My Nytro replacement.

[stopdropanroll]

After 3 good years on my Nytro it was time to move on to a new sled. After riding the New Apex I was leaning that way, but then came along the new TURBO. I couldn't resist, liked my Nytro, but had spent a TON of money to be able to make that statement, and since nothing new from Yamaha in that chassis I made the leap.

I have 600 miles on so far and love it. Power is awesome, handling is the best I have ever had, though it does push in the corners, but thats with the stock 4" carbides. I really cannot believe how flat this sled corners for its high center of gravity and long track, almost 0 inside ski lift and super light steering, as light as my friend power steering Apex. No darting or nervous feel like my Nytro, and a insane balance for a 4S, makes me forget that it is a heavy machine. The ride is good, but not great, I know there is some fairly decent gains to be made @ HyGear for much less then I spent on my last sled.

I have had only one minor issue so far, the reverse beeper comes on once and a while after cycling the key, never has had a negative effect on the gears like other people have experienced but is annoying and a bit embarrassing.

Cat really seems to know how to make a great handling sled, their down fall is execution of mechanicals and engineering, I joked with some friends that if Yamaha and Cat shared some info they could both make a class leading snowmobile. The up side is they seem to address the issues quite fast and thats makes up for allot of the down falls.

All in all I am happy I made the move, and hope that Yamaha takes a few notes and steps up to the plate to match what is on the market now, I enjoyed my Yamaha experience, but it had some bitter moments as well, the wear items on my Nytro were overwhelming and costly every season. A fun sled to ride for sure, but left allot to be desired for at the end.

 

[Grimm]

I understand completely.

Why not just disconnect the beeper?

 

[KevinS]

Nice sled. I was always a Cat rider before switching to Yamaha when they came out with the Apex. Now that cat has this new chassis I may have to go back.

 

[Super Sled]

That looks awesome. Very nice! Did you take all of the orange parts off and pc them white? And is that the new Klim "Gear'd" wrap? Looks mint!

 

[stopdropanroll]

I understand completely.

Why not just disconnect the beeper?

It doesn't stay on, I just cycle the reverse and it goes away. I am eliminating the reverse next week, HYVO setup from STM. Don't trust the gears when up on the 2step @ 20+ PSI. Installing 1" Hacksaw and bunch of studs as well. With the winter we have been having I may spend more time then normal on the lake.

 

[pro116]

Looks sweet!I see many Ty'er also switched over too.Hopefully Yamaha steps up there game.They make a dependedable product and great fit and finish but they have to build what sells and the people want.

 

[stopdropanroll]

That looks awesome. Very nice! Did you take all of the orange parts off and pc them white? And is that the new Klim "Gear'd" wrap? Looks mint!

Only parts I coated was the rails, and my rack on the back, they are done in black, everything else was factory. I put the M seat on and made a custom cover with some gold stitch. I was going to do some gold PC but ran short on time and was worried about the match, maybe in the off season.

Yup thats the "geared" wrap, I like the gold, very different then other colors, got to admit I stole the scheme from Ski Don't.

 

[stopdropanroll]

Looks sweet!I see many Ty'er also switched over too.Hopefully Yamaha steps up there game.They make a dependedable product and great fit and finish but they have to build what sells and the people want.

Yup, I have no grudge with Yamaha, just can't see spending the coin on the same chassis. I still come on here a bunch just to say hi, maybe I will be back someday, but this machine is going to have to last for a while, getting married in the fall and moma wants some kids

 

[rindtj]

Looks sweet. I actually saw you in a bar in northern wisconsin a couple of weekend. I don't remember the name of the bar lol. It had Dom Capers picture signed in it.

 

[stopdropanroll]

Looks sweet. I actually saw you in a bar in northern wisconsin a couple of weekend. I don't remember the name of the bar lol. It had Dom Capers picture signed in it.

HA HA, yup that was Still Waters.

 

[AKrider]

Nice to see a positive review about the new Cat. I've been pretty interested in the F1100 NA. I'm glad to hear the handling is good, the Nytro's handling sucks. I knew it was bad but after riding my IQR it is hard to go back and put up with the Nytro. I do like the 4-stroke, but now it looks like Cat has a viable 4-stroke bump sled as well.

 

[journeyman]

Cool graphics. How is it running? Are you happy with it so far?

 

[09nytro]

Man I'm up in the air ..new cat or ski doo e-tech 800

 

[bottlerocket]

You posted a new polaris in another post 09nytro.... I think the cat needs support from the aftermarket for one more season to be problem free. They look good though. Hope yamy does something soon!

 

[berge75]

gears when up on the 2step @ 20+ PSI. Installing 1" Hacksaw and bunch of studs as well. With the winter we have been having I may spend more time then normal on the lake.[/quote]

Just a ? but why buy the long track then put a 1in track on it?