410shooter
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Buying a 2012 Vector for the wifee, which track length? I wish they would of gone to the 128 like on the Apex. With the EPS thinking that the 136 might be ok. We have a 2011 Apex with the EPS and love it, thats why I want to get her the Vector so I can drive the 2011 Apex. I have had the long tracks before and felt that they were a little long at times, the EPS might fix that.
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My wife didn't like driving my long track apex. We got her a short track 11' Vector GT and she loves it! Maybe she would like a 12 Vector LTX with power steering.
410shooter
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Adding the EPS
Thats what I am thinking, the EPS might change the long track handling. My wife didn't like the long track Apex as well.
Thats what I am thinking, the EPS might change the long track handling. My wife didn't like the long track Apex as well.
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LTX all the way!!
I would never go back to a 121" after buying our 136" Vector. It rides sooo good, and can only imagine how they are with EPS too. I have plans to stretch my Apex to 136" also.
My wife rides the Vector when we go together. She's 5'1" 110 lbs, and puts on 100+ mile rides with zero problem.
The slight reduction in tight turning radius is no reason to skimp on ride quality. Especially to keep her comfortable.
I would never go back to a 121" after buying our 136" Vector. It rides sooo good, and can only imagine how they are with EPS too. I have plans to stretch my Apex to 136" also.
My wife rides the Vector when we go together. She's 5'1" 110 lbs, and puts on 100+ mile rides with zero problem.
The slight reduction in tight turning radius is no reason to skimp on ride quality. Especially to keep her comfortable.
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unless you ride alot of tight, twisty trails i would go with the 136
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And...it's only about $200.00 more. Great Value delivered.
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Get the LTX, and don't look back .... the 121's are "old school"
The quality of ride far out-weighs any negative issues.
Everyone worries about a 136 on the tight twisty trails. Those are the roughest trails of your day , that is where the LTX can really fly through that studdery ,bumpy, holey, jittery, ditchy....you get the idea.
Don't look back!
The quality of ride far out-weighs any negative issues.
Everyone worries about a 136 on the tight twisty trails. Those are the roughest trails of your day , that is where the LTX can really fly through that studdery ,bumpy, holey, jittery, ditchy....you get the idea.
Don't look back!
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ltx all the way,i,also would never buy a shorty,they ride better and look much better sideways
410shooter
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LTX or shorty 121
I was leaning toward the LTX and now with the extra input its going to be LTX for sure, might also explain why I have like 6 121's available and only a couple of LTX's. Thanks for the imput, anyone have a 2012 LTX that wants to add more comments?
I was leaning toward the LTX and now with the extra input its going to be LTX for sure, might also explain why I have like 6 121's available and only a couple of LTX's. Thanks for the imput, anyone have a 2012 LTX that wants to add more comments?
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not an '12 but
I bought a '10 LTX coming off an '05 GT 121". I notice zero negatives on the length. Can't discern turning radius difference at all. The only difference I see is how the thing sits on the trailer and I have room for a nice tunnel bag for storage.
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I bought a '10 LTX coming off an '05 GT 121". I notice zero negatives on the length. Can't discern turning radius difference at all. The only difference I see is how the thing sits on the trailer and I have room for a nice tunnel bag for storage.
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I bought my first LTX this year, and would never go back. You don't notice the extra length, but you sure notice the nicer ride.
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Re: LTX or shorty 121
Ok, now that we sold you a 136. You will have 3 more track cleats on the snow. If you are on the fence with studds , try it without first, you may find you dont need them. I dont run them,dont like them, dont need them. Have no problems without them.
410shooter said:
Ok, now that we sold you a 136. You will have 3 more track cleats on the snow. If you are on the fence with studds , try it without first, you may find you dont need them. I dont run them,dont like them, dont need them. Have no problems without them.
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LTX
Made the deal on a 2012 LTX, picking it up tomorrow. I think the wife should love it. Struggled with waiting for a 2013 model spring specials but got some good snow so decided to buy now and ride now. Hope I don't kick myself for this one, might of got free 3 or 4 year warranty instead of the one that comes with the sled now. The only saving grace in my mind is its a Yamaha, they don't break. Will give a first drive ride report. Think snow.
Made the deal on a 2012 LTX, picking it up tomorrow. I think the wife should love it. Struggled with waiting for a 2013 model spring specials but got some good snow so decided to buy now and ride now. Hope I don't kick myself for this one, might of got free 3 or 4 year warranty instead of the one that comes with the sled now. The only saving grace in my mind is its a Yamaha, they don't break. Will give a first drive ride report. Think snow.
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do yourself a favor
don't ride it, just let her. You're not gonna get back on that apex unless you've got a lake race lined up ;>)
Neal
don't ride it, just let her. You're not gonna get back on that apex unless you've got a lake race lined up ;>)
Neal
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Re: not an '12 but
I don't think you can put a tunnel bag on with the rear exhaust.
I had a bag strapped on the seat of my Rage and within 10 miles the exhaust heat melted my bungee cords right in half.
With the turnouts you may be ok but I would put something on there as a tryout first and then if it works be real carefull nothing ever shifts to the exhaust path
nealchick said:
I don't think you can put a tunnel bag on with the rear exhaust.
I had a bag strapped on the seat of my Rage and within 10 miles the exhaust heat melted my bungee cords right in half.
With the turnouts you may be ok but I would put something on there as a tryout first and then if it works be real carefull nothing ever shifts to the exhaust path
