I just returned from the dealer tech seminar and sled show today, if you are a 4 stroke skeptic, you wont be after you hear some of the information about the 06 sleds. The new 06 apex series of sleds are 5.5 sled lengths faster in a 1/4 mile then the 05 rx1 !! 5 mph more top end then a 05 rx1, The phrase used by yamaha was "after riding the 06 apex, when you get back on a 05 rx1 it feels like someone took off one of the plug wires".....LOL!!!!! Every effort was put into getting the all new engine to rev faster and apply more power at a faster rate. Downdraft venturis now instead of side draft on rx1, bigger cams, airbox design part of front of the hood,ports are changed to a straight flow design,curved on a rx1,lighter crank by 2.2 pounds, the new engine is 7lbs lighter alone then a rx1 engine. They have simply outdone themselves in the 06 line up, there is a sled for about every niche of riders out there. I feel the old srx/vipers are model A's now, they should have a hand crank sticking out of the front of the hood!!!! LOL, they are by no means of any equal of anything. I took apart, played with and had almost every question I could muster up answered in great detail by the yamaha guys. The clutch weights are differnt now, they have 3 holes in which to add weight. Yamaha has listened to your request and they have delivered, you must see them in person and ride one of them. There wil be alot of demo rides you can attend for the 06 series, DO it!!! The seating ,comfort, design of controls of them is unreal, they do not make you feel like a rev, they are BETTER, the chassis is all about centralized mass, flatter cornering like the ol srx. The radiator added for low snow cooling is placed in the right side of the engine bay because yamaha did not want to use a rear heat exchanger and place weight in the back of the sled, again alot of thought went into these sleds and everything they could do is in the center of the sled, the airbox is actually part of the hood, up in front of the headlight, the hood does not have hinges any more, it releases with dzus 1/4 turn fastners and comes off completely, has a titanium bracket on it, hood is stupid light weight!!! the electronic shocks from the gt can be added to the apex er,rtx by simply bolting it on and plugging them in, the wiring and all controls are the same for all the apex series sleds...neat!! The new front clicker shocks can be used on all longtravel series sleds with eyelet mounts, even rx1's, they are a very trick shock in that they allow you to adjust with a 20 pos. clicker dial on top and on bottom,not only the compression but the rebound rate as well, you couldnt do this with the now famed ohlins on the sx,srx, this shock out does them!! I do feel bad for the 05 rx1 owners, they refined that sled greatly since 03, now it too is like a srx,viper, outdated, sell them rx1 guys or youll be left behind, technology is here, and I do strongly believe, yamaha is years ahead of the rest of the market. This years sleds will Prove that and will deliver the performance we have craved for on sleds out of the box!! AWESOME presantation and job on the new sleds Yamaha!!!Thank you very much for letting me attend your seminars and for your hospitality!!! I will take a new apex GT and thank you, its already in my color.....black....LOL!!!
hahler2
Extreme
Did they mention in the seminar if the valving on the shocks and the spring rates were any different between the different models of Apexes?
yes, the apex series with the fox air float shocks are a big bump stiffer type suspension then the gt series with the electrionic adjustable suspension, but the gt series is adjustable from a button while your riding, there is how ever a rebound adj. knob on the bottom of the shock as well. If your a big jumper, go with the rtx series, its better suited to that.
ReX
TY 4 Stroke God
Any information on:
- crankcase ventilation
- w-arm strength
- w-arm bushings
- spring rates
- additional ski pressure tweakability (over 05's)
- differences between "rough trail" and "trail performance" (stronger suspensions, etc?)
- crankcase ventilation
- w-arm strength
- w-arm bushings
- spring rates
- additional ski pressure tweakability (over 05's)
- differences between "rough trail" and "trail performance" (stronger suspensions, etc?)
ultimatewarrior
Expert
When I first viewed the 06 sleds on the website, I was not that impressed with the look of the sleds. The seats looked bulky and were cut too low.
However, I got the chance to view the sleds last night. After seeing them in person, I am a believer.
Although I still do not like the design of the seat, credit is due. Way to go Yamaha!
I am selling my 04 Warrior (mountain handlebar set-up w/ additional 1" riser, skid plate, handlebar hooks w/ hand guards, shock covers, 05 Bender racing pipe), and ordering the Attak. I absolutely can't wait for next year!
However, I got the chance to view the sleds last night. After seeing them in person, I am a believer.
Although I still do not like the design of the seat, credit is due. Way to go Yamaha!I am selling my 04 Warrior (mountain handlebar set-up w/ additional 1" riser, skid plate, handlebar hooks w/ hand guards, shock covers, 05 Bender racing pipe), and ordering the Attak. I absolutely can't wait for next year!
jimmie d
TY 4 Stroke Master
While I appreciate the comments as an 03 owner I don't like the slap in the face and if I were an 05 owner I would feel like the comments were a kick in the balls.
Jim
Jim
Yama-Crazy
VIP Member
Well maybe the 06 are gonna ROCK but your 05 and 04 and 03's still kick butt too! Maybe with some small upgrades you can pick up the extra HP and zip needed to ROCK close an 06...I'm still very content with my sled and probally will be for ALONG long time.....
impalapower
TY 4 Stroke God
Is the radiator low in the belly pan or high up on the hood? I take it that it is not as big like the VMax-4 was.
jimmie d
TY 4 Stroke Master
This is what I was referring to not my sled.
I do feel bad for the 05 rx1 owners, they refined that sled greatly since 03, now it too is like a srx,viper, outdated, sell them rx1 guys or youll be left behind, technology is here, and I do strongly believe, yamaha is years ahead of the rest of the market. This years sleds will Prove that and will deliver the performance
Jim
I do feel bad for the 05 rx1 owners, they refined that sled greatly since 03, now it too is like a srx,viper, outdated, sell them rx1 guys or youll be left behind, technology is here, and I do strongly believe, yamaha is years ahead of the rest of the market. This years sleds will Prove that and will deliver the performance
Jim
Superman
TY 4 Stroke Master
I own an 05RX-1 ER and it is fantastic. Infact My Wife is going to love it. Dad is getting a new Apex GT.
impalapower
TY 4 Stroke God
greenmachine said:
Jim, there are some who are going to keep their sleds for quite some time. So if you get $4000 for an '03 RX right now, you could ride that for three or so more years and still get $2000 for it. If you buy any new sled you will lose $2000 by the end of the season. It won't be to the point where the old sled is worth absolutely nothing. Look at the SRX, they still bring $2000. Yes the new sleds are more desirable, but there still is a market for others as well.
rupprider
Expert
Impalapower, The radiator is just above the right side footwell. I'm guessing about 6-7" square with the muffin style fan an the back side(rider side) of it. Kinda reminded me of my 1978 SRX only with a fan!LOL RR
Sounds like it is going to be in the way of my charge tube LOL
impalapower
TY 4 Stroke God
rupprider said:
So it does not have a direct intake from the outside of the sled?
race24x
TY 4 Stroke Master
Just a quick not an 05 with Freddies kit and Matts clutching is about 5 or 6 sled lengths faster in the 1/4 mile from my own observation.
