test ride

[snerkman]

Whitedust1, I took your advice and went up to Pat's today. We rode an '08 GT 121" w/studs and an 07 RTX wo/studs. Didn't like the RTX, but I did like the '08 better than the LTX I rode on Tuesday. I may still buy one and if by next winter I find I still don't like the style, I'll just sell it. I love the idea of a fuel injected 4-stroke, I just wish it came in more of a cruising style sled like the Warrior was.

 

[Chasx7]

I just bought a left over 08 GT and after about 350 miles I absolutely love the sled. Coming off an 02 Viper and there is no comparison.

I wasn't crazy about the engine braking at first either but would not have it any other way now. I find it very hard to judge a sled by a test ride. You gotta ride it over a variety of conditions to really evaluate the sled which basically means buying it unfortunately. I test rode an Attak and an Apex GT in Munising in 2006 and there is no way I would have bought either sled after that ride. As for the hand warmers there is plenty of help on this site to cure that. I personally am happy with the level of heat out of mine so far, but have never been a big user of them anyways.

On the other hand if you plan on pounding moguls and ditch banging you might want to look at a different sled. As far as groomed trail riding and lake running I don't think you will be disappointed with that sled. By far the nicest sled I have ever owned.

 

[apex#1]

the rider forward isn't as bad as you would think. You didn't say how long the test drive was, but after a good solid ride the ride postion will disapper
and you'll never look back. Went from a 2001 polaris edge to a 2008 apex gt a month and a half ago LOVE IT

 

[SumpBuster]

But think about how much gas you're wasting staying on the throttle so long. I'm not a corner charging rider. I let off early, roll through the corner and hammer out the other side. I've never replaced brake pads on any sled I've owned so I must not be using them much even without engine braking. Current sled has 4300 miles, last one had 3700. And as far as the SRX feeling like a low rider, that's exactly what I like. Like driving a Porsche or Corvette. #*$&@ close to the ground and legs stretched out in front of me. Like a boulevard cruiser street bike with highway pegs. I don't like sitting upright like on my atv. I'm beginning to think I should just buy another triple/triple for less than $3k and use the leftover $6k for other things.

Gas don't matter. My triple Mach z free wheeled like unreal. Best ever wast almost 10mpg. Apex slows down off the gas. Mileage is always between 13 and 15. Staying in the gas doesn't matter much, imo.

 

[snerkman]

Whitedust1, I took your advice and went up to Pat's today. We rode an '08 GT 121" w/studs and an 07 RTX wo/studs. Didn't like the RTX, but I did like the '08 better than the LTX I rode on Tuesday. I may still buy one and if by next winter I find I still don't like the style, I'll just sell it. I love the idea of a fuel injected 4-stroke, I just wish it came in more of a cruising style sled like the Warrior was.

Pulled the trigger today on the '08 Anniversary GT. 2600 miles, immaculate shape, warranty until Nov 2011 and Kip at Pat's was a great guy to deal with. He sold the sled new and knows the previous owner personally. Just took it back on trade when the guy snow-checked a new one. Highly recommend them. My buddy that went there with me yesterday is buying the RTX.

Looks like you guys are stuck with a couple new forum members!

 

[Blue Dave]

Congratulations & welcome to the 4 stroke forum.

 

[420ATTAK]

you wont regret your purchase and welcome to the site