Viper (136) vs. 14 Vector LTX

[Newyamahaowner]

3500 miles and had oil changed end of last season.

 

[TD Max]

3500 miles and had oil changed end of last season.

If you had dealer change the oil and have service record then there is no reason that they should not warranty this.

 

[stingray719]

If you had dealer change the oil and have service record then there is no reason that they should not warranty this.

I have to agree with tdmax on this one, unless there is something we do not know.

 

[Newyamahaowner]

Yamaha says bearings aren't covered under the warranty so they won't fix it. I am still trying to resolve this with head office. But I shouldn't have to fight it's obviously defective a bearing should last more that 3 months and 3500 miles. They seem to treat Americans better than Canadians when it comes to warranty

 

[Metallicat]

This is a good thread, interesting to hear the opinions from those who have been on both. Sometimes I wonder how much longer I want to mess around with carbs. But with little kids and a winter like this one I wonder if I will ever put enough miles on my sled to even bother upgrading.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

This is a good thread, interesting to hear the opinions from those who have been on both. Sometimes I wonder how much longer I want to mess around with carbs. But with little kids and a winter like this one I wonder if I will ever put enough miles on my sled to even bother upgrading.

There's going to be some steals on 2012 & newer sleds after this winter. You're just going to have to be ready to pull the trigger.

 

[Tomelongname]

I came to my '15 Viper LTX DX after four years and 5,000 miles on a 2011 Vector LTX. I loved my Vector, and bought my wife a '13 Vector LTX with power steering that she loves as well. 200+ mile days on nicely groomed trails were easy on the Vector, but when the trails got beat up, so did I. I rode the Viper and the riding position sold me on the sled. Now, after 2,300 miles on the Viper, I would have a hard time going back to the Vector. We went out last week in early season conditions and badly beaten up trails. My buddy, riding a Vector LTX, is 15 years younger than me, and my grandson riding a Phazer XTX is 50 years younger. Guess who the only one who wasn't sore the next morning was? Find a LTX DX and ride it, it is the only way you will know for sure.

I appreciate your comments as I am considering changing from my 2012 Venture GT to a 15 or 16 LTX-DX. Sled has been great, but it is big and heavy.

 

[CooperT]

I'm coming off a 2000 srx 700 which was an awesome sled but just never had the suspension I needed. I can't speak for a vector, but my 2016 ltx dx is incredible! Seating position is great, knees are below my hips so my knees aren't killing at the end of the day. Steering effort is minimal, but I only have 2" carbides and standard runners on the sled right now and it still handled very well with minor tweaking. I'll be upgrading to 6" woodys carbides for this upcoming season so it should handle like it's on rails! The sled just feels light...I am not fighting it at all. 95-96mph just shortly after breakin period. I'm not a tinkerer either and don't care to squeeze every HP out of this sled. If I break 100mph next season as the engine loosens up a bit more...cool, if not no worries. Now, the suspension is incredible! I've never been a fan of arctic cat but they do know how to make a great chassis! Simply put, It's my lazy boy. Soaks up the big stuff easily. A very plush ride!! If that's what your going for, get the ltx dx. I can almost gaurantee you'll love the sled. I haven't had any problems yet other than a couple hard starts in -25. I'll be doing the fuse box relocate so I can take the relay inside at night on the cold nights...and of course for ease of access. You just can't get your hand in there without taking the entire hood off...