I currently ride a 91 phazer 2. My dad rides a 92 venture xl. Both are in very good condition with under 3000 miles. We are both happy with the power these sleds put out. We ride mostly groomed trails. I have heard that the new 07 phazer gt and 07 venture lite ride that much better. Our sleds ride great on smooth trails, but as soon as they get rough, the ride is very bumpy. Do the new sleds really ride that much better to consider buying new ones? Can someone who have ridden similar sleds give an opinon on this?
Thanks
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holly crap,you better start reading posts on here,you will find alot on ride and suspension and yes they do ride alot better than the older sleds
Wow.... Even the Vmax series was way better than the Phazer, these are way beyond the Vmax
Yellowknife
TY 4 Stroke Master
At 3000 miles in 16 years, I'd stick with what you have...unless you plan on riding more, I don't see it worth the price for a new one!
suspensions
Can someone explain to me how the new ones ride? Everyone says they ride better, but what does that mean?
Thanks
Can someone explain to me how the new ones ride? Everyone says they ride better, but what does that mean?
Thanks
Honk
TY 4 Stroke Master
Your sleds are like six generations old!! There is no comparison between yours and anything new today!! Find someones to ride, you'll see what we mean!!
Phazed-Coug
Expert
Re: suspensions
Well if you need a comparison.
Lets see,
Ride Comparison
1955 Ford Pickup truck with blown shocks,
vs
2000+ Lincoln Town car...
Handling Comparison
Geo metro
Vs.
Corvette
Any other questions?
Really man just go ride anything newer than a 98
and you'll see a world of difference between what
you ride now.
gamemaster said:
Well if you need a comparison.
Lets see,
Ride Comparison
1955 Ford Pickup truck with blown shocks,
vs
2000+ Lincoln Town car...
Handling Comparison
Geo metro
Vs.
Corvette
Any other questions?
Really man just go ride anything newer than a 98
and you'll see a world of difference between what
you ride now.
Re: suspensions
With today's sleds, you'll ride the same trail, grit your teeth, brace for impact and.... you'll wonder what bump? Bumps that would send you to a chiropractor on older sleds are hardly even felt on the new GT models.
Your best bet is to attend a demo ride and see for yourself:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/event ... edule.aspx
You know how you sort of grit your teeth and brace for impact when you're riding "rough" trails and a little voice in your head is telling you that your body is going to be sore for the next few days?gamemaster said:
With today's sleds, you'll ride the same trail, grit your teeth, brace for impact and.... you'll wonder what bump? Bumps that would send you to a chiropractor on older sleds are hardly even felt on the new GT models.
Your best bet is to attend a demo ride and see for yourself:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/event ... edule.aspx
Thanks everyone for the answer. Now another one. I don't ride very aggressive, should I get a phazer gt/fx or a 07 vector gt, or 08 vector gt. This is coming from someone who rides a 91 phazer 2.
The first one to rule out is the Phazer FX as it's designed for aggressive riding.
After that, I don't think you could go wrong with any of your choices.
Personally, I would opt for the Phazer GT as I feel it'll give you the best value for your money given your described riding.
Good luck with your decision and most importantly have fun.
After that, I don't think you could go wrong with any of your choices.
Personally, I would opt for the Phazer GT as I feel it'll give you the best value for your money given your described riding.
Good luck with your decision and most importantly have fun.
BV1
Expert
Re: suspensions
Just had to interject, hehe, my 1988 Chevrolet sprint (AKA Geo Metro) out handled a few vettes as well as some other high end cars at our local AutoX, with R-compounds on it of course
Actually I got 6th out of 150 for PAX time at a SCCA event in Grand Forks all stock hehe.
-Steve
Phazed-Coug said:
Just had to interject, hehe, my 1988 Chevrolet sprint (AKA Geo Metro) out handled a few vettes as well as some other high end cars at our local AutoX, with R-compounds on it of course
Actually I got 6th out of 150 for PAX time at a SCCA event in Grand Forks all stock hehe.
-Steve
I can get an 07 phazer gt for 5799 or an 07 vector gt for 6699. What is the better deal?
Phazed-Coug
Expert
Re: suspensions
I was hoping not to find an autox'r in the mix...
Although always wanted to get a convertible metro
drop a nice engine in it, and go SM2.... now that would
be interesting...
Back to the topic at hand..
BV1 said:Phazed-Coug said:
Just had to interject, hehe, my 1988 Chevrolet sprint (AKA Geo Metro) out handled a few vettes as well as some other high end cars at our local AutoX, with R-compounds on it of course
Actually I got 6th out of 150 for PAX time at a SCCA event in Grand Forks all stock hehe.
-Steve
I was hoping not to find an autox'r in the mix...
Although always wanted to get a convertible metro
drop a nice engine in it, and go SM2.... now that would
be interesting...
Back to the topic at hand..
I am a big guy. I am 5'11" and weight 230 lbs not dressed in snowmobile clothes. The thing that scares me about the phazer is the narrow seat. Is it comfortable?
mlloyd
Veteran
I am with in 10lbs of you and have no problem with the seat. My rides are usually 125-200miles in 6-8 hours.
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