going to be a very nice. Its too bad Yamaha didn't go with a more functional gauge or offer a gauge "upgrade" like Skidoo did.

I keep thinking that the ultimate system for me would be if Yamaha offered a gauge upgrade that integrates GPS along with the features that Skidoo is now offering.

Another feature I've been thinking about more and more recently is having the ability to get help in an emergency. Something like a GPS embeded communication system like GM's On-Star.

go to walmart and get a timex wrist watch take the bands off and stick velcro on the back of it. my nephew has a 2000 mxz 700 and his is still running and is about as accurate as a cell phone.

 

[rage man]

The Phazer IPC is "OK", but I perfer the one on my Viper. I guess I'm kinda old fashioned, but like tach's with needles. Speedometer dosn't matter as much to me, since I mostly mountain ride.

i hate the needles when your trying to do clutching i find that 9/10 of the time you cant tell exactually where its at because ur trying to ride and look at the same time and the sleds shaking around so i will like the digital gage

 

[Mtnviper]

A gage that is switchable between digital display and analog (Cat) is the best of both worlds. Actually if Yamaha made the MPH/RPMs switchable, it would help. My old eyes have a hard time picking up the small numbers,when clutch tuning my buddy's Mtnlite!
On the older sleds with round gauges, we used to rotate the tach so the sweet spot is straight up, like they do on race cars. Looked a little funny, but made it easy to see where you needed to be with a quick glance.

 

[ReX]

I find the clock on my RTX extremely functional. I often going out for a quick ride, squeezing it in before an appointment (picking up kids, dinner, meeting my wife, etc.) and the clock is turning out to be one of the most useful, yet simple features.

With the clock in the gauge there is no more stopping, pulling off a glove, and dragging my sleeve back to check the time. Now all I have to do is glance at the gauge pod and keep on riding.

I just checked out Skidoo's new "electronic" gauge. That looks like its going to be a very nice. Its too bad Yamaha didn't go with a more functional gauge or offer a gauge "upgrade" like Skidoo did.

I keep thinking that the ultimate system for me would be if Yamaha offered a gauge upgrade that integrates GPS along with the features that Skidoo is now offering.

Another feature I've been thinking about more and more recently is having the ability to get help in an emergency. Something like a GPS embeded communication system like GM's On-Star.

go to walmart and get a timex wrist watch take the bands off and stick velcro on the back of it. my nephew has a 2000 mxz 700 and his is still running and is about as accurate as a cell phone.

That's a good idea. I never thought a clock was needed in the past, but now that I've had it you're nephew's idea is a simple solution.

Of course its not as classy as a functional, integrated gauge with a backlight for night use...