Put my money where my mouth was

[s-moe]

Finally done! After many posts on this site asking about the Apex and Vectors with many great responses from you guys. I finally purchased my own.

A used 2011 Apex SE with 200 miles, with a covered single place trailer. Unbelievable deal from a great guy who was more than helpful but sad to have to part with the sled, he just didn't have the time for it (obviously 3 winters 200 miles).

So, as I have mentioned in past posts this is my first sled. Previously rode Polaris 2 ups with my girls family in the Rangely, Maine area. They got me hooked. Always a Honda guy and a 4 stroke guy I figured Yamaha would be the best for me. I was not disappointed. I will admit I probably would have done well with a Vector but the Apex is definitely something I will grow into. I put about 200 miles on Xmas weekend and I LOVE THIS SLED! The power is unreal and it sounds just like a street bike.

Still adjusting to snowmobiling in general so I don't know what is good or bad in ride control/ comfort. I ordered a set of mirrors and some Yamaha hand muffs for starters. I hope to add a GPS soon and I am reading your old posts on tips for the best setups.

Want to thank you guys for your help pre-purchase. I can't wait to get back up there in the next few weeks. The trails were fair considering the time of year so I am expecting a good riding season this year.

 

[Mazz]

We need some picks of that new hot rod! You made a great choice, have a great season, and ride safe!

 

[Capt.Storm]

Don't be afraid to play around with suspension settings.
Try double carbides if the thing darts to much for you.
Know that you can put one hell of a bunch of miles on that ride pretty much trouble free.
Just keep a eye on sliders and idlers after you get a few thousand miles on her..maybe earlier for the slides.
Check doughnuts at 4 to 5 k.

 

[s-moe]

The darting issue

So that is one topic I am unsure about. I believe it was darting, following lines of other sleds and kind of jumping around the trail even when traveling straight? I am very 'green' on this topic but I think I have a slight darting issue. So would this entail adding carbides to the stock ski?

Any education you could offer would be appreciated.

I ride all trails no off trail stuff.

 

[Bobby]

Congrad's on your new sled

Snow trackers work fine for me

issue resolved

 

[09apexltx]

Enjoy your new ride, you made a good choice.

 

[ebockus]

Remove seal and grease drive shaft bearing by speedo sensor every year. replace rear suspension bushings every 4k and front a arm bushings about the same. from my experience anyway.

 

[thor452]

First of all Carbides are the metal bars on the bottom of your skis and are a wear item. changing them will change the handeling of your sled. It is up to you how much you want to invest snow trackers are by far the best in my opinion but pricey but snow trackers do last a long time and it balances out in the long run.Also when they do wear out you only replace the one piece and it costs alot less then the initial set up does. When i first started out i went with woodys dual runners and they did very well and for the price and at your ridding level prolly all you would need you will have to see what works for you. Lotsn of riders like Bergstrom triple points also. They do last a long time too but require shiming to reduce darting. Some like tuner skis they work well too. They have high initial cost and require two sets of carbides every time you wear them out and dont seem to last any longer then stock ones for this reason i think they have the highest over all cost of ownership. bottom line is any dual carbide option will reduce darting and some are better then others and they cost more too. Like everything on thease things it comes down to your ridding style and what works best for you. Hope this helps Good luck.