Questions on 2021 purchase, SRX OR LTX-LE, and details

[Mewantturbo]

Hello all, new here, thanks for any information

I’m between the SRX and LTX-LE, 2021 model if I like what Yamaha will offer.

I ride on trail only but as fast as conditions and safety allows... not into killing someone, but REALLY like to get on it through the twisties. No desire to lake race whatsoever. Corner to corner, fast power lines, and dealing with bumps as the day develops.
Been riding since I was 10, 35 years experience, 70mph corner with a ski in the air isn’t a problem but smashing through bumps is not in the cards.

Questions:

Has anyone ridden both 2020 or 2019 versions?
Ride quality difference? Other seat of the pants observations?
Does the SRX 1” Ripsaw suck for anything other than hard pack?
Will Yamaha void the driveline warranty if I stud?
Any other observations, information between these two options would be greatly appreciated.

I’m 80% towards the SRX but if it rides like a brick I’m out. And that 1” track bugs me.
Love my Ripsaw 2 w/studs now.

Also, how does the spring purchase work with warranty? Does it start ticking away immediately or upon recipt of the sled?

How many years warranty is available and what is the rough cost?

Lastly, how much wiggle room has anyone seen from full retail on a spring snow check?

Thanks!

 

[TILAM1]

I don't own a the Sidewinder but what I have read is the SRX is designed specifically to have the highest top speed in the industry. Sacrifices are made to achieve that including the 1" lug. If you want a fast trail sled with less compromises the LTX is likely the better choice. Still crazy fast and more real world usable.

 

[RobX-1]

Concerning the spring surge warranty, it does not take effect immediately but instead goes into effect after taking delivery. When I snow checked my 18 Apex XTX, I picked it up the Saturday of the UM vs OSU game back in November of 2017 but once I received my Y.E.S. warranty card, it showed effective date of 12/13/17. As for cost, this may have changed but my snow checked Apex came w/ 3 years of extended warranty. If I wanted to add an additional year or max out and have 5 total years of Y.E.S., this was the breakdown:

For comparison purposes, if I had not added the additional coverage at the time of snow checking my Apex, the cost to extend the Y.E.S. warranty would have been around $435 (quoted from Port Yamaha)

 

[Carbide]

SRX is your Lake racer. 1" lugs.
Sounds to me like the LTX is for you.

 

[Alam300]

I have 2019 SRX and installed ice attack track and SLP skis it is unbelievable on trails and lakes completely destroys all other sleds, very happy

 

[VX1R]

I have 2019 SRX and installed ice attack track and SLP skis it is unbelievable on trails and lakes completely destroys all other sleds, very happy

Sounds like you've got a nice set up on your sled Alam300. Speed and handling along with the best looking sled on the snow.

Cheers!