Why are we so content with the gas mileage on the Apex's

[RTX Meirda]

I wouldn't mine less milage than my RX1 if my Apex was faster!

 

[drbrake]

I rode with a mach Z and a 600 sdi all winter and got my clock cleaned every time at the pump. I was a tad slower than the mach on top but I had a much better ride. The sdi blew up again for the second year in a row but canadian dealer had the motor replaced in the same day. I bet if I need a new motor from Yamaha I would be stuck there for a month. I pesonally hate the gas milage on this thing and I hope the after market guys figure out the secret because Yamaha could care less as long as it doesn't blow.

 

[LazyBastard]

Doo better be quick with the replacement engines because a LOT of them blow. Yam on the other hand.... with the frequency of engines blowing up, its no wonder they don't have spares scattered all around.

 

[welterracer]

its funny becuase in the new amsnow mag, they said the apex got an average of 14.5mpg, and the Mach z only got 11.2mpg..(average)

I know ive read on doo talk that some people claim to get 18+mpg on the mach..

 

[APEX 21]

Dont get me wrong guys, I am happy with my Apex and wouldnt own any other sled. My smileage factor is tipping the scales. I'm just looking for a mileage improvement, which is what Yamaha advertised. Inititially Yamaha said "DONT TOUCH THE EFI". Later in the season I have heard of yamaha dealers changing the efi, with average mileage of 18-20.
AND NO I wouldnt want a Mach Z because of the hassles and that package isnt up to the level of the Apex. (yes the Z is faster when the clutch is adjusted)

 

[RIYAMAHA]

When i checked mine it 13 mpg not good comming off Vector with 18 mpg!!

 

[BucksApex21]

My ER averages about 13-14 mpg. Ive had 121 miles before i ran out. I would be happy with 17-18 mpg. Its smells like it running way to rich. So you would think there would be room to lean it out a tad? My buddy has a doo machz and it only gets 142 miles to a tank (according to gas pump at fill up). The doo is a ok sled , but no way is ever want one, even if it is faster and gets better gas milage. Ill never miss hauling oil with me, lol! Ride on ride on!

 

[waldo1]

I was getting real bad mileage on the gt (10 - 12) last year - all season - turned out the carbs where way out of sink. hope shes fixed

 

[craze1cars]

I was getting real bad mileage on the gt (10 - 12) last year - all season - turned out the carbs where way out of sink. hope shes fixed

What kind of GT do you have that has carbs? I thought these were all EFI.

 

[TT670]

Welter, I get about 11~12. I ran out one day at 115~120 miles. I forgot exactly, but it was bad. The 700 pro-x I rode with had enough to go another dozen or so miles to gas. I follwed one of my buds on a good running 04' xc7sp across big diamond(about a mile) and was unable to gain on him. It seems to just stop at 107/8ish(indicated). I do have dually's which takes some top end out but was dissed after hearing claims of 120+ indicated..I weight about 250 suited. I thought about a bad plug but it does run good other than the stumble when you spike the throttle at low r's.

I saw 130 on my dreammeter rather easily on my RTX both stock and with Allens stage II kit and usually was within a couple dollars of my wifes 500ss ski doo on every fill up. I weigh about 240 in my gear,Im still on my stock hyfax, no damaged idlers yet, unstudded and run 8" shaper bars on stock skis.

 

[waldo1]

Ya – Throttle bodies – whatever – Da - im used to saying carbs – There’s a tread on here somewhere on how to do it. Maby your dealer will do it under warrantee.