WEIGHT

[markgyver]

my rx doesnt have reverse either,although sometimes i wish it did.is 40 considered old?not a simple question.

 

[impalapower]

I'm 34. Most days I feel older. When I ride I feel younger. My wife thinks I'm lazy, but thats her fault. I can't help it that I'm watching TV and she brings me food.

 

[markgyver]

You too huh? cant wait for snow

 

[hahler2]

Ok as long as you guys are on the weight thing, I've been thinking about purchasing either an rx-1 or a vector, but I currently ride an F7 and do a fair amount of ditch banging. They finally got the suspensions right it sound like on the 4-strokes, but are they too heavy to really enjoy hitting the ditches with them?

 

[Indy]

Hey Newbies, do some searching and reading. The weight issue is up to the rider, it is a personal riding style. The Rx1's arent like any other sled. Weltracer and NHR are correct. Most of us really dont have a clue or care what it weighs. Its is fricking fast, and smooth, and realiable, and gets great mpg. And IMHO its like a Caddy CTS.

Impala, are you calling me old? And your wife is right! If your so lazy, why no reverse? Just wait until you get stuck.

 

[hahler2]

I have been reading and I completely understand that it's up to the rider, I'm just wondering what you riders think. I mean, I like to do some hard ditch riding occassionally, and if you think that the sled is going to be too heavy to enjoy that, then I probably wouldn't enjoy the sled as much and would look elsewhere. However, if you did think that it's all right for ditch riding (and i'm not looking for perfect here, I don't expect it to handle like a race sled) then I would love to own one. Just looking for a little advice that's all.

 

[jimmie d]

If you are a Cat guy would you enjoy ditchbanging a Thundercat? Doubt it, if that is your style go with the Vector.

Jim

 

[markgyver]

the response to my simple question makes me wonder why i bothered to ask the "experts" on this forum.i know how much my 03 weighs but that wasnt the question now was it.

 

[jimmie d]

That is one stupid comment. First the sleds are not even available up here yet. Secondly I am sure all of us have a 600 lb. scale around to check our diets with especially one with a pad big enough to weigh a sled on..

Jim

 

[impalapower]

Indy, How old are you? I forgot.

Sorry, can't afford reverse. Or am I too lazy to shift it. Its bad enough that electric start requires the effort of turning the key.

 

[Indy]

Impala, 42 and most days I feel 52.

 

[race24x]

My buddy is taking delivery on his 05 RX1 with rev on Friday so I wil see if he can weigh it at work. They have a big scale to weight them on. I will also get him to weigh my 03 RX 1 to see what the difference is.

 

[markgyver]

Greenmachine,I understand not everybody has a 600 lb scale to weigh these sleds on but somebody might have access.My "experts " comment is a response to indy rippin on newbies.Ive read every thread and post on this sight and none of them have actual weight comparing 05 rx1 and 05 3 cyl.If i read a question asking for info and i didnt know the answer i wouldnt post a smartass remark.unless maybe if it really deserved it.haha thanks again to anyone with an intelligent answer.

 

[impalapower]

Hey race24x, be sure gas tanks on both are full so you compare apples to apples.

 

[Anonymous]

My buddy is taking delivery on his 05 RX1 with rev on Friday so I wil see if he can weigh it at work. They have a big scale to weight them on. I will also get him to weigh my 03 RX 1 to see what the difference is.

It will be very interesting to see the results thanks Race24....