Just upgraded 05 RX-1 to 09 Apex LTX GT

[Powerguy]

Just made the switch to a 09 Apex LTX GT. Low miles with three years of YES warranty remaining. The sled came studded down the middle (106 or 108 I believe) with cobra 6" carbides, larger boggie wheels (to reduce hyfax wear) and the yamaha low snow kit (extra set of smaller wheels), and the extra tall winshield. I plan to add the 7.1 spring this fall.

Has anyone here used the cobra carbides with a lightly studded track? I am about 300# fully dressed with gear and not a real agressive rider but ride a lot of bumps here in the Northeast. Handling and suspension setup tips appreciated.

 

[halfast]

congrats on the new sled !!!!

 

[new rob]

cobra carbides work well i'd install more studs

 

[viper7mi]

I have a 06 Attak with 108 studs and it hooks up great.

 

[Riceburner]

Cobra's and Sno Trackers seem to liked the most with stock ski's.

I would not install more studs. With your weight and a 136" track you will not need them.

I ran a Warrior and my buddy still runs it with 108. Works great and still all there after 6 years and many Km of riding.

 

[Powerguy]

Thanks all. Looking forward to next winter.

 

[sgilbert]

congrats on the new windshield. the sled that came with it is really nice. I thought mine was tall

 

[Winderallday!]

spring

definately get your shock revalved same time you add more spring to the shock. Suggest rear heat exchanger if you don't have one.

That's quite the heat houser on that rig!

Have fun........!

 

[Powerguy]

Re: spring

definately get your shock revalved same time you add more spring to the shock. Suggest rear heat exchanger if you don't have one.

That's quite the heat houser on that rig!

Have fun........!

I think it is the tallest windshield that Yamaha makes for the Apex. I also have the original windshield that is probably too short for me. I am 6' 4" so a higher windshield is a good thing.

 

[Carver]

I installed the cobras on my 121" Apex. I am studding this summer, the Cobras made a world of difference. After I installed the Cobra's, I immediately started looking into studs. They are AMAZING!! You will lose a bit on top end (not much) and there is more steering effort, but the trade-offs were skis that work. Well worth it!

 

[Powerguy]

Need to order BB spring and decide between the 6.5 and the 7.1 spring. From what I have read I am between the two at 300# and do not ride that aggressively but the trails here can be rough. I had the 6.5 on my RX-1 which seemed to work well. Advice appreciated.

 

[whitedust1]

I use 8" Bergstrom triple points with skis savers & shims for your set up on a 2007 Attak. Carves well & no darting with stock skis. www.BergstromSkegs.com

 

[Nick1945]

Congrats on the sled, that is a really tall windshield, but it should keep you warmer.

 

[Powerguy]

Thanks, Just replaced the windshield with a medium height. Plan to keep the cobra carbides as I have heard good things about tehm and I would have to fill the holes in the skis if I changed.

Really looking for advice on big boy spring. Thanks all.

 

[410shooter]

LTX

Congrats on the new sled, you will love it. Someone said add a rear heat exchanger, your sled already has it as standard, 2009 first year. I have a 2008 LTX and did add the exchanger, great addition. Enjoy