Looking hard into nytros.....need some opinions/advice

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I've seen that sled for sale too, I have a 2009 RTX SE and it's one bad mofo...only thing i don't like about it is the rear "shredder" wheels, but it's a simple $50 swapout...
 
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Skeeterzx225 said:
I've seen that sled for sale too, I have a 2009 RTX SE and it's one bad mofo...only thing i don't like about it is the rear "shredder" wheels, but it's a simple $50 swapout...
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If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for yours??
 
yami123 said:
What do you guys think of this???? It's been on there for at least a few months now so I bet I could talk him down a bit.
http://www.sledswap.com/class/c/31821/L ... -WARR.html
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That price is about average. I would definitely stick with '09 or newer though. The 08 MTX's seem to do fine for the mountain riders, but I'm a ditch banger too and never got it quite to my standards. The RTX is a good choice with the shock package, but I think you'll find the 121" track a bit short. I extended my 08 to a 136 w/tipped rails and it was the PERFECT length for ditches. I have an XTX now and find the 144" track a bit too long for the ditch riding. Good luck! ;)!
 
Have you checked the classifieds here on TY? There are a couple of Nytros listed there. The plus side is that they're likely well maintained due to all the knowledge found here and I don't think anyone would post them on TY if the sleds were abused or a lemon, for fear of retribution.
 
Grimm said:
Have you checked the classifieds here on TY? There are a couple of Nytros listed there. The plus side is that they're likely well maintained due to all the knowledge found here and I don't think anyone would post them on TY if the sleds were abused or a lemon, for fear of retribution.
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The 09 listed there would be damn near perfect for what i'm looking for...too bad it's so damn far away. Other then that the only other one was a mountain sled. If you guys have any hook-ups on nytros in the northern illinois/southern wisconsin area please let me know. Thanks guys!
 
Road trip it or see if he would be willing to meet half way or look into getting it shipped? Have you looked into dealers in your area with leftovers yet?
 
it honestly doesnt cost that much to get a sled shipped. ive never done a sled, but i did an ATV from New York to North Dakota and it was only $325.00
 
torszula said:
I wouldn't recommend revalving the shocks until you ride the sled for a bit. MOST riders do not ride teh sled he way it was intended to be ridden and wasting $ on revalving is just not necessary. I can't tell you how many Nytros I fly by on the trails wondering what the hell they bought this sled for. If your shocks need to be revalved you will know it shortly.
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In terms of service required, I guess you could say that some can go much longer due to the fact they are barely heating up the shock, I'm saying the benefits of a revalve for ride comfort, and performance will be well worth the relatively low cost.

If you end up getting any "used" sled quite frankly it will need a freshen up at the least. If your going to go through the trouble of removing them, sending them out, you may as well have a "reputable shop" who knows what they are doing revalve, the extra cost is pretty low compared to everything else we spend on these machines. So scenario 1, used sled original owner states the sled is stock, didn't touch the shocks, well at 2+ years old, and if it has more than 2000 miles, your due for a shock service. Scenario 2, used sled original owner states they had the shocks rebuild before last season, unless he/she is the same size/weight and rides the same style, the valving is not going to work. Scenario 3, used sled, original owner dumped a grand and put all new Fox Zero's or Axis, last year, his loss, your gain, unfortunately you should still send them out to get revalved unless your size/weight and style match.

Can you run shocks with the same old oil for 10 years, sure, some do. But, if you ride the way you describe, you will benefit far more from a service/revalve, than not. The original shock oil gets contaminated pretty quickly as the rings and bore break-in. The stock valving leaves quite a bit on the table as well, Carver, Pioneer, Hygear have done quite a few revalves on the Nytro's. The stock valving on the S.E. makes you depend on the adjustment valves completely, very poor main valve stack in the shock itself, it is relatively stiff, but acts like a blow-off valve once a certain shaft speed/load is reached. The sled just slams through the stroke, this is not what you want if you plan on jumping (ditch banging) at all.

That sled looks fine, but it is difficult to tell from those pics. Any Nytro you pursue, you should check for sub-frame straightness, ball-joint wear, tunnel damage, rear skid wear/damage. Specifically the center shock, I had worn the chrome off the center shock shaft, that set me back about $300 bucks not including labor. It's difficult to see but if you look close with a light you might catch it, the shock will leak if this occurs. Look for any signs of a roll over, bent brackets under the hood, oil tank mounts are good indicator if damaged. Search for the above issues and you'll have plenty of knowledge before buying. You will probably be scared to buy a Nytro after reading all the posts but keep in mind, every brand forum on the internet is filled with complaints, and issues, it's just a matter of which issues you want to deal with. With Yamaha, it's suspensions, and given the sled you're coming from it's probably not a huge surprise.
 
yami123 said:
Can anyone talk me into buying a nytro over the sno pro 500??
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I did a review and somewhat of a comparison in the "Head to Head" forum. I'll say here that the SnoPro is certainly not for everyone. It really comes down to what you want out of a sled, if your trying to decide between the two sleds I would say you need to really consider what you can live with, and what you can live without.
 
LJ 452 said:
yami123 said:
Can anyone talk me into buying a nytro over the sno pro 500??
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I did a review and somewhat of a comparison in the "Head to Head" forum. I'll say here that the SnoPro is certainly not for everyone. It really comes down to what you want out of a sled, if your trying to decide between the two sleds I would say you need to really consider what you can live with, and what you can live without.
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Such a tough decision. I hate to leave yami, ALWAYS had great luck with them, never left me stranded ever. I really hate to give up the reliability but all these handling and subframe issues I hear about are also certainly something I don't want to deal with...hmmmm
 
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