Just a few Questions for RS Vector Owners

[snowfreak]

I have been a long time Polaris 2 Stroke fan but am switching this year mainly for the fuel economy and reliability of Yamaha. Last Yami I owned was a Phazer and I loved that little sled. First off I do most of my riding in Quebec and it gets damn cold up there. I have had times with my Polaris with electric start that would not turn over due to the severe cold. No big deal just launch onto the pull cord untill it starts. How do you start the Vectors when it's that cold? Is there a bigger cold cranking amp battery than a conventional electric start sled? Can it be jump started? Approximately how long of a warm up period does the sled need if it was 30 below zero. Now that the Vector switched to the Mono shock design skid will that take care of some of the track noise, hyfax issues I have read about. Any insight on these questions would be greatly apprecaited. Thanks

 

[Tork]

I have been a long time Polaris 2 Stroke fan but am switching this year mainly for the fuel economy and reliability of Yamaha. Last Yami I owned was a Phazer and I loved that little sled. First off I do most of my riding in Quebec and it gets damn cold up there. I have had times with my Polaris with electric start that would not turn over due to the severe cold. No big deal just launch onto the pull cord untill it starts. How do you start the Vectors when it's that cold? Is there a bigger cold cranking amp battery than a conventional electric start sled? Can it be jump started? Approximately how long of a warm up period does the sled need if it was 30 below zero. Now that the Vector switched to the Mono shock design skid will that take care of some of the track noise, hyfax issues I have read about. Any insight on these questions would be greatly apprecaited. Thanks

Had a vector all year. The rx guys say that at -40 some of them need to be jumped on last years Manitoba ride. Very easy to jump as is has cables that come out to the edge of the hood. The 20 series was on the 05 sleds the Apex 06 will have the 14 which is 4 lbs lighter not sure about the vector. You will love the Vector. And with the mono it is even better.
Hyfax wear happens fast at first. Got 1300 on mine and 2/3 worn but that last 1/3 could give me another 1500 miles with good sno conditions.
Noise is more related to the track, not sure if the 06 is better. I only get the noise if I am road riding with low sno.

 

[QCRider]

I have been a long time Polaris 2 Stroke fan but am switching this year mainly for the fuel economy and reliability of Yamaha. Last Yami I owned was a Phazer and I loved that little sled. First off I do most of my riding in Quebec and it gets damn cold up there. I have had times with my Polaris with electric start that would not turn over due to the severe cold. No big deal just launch onto the pull cord untill it starts. How do you start the Vectors when it's that cold? Is there a bigger cold cranking amp battery than a conventional electric start sled? Can it be jump started? Approximately how long of a warm up period does the sled need if it was 30 below zero. Now that the Vector switched to the Mono shock design skid will that take care of some of the track noise, hyfax issues I have read about. Any insight on these questions would be greatly apprecaited. Thanks

One thing I do notice about the Vector is that it takes more time to warm up than my RX-1. No big deal, just needs a couple more minutes. Other than that, jump on it and go, you will love it. I honestly would be happy with a Vector, I bought the RX-1 because I had ridden one and knew what I was getting and guessed (correctly) that the RA Mono would be good.

 

[Tork]

Good point on the warm up. It is a couple three minutes on the first start of the day.

 

[Groomerdriver]

I added Yammi's accessory block heater and I used it last weekend. The sled started right up with little choke, and the light went off in about 10 seconds indicating it was warm and ready to go! I'm also adding Yammi's high end battery tender (can't remember the name) and will keep that plugged in as well. With these 2 items, I'd guess that you'd be safe in just about any temperature.

Beware - I also switched from Polaris (bought 14 of them and still have 2) and IMO the Vector is a "one layer of clothing" colder sled to ride. I had the Venture windshield ut on and notice very little difference vs. stock, and are waiting for the accessory Touring Flairs to come in which will divert the wind thats currently hitting me in the legs.

 

[ssvolvo]

I also do most all of my miles in Quebec. The coldest I saw this winter was -20f. The sled started right up but gave me that "I don't want to start feeling". The key to starting any sled in the cold is not to keep cranking it over. I keep a portable hair dryer in my luggage with a short extension cord. I only needed it once this winter while it rained all night and the throttle froze. I've used it numerous times to get 2 strokes started in the morning at -40. I wouldn't be without it. just put it on the intake for 15 minutes and sleds always start right up. The block heater is a better idea as most motels in Quebec have outside power for car heaters.
I also had 12 new Polaris sleds in the last 10 years(wife and I). The first time you fuel up you will realize how much more beer money you have. Last weekend a friend and I went to Montmagny for 3 days and the Vector uses one third less fuel than his XC-600. Plus no oil to add on the trip. In Quebec you willsave $20 plus in gas every day then add another $15 in oil. You will love the Vector if you had Polaris XC's.

 

[Flipper]

My Vector has fired right up on several mornings at -30.