damn right i would- i love my 05 rage and beat the crap out of it...only upgrade i wish they would have had was the shocks, soem gytr clickers in the front and a couple piggybacks in the rear
Groomerdriver
TY 4 Stroke Master
Yes for sure - BUT I would have budgeted the $$ for a new or used M10 had I known about all of the issues with the rear skid (hyfax wear, wheels, howl, broken welds, cheap shock, etc).
Vectory
Veteran
Yes I will buy my RS again. I did the same changes as Handy and same result. This year I'm still on my 1st set after 2700 Km and I'm definitely good to go for another 2000 Km. I have 7000 Km on this sled and still run like new.
rear2high
Extreme
Yes I would,great sled! 3400 miles and no wheel problems or hi-fax. Have about 2400 miles on second set of hi-fax and know now I changed the first set way to soon.
Been a great sled so far and doesnt like gas. I did change to the rear ohlins shock and put the tunnel supports in.
Been a great sled so far and doesnt like gas. I did change to the rear ohlins shock and put the tunnel supports in.
big_ry_ry
Expert
Buy 05
To be honest I dont know if I wold buy the sled again, I like the design, like the engine but not to thrilled with some other things (shocks, turning, track noise, engine squeal, tors, broken welds) just to name a few. To be honest I would have rather waited for the 07s. I do like my sled but I think about all the problems and times i have brought my sled into the dealer it has really made me loose confidence in the R&D of Yamaha. We payed a premuim price for a decent product.
From what I see the 07's address many of the problems we are having.
Just my opinons....
To be honest I dont know if I wold buy the sled again, I like the design, like the engine but not to thrilled with some other things (shocks, turning, track noise, engine squeal, tors, broken welds) just to name a few. To be honest I would have rather waited for the 07s. I do like my sled but I think about all the problems and times i have brought my sled into the dealer it has really made me loose confidence in the R&D of Yamaha. We payed a premuim price for a decent product.
From what I see the 07's address many of the problems we are having.
Just my opinons....
maddogjeff
Expert
Yes, BUT. If the next one has as many problems as this one did, I would be done with Yamaha.
I ride with a Doo'er. He has an 05 Renegade. He hasn't had one problem, hasn't had one recall, hasn't had one update, hasn't had to take it back to the dealer once. Gets the same gas mileage as I do, the only downside is that it's a 2 stroker and that aggresive rider forward position.
My problems.
1. TORS problem - fixed by Yamaha.
2. Clutch noise - fixed by Yamaha.
3. Jackshaft updated by Yamaha.
4. Idler wheels - left in the cold by Yamaha because I'm studded - I'm still pissed - Yamaha still doesn't have a fix - I fixed it with Doo wheels.
5. Hifax wear issue - Yamaha refuses to accept this as an issue - I fixed it with SLP Anti-wear pads and the Doo idler wheels. Other people have fully clipped the Ripsaw track or added low snow wheels.
6. Very concerned about the posted failures of the Pivot 2 Arm - potentially a major safety issue - unacknowledged by Yamaha - people have had to fabricate their own reinforcing brackets.
7. Drive shaft bearings - based on postings, they should be replaced every year.
What's right.
1. 4 stroke - seemingly bullet proof 1st year engine.
2. Ride - when others are complaining about the bumpy trail, I'm wondering what they're talking about.
3. Yamaha rep - but quickly deminishing.
4. Have been true blue since I started riding 11 years ago, tough to consider a change.
5. Good relationship with dealer.
I ride with a Doo'er. He has an 05 Renegade. He hasn't had one problem, hasn't had one recall, hasn't had one update, hasn't had to take it back to the dealer once. Gets the same gas mileage as I do, the only downside is that it's a 2 stroker and that aggresive rider forward position.
My problems.
1. TORS problem - fixed by Yamaha.
2. Clutch noise - fixed by Yamaha.
3. Jackshaft updated by Yamaha.
4. Idler wheels - left in the cold by Yamaha because I'm studded - I'm still pissed - Yamaha still doesn't have a fix - I fixed it with Doo wheels.
5. Hifax wear issue - Yamaha refuses to accept this as an issue - I fixed it with SLP Anti-wear pads and the Doo idler wheels. Other people have fully clipped the Ripsaw track or added low snow wheels.
6. Very concerned about the posted failures of the Pivot 2 Arm - potentially a major safety issue - unacknowledged by Yamaha - people have had to fabricate their own reinforcing brackets.
7. Drive shaft bearings - based on postings, they should be replaced every year.
What's right.
1. 4 stroke - seemingly bullet proof 1st year engine.
2. Ride - when others are complaining about the bumpy trail, I'm wondering what they're talking about.
3. Yamaha rep - but quickly deminishing.
4. Have been true blue since I started riding 11 years ago, tough to consider a change.
5. Good relationship with dealer.
big_ry_ry
Expert
buy 05
Yes but almost all the 06 ski-doo's are on recall
http://159.54.226.29/recalls/default.html
You can never tell, if i were to buy the 07 and still have the same problems I would def. switch companies
Yes but almost all the 06 ski-doo's are on recall
http://159.54.226.29/recalls/default.html
You can never tell, if i were to buy the 07 and still have the same problems I would def. switch companies
Love my '05 Rage! Have spent weekend on '06 Apex ER-still love the feel on the Rage! " Very confident feel " is how I describe it.
