New 2017 Yamaha Sleds...

[gytr done]

Here in Kanata, it looks like the sneak peak tour is booked for March 22 & 23.
http://www.sensplex.ca/fieldhouse-indoor-field

Thanks Grimm

 

[gytr done]

Supposedly, Yamaha is having a sled ride in Hammond, Ontario on Sat. Jan.23, 2016.
Someone on here stated that they will be bringing 2017 MY sleds.
Can anyone actually confirm that this info is true.
I would bet that they will be bringing 2016 MY, NOT 2017.

X2

 

[fishstick]

Saw the 2017 release date is March 1st 2016 can't see them bringing 2017 sleds a full month out before the actual release date

 

[veemaks]

Anyone heard something more on the 2017 models? Dealers in Sweden are starting to dump prices on 2016 SRVipers by $3000 or more. Is this becuase new model reveal will kill the market, or just bad sales? My 2 cents is that something is actually brewing...

 

[ntm_08]

Anyone heard something more on the 2017 models? Dealers in Sweden are starting to dump prices on 2016 SRVipers by $3000 or more. Is this becuase new model reveal will kill the market, or just bad sales? My 2 cents is that something is actually brewing...

Same here in Norway. But more like 2000$... Maby the new Engine Rods news stopped the sale or something is coming. I personally tink its the first option.

 

[4StrokeAddict]

I don't think bad rods is widely known outside of this forum. Its only the boost and go fast guys that are going to experience a problem. That is a small percentage of the population to begin with. Those guys are the enthusiasts that will also be paying attention to boards like this. Out of those guys, how many are active on this board. I saw a comment on another board, but very limited compared to here.

 

[whitedust1]

Anyone heard something more on the 2017 models? Dealers in Sweden are starting to dump prices on 2016 SRVipers by $3000 or more. Is this becuase new model reveal will kill the market, or just bad sales? My 2 cents is that something is actually brewing...

How are sales of Apex & Vector in Sweden? All sled sales in USA slow due to bad snow year. I would think Apex & Vector would be the sleds that would have a makeover Viper probably unchanged in 2017.

 

[gytr done]

The issue with the Viper was on MPI'S plate, bad boost controller. So lets stop.

 

[ntm_08]

Apex and vector dont sell up here. Some Apex only mabye. Viper with 144 and longer tracks are the one selling. (Norway/Sweeden). 153LE mtx i think tops the list. And its not far from half of all vipers are turboed.

So when the news about the new engine with the week!! Rods the sale stopped! And thats why i think they are dropping the price. But it still makes me wonder. Why dropp the price if the machine is the same in 2017? New rods or new chassi is still an option. Mabye only for the scandinavian market?

 

[GeFeldz]

The issue with the Viper was on MPI'S plate, bad boost controller. So lets stop.

MCX have broken the new "updated" rods on the dyno both in the 190 hp kit and the bigger kits, so this isn't about the MPI controllers with incorrect programming. The updated internals on the motors don't hold up like the old internals did.

 

[whitedust1]

Apex and vector dont sell up here. Some Apex only mabye. Viper with 144 and longer tracks are the one selling. (Norway/Sweeden). 153LE mtx i think tops the list. And its not far from half of all vipers are turboed.

So when the news about the new engine with the week!! Rods the sale stopped! And thats why i think they are dropping the price. But it still makes me wonder. Why dropp the price if the machine is the same in 2017? New rods or new chassi is still an option. Mabye only for the scandinavian market?

Yep makes sense with greater understanding of your turbo market & track length. USA Vipers get turbos too but far less than in Sweden so Viper Yamaha best seller here all track lengths. Rods probably is an issue in Sweden & reason for discount.

 

[srx700lt]

It was a dealer meeting in Amsterdam last week for the European dealers, don't know if that has something to do with it. Maybe something new is on its way?

 

[gytr done]

MCX have broken the new "updated" rods on the dyno both in the 190 hp kit and the bigger kits, so this isn't about the MPI controllers with incorrect programming. The updated internals on the motors don't hold up like the old internals did.

The MCX kit isn't supported by Yamaha, so owners that buy that kit are on there own. And if your going to boost big time spend the money buy the proper rods wether it be Carillo etc, and invest in a cylinder stud and nut kit.

 

[journeyman]

Well I heard another rumor to add to the pile of rumors from a guy connected to A-Cat. He claims Yamaha is going to build or design an 800 direct injected 2 stroke for them to replace the Suzuki. Like I said, add it to the pile of rumors.

 

[ntm_08]

The MCX kit isn't supported by Yamaha, so owners that buy that kit are on there own. And if your going to boost big time spend the money buy the proper rods wether it be Carillo etc, and invest in a cylinder stud and nut kit.

Scandinavia has always been on there own. The MPI kit has no warrenty up her. Mcx is the big manufacturer here. And when they wont sell their produckts because of the week rods, there is an issue. Lets just se how long the now rods last at 180/190 hp. When the mettal over time and miles gets weaker. Who is responsible after warrenty is gone ?