red dog
Extreme
Re: seperate lines
I think I'll believe the guy who lives 45 minutes away and drinks beer with guys that work at the plant. Or maybe works there himself?
bigdog_mike said:The info about separate lines came from the Yamaha engineer that I spoke to for over an hour about the Viper and the Yamaha rep at the sneakpeak at the Novi event, so I would tend to believe them alot more that all the rumors that this site puts out.
I think I'll believe the guy who lives 45 minutes away and drinks beer with guys that work at the plant. Or maybe works there himself?
jdinny
Veteran
Re: seperate lines
There is only 1 sled line at Thief River falls.
The same crew that builds the kittys will build the vipers.
No worry, they're gonna be an awesome sled
bigdog_mike said:The info about separate lines came from the Yamaha engineer that I spoke to for over an hour about the Viper and the Yamaha rep at the sneakpeak at the Novi event, so I would tend to believe them alot more that all the rumors that this site puts out.
There is only 1 sled line at Thief River falls.
The same crew that builds the kittys will build the vipers.
No worry, they're gonna be an awesome sled
More unverifiable info: Went to the Sneak Peek in Blaine, MN on Friday. Spoke to YMC Rep who says the Viper won't even go into production until October. That's a pretty small window of time to build these sleds IMO.
Speculation on my part, but given the above, Yamaha's supply agreement with Cat could stipulate that Cat gets to build their sleds first and Yamaha sleds go on the line after Cat's 2014 line is complete. But who really knows.
One thing about attending the Sneak Peek - It was perfect opportunity to sit and stand on each model from all four makers ... all within seconds of one another ... and while it's not the same as being able to ride each model, IMO the Viper still had the best ergos of any sled (equivalent Cat models excluded). I know this is subjective, but I did also demo ride the Viper, and so I think it's going to be a good sled if Yamaha manages to make it reliable using Cat parts. I do hope for the best, as I think this sled would be a good fit for me and my riding style.
Speculation on my part, but given the above, Yamaha's supply agreement with Cat could stipulate that Cat gets to build their sleds first and Yamaha sleds go on the line after Cat's 2014 line is complete. But who really knows.
One thing about attending the Sneak Peek - It was perfect opportunity to sit and stand on each model from all four makers ... all within seconds of one another ... and while it's not the same as being able to ride each model, IMO the Viper still had the best ergos of any sled (equivalent Cat models excluded). I know this is subjective, but I did also demo ride the Viper, and so I think it's going to be a good sled if Yamaha manages to make it reliable using Cat parts. I do hope for the best, as I think this sled would be a good fit for me and my riding style.
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With all the conflicting statments coming from Yamaha Reps/Dealers you have to wonder if they were all at the same introduction. Or are they all just salesmen who will tell you whatever they think you want to hear.
Re: seperate lines
That sounds about right a side line going down it to meet yamaha s specifications Which means more jobs for Americans which is downright great at this time yamaha pairing up on a project is nothing short of great for the whole industry2lapsdown said:It is still a free country. You can believe whatever you want.bigdog_mike said:The info about separate lines came from the Yamaha engineer that I spoke to for over an hour about the Viper and the Yamaha rep at the sneakpeak at the Novi event, so I would tend to believe them alot more that all the rumors that this site puts out.
red dog
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09nytro
TY 4 Stroke God
Re: seperate lines
What he meant was .....after cat is done with there builds then yamaha will come in and build there's on that same line to there specs ....so it will be a separate line in away.....
oldyellar said:That sounds about right a side line going down it to meet yamaha s specifications Which means more jobs for Americans which is downright great at this time yamaha pairing up on a project is nothing short of great for the whole industry2lapsdown said:It is still a free country. You can believe whatever you want.bigdog_mike said:The info about separate lines came from the Yamaha engineer that I spoke to for over an hour about the Viper and the Yamaha rep at the sneakpeak at the Novi event, so I would tend to believe them alot more that all the rumors that this site puts out.
What he meant was .....after cat is done with there builds then yamaha will come in and build there's on that same line to there specs ....so it will be a separate line in away.....
nytrolabrador
Extreme
.OVR4D said:More unverifiable info: Went to the Sneak Peek in Blaine, MN on Friday. Spoke to YMC Rep who says the Viper won't even go into production until October. That's a pretty small window of time to build these sleds IMO.
Speculation on my part, but given the above, Yamaha's supply agreement with Cat could stipulate that Cat gets to build their sleds first and Yamaha sleds go on the line after Cat's 2014 line is complete. But who really knows.
One thing about attending the Sneak Peek - It was perfect opportunity to sit and stand on each model from all four makers ... all within seconds of one another ... and while it's not the same as being able to ride each model, IMO the Viper still had the best ergos of any sled (equivalent Cat models excluded). I know this is subjective, but I did also demo ride the Viper, and so I think it's going to be a good sled if Yamaha manages to make it reliable using Cat parts. I do hope for the best, as I think this sled would be a good fit for me and my riding style.
you must have talked to a rep who knows nothing .. i work at a yamaha cat and polaris dealer the vipers will be here mid or late october ..so i highly doubtt there being built and sent to us in the same weeks..if that where true we would not get sleds tell xmas ... canadian dealer fartest canadian dealer from trf
stingray719
TY 4 Stroke God
nytrolabrador said:.OVR4D said:More unverifiable info: Went to the Sneak Peek in Blaine, MN on Friday. Spoke to YMC Rep who says the Viper won't even go into production until October. That's a pretty small window of time to build these sleds IMO.
Speculation on my part, but given the above, Yamaha's supply agreement with Cat could stipulate that Cat gets to build their sleds first and Yamaha sleds go on the line after Cat's 2014 line is complete. But who really knows.
One thing about attending the Sneak Peek - It was perfect opportunity to sit and stand on each model from all four makers ... all within seconds of one another ... and while it's not the same as being able to ride each model, IMO the Viper still had the best ergos of any sled (equivalent Cat models excluded). I know this is subjective, but I did also demo ride the Viper, and so I think it's going to be a good sled if Yamaha manages to make it reliable using Cat parts. I do hope for the best, as I think this sled would be a good fit for me and my riding style.
you must have talked to a rep who knows nothing .. i work at a yamaha cat and polaris dealer the vipers will be here mid or late october ..so i highly doubtt there being built and sent to us in the same weeks..if that where true we would not get sleds tell xmas ... canadian dealer fartest canadian dealer from trf
I spoke to an Arctic Cat corporate employee last week and he told me AC was going to build 10k Cats first then the Yamahas. He would have no reason to lie...........
09nytro
TY 4 Stroke God
Sounds about right.......
