Blue Dave
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Guys,
After 8 years and 9600 miles of trouble free riding it was finally time for me to retire the '07 Apex GT. It was a great ride and you guys have been so helpful over the years with getting my Apex dialed in.
This week I will be trading the Apex in on a new 2015 Viper RTX DX. I am excited about the chassis but a little concerned that I will miss the Apex power. If I feel that it is underpowered I have already budgeted for the turbo.
So thanks again for all the Apex help over the years. I will most likely not be posting here anymore but will continue to post in the general forum and of course in the Viper forum.
Bring on the snow!
After 8 years and 9600 miles of trouble free riding it was finally time for me to retire the '07 Apex GT. It was a great ride and you guys have been so helpful over the years with getting my Apex dialed in.
This week I will be trading the Apex in on a new 2015 Viper RTX DX. I am excited about the chassis but a little concerned that I will miss the Apex power. If I feel that it is underpowered I have already budgeted for the turbo.
So thanks again for all the Apex help over the years. I will most likely not be posting here anymore but will continue to post in the general forum and of course in the Viper forum.
Bring on the snow!
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BD,
You too have been most helpful!! I recall many helpful posts on your part. I'm certain you'll be a welcomed contributor in the viper forum.
Hope the new viper is even better than the Apex was to you!
You too have been most helpful!! I recall many helpful posts on your part. I'm certain you'll be a welcomed contributor in the viper forum.
Hope the new viper is even better than the Apex was to you!
Glad you're sticking in the Yamaha family. The only way to go.
apex55
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Awesome choice. I have been watching the viper and that would be one of my top choices if I were ready to upgrade. Good luck.
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Keep us updated on your review and rides.
Cool! looks like you have been bitten.enjoy !
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I too have an 07 Apex RTX. I have sold the wifes 06 Nytro RTX. She will get my Apex. I am torn on what to buy . Why did you decide to go with the Viper and not an APex with power steering? Or even and Apex XTX. Thoughts?
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Thanks for your help Dave...Totally Yamaha is glad your staying anyway.
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I wanted to try the new chassis and suspension that I have heard is much better than the Apex. I have yet to ride my Viper so I can not comment on that yet. I had my Apex dialed in and I thought that it was a great trail sled, especially on the railroad grades and lake trails where I could really stretch her legs.
However most of my trail riding is on tight twisty trails that I think the Viper will handle better than an Apex. If I miss the power and top end of the Apex I have budgeted for a turbo However I want to put some miles on the stock Viper first to establish a baseline in my mind of the performance and to break in the motor before possibly adding the turbo.
I guess the main reason is that I wanted to try something new. I will update this thread after I have put some miles on the Viper to let you guys know how I like it compared to my Apex. Now we just need some snow! Bring on winter!
