Your next sled is going to be???

[putz21]

Shoot, for some reason I thought they came with plain QS3's
I may start looking for Riots, they seem to be more plentiful and cheaper also.
Country Cat has a 24 Riot for 14,999 out the door. Too bad they are 23 hours away.....

You can probably have a service pick it up and deliver it. My buddy bought me my '23 LTX LE (another story) and had it delivered from Ohio to WI for like $700.

 

[putz21]

Here is a video a recorded of our ride a couple of days ago in Northern WI. Fast forward to the 23:50 mark. From that point shows you how fun the XTX is being able to lift the skis at will if you want to add a little fun factor into some of the trails.

 

[STAIN]

Stock tune?

 

[putz21]

Stock tune?

TD Max Pump 17

 

[GR8BBQ]

2026 Lynx Commander RE 900 ACE Turbo R...

I test drove it last weekend and loved it.

Here's my test ride video:

I also test drove the Lynx Rave 850, and Catalyst 600 and 858. Not a fan of the Cats. Harsh ride, felt cheap. The Lynx were really smooth and tight. I did prefer the 900 Ace Turbo motor by a lot.

 

[STAIN]

I picked up a 2024 Riot9000 yesterday. Traded my 22 GT.
I figured if they weren't making these anymore, I better get one now.
It was between a Riot and a 25 XTX. They were the same price. The Riot was 2:45 away and the closest XTX was 8 hours away.
I went with the closer one. I also wanted to try the CAT clutching.
I may have a yard sale for Yamaha clutch's and parts.

 

[putz21]

I picked up a 2024 Riot9000 yesterday. Traded my 22 GT.
I figured if they weren't making these anymore, I better get one now.
It was between a Riot and a 25 XTX. They were the same price. The Riot was 2:45 away and the closest XTX was 8 hours away.
I went with the closer one. I also wanted to try the CAT clutching.
I may have a yard sale for Yamaha clutch's and parts.

Congrats! You are going to love the 146" of the Riot!

 

[Norse]

I just bought another Sidewinder! This one is a '17 BTX with a 36" front, a Precision 280 multimap with launch control and I will have it shipped to Svalbard soon. I'm doing it only to prove that this machine can't be beaten.

 

[Turboflash]

I just bought another Sidewinder! This one is a '17 BTX with a 36" front, a Precision 280 multimap with launch control and I will have it shipped to Svalbard soon. I'm doing it only to prove that this machine can't be beaten.

What muffler?! I sure hope it's PEFI 2.5". Anyone else's will make that tune lean.
Ask me how I know.

 

[number1kyster]

I picked up a 2024 Riot9000 yesterday. Traded my 22 GT.
I figured if they weren't making these anymore, I better get one now.
It was between a Riot and a 25 XTX. They were the same price. The Riot was 2:45 away and the closest XTX was 8 hours away.
I went with the closer one. I also wanted to try the CAT clutching.
I may have a yard sale for Yamaha clutch's and parts.

I think you will really enjoy this sled.

 

[STAIN]

I hope so. My biggest concern is local trails and the ability to turn tight corners.
I already have a parts list going......

 

[number1kyster]

I hope so. My biggest concern is local trails and the ability to turn tight corners.
I already have a parts list going......

This is my second season on a 146. I notice the length in the tight central VT trails. Mine doesn’t have EPS, so maybe it won’t be an issue for you.

 

[Bigblue1]

This is a great question considering the reality of Yamaha faithful. What to do. I too don't see anything that stands out other than a 2025 srx, if there are any left. Nevertheless, I just refreshed my entire drive train with new parts for $1,600 and sled is like new. I have a 2017 129 RTX LE which works well for me. The thought of adjustable handle bars, shift on the fly suspension and power steering are very appealing. See if I can track a new one but.... if not at 11,000 miles this runs great.

 

[twyztid]

This is a great question considering the reality of Yamaha faithful. What to do. I too don't see anything that stands out other than a 2025 srx, if there are any left. Nevertheless, I just refreshed my entire drive train with new parts for $1,600 and sled is like new. I have a 2017 129 RTX LE which works well for me. The thought of adjustable handle bars, shift on the fly suspension and power steering are very appealing. See if I can track a new one but.... if not at 11,000 miles this runs great.

IMO, the LTX LE is more desirable than the SRX due to it coming with a 1.25 track and having better shocks. Everything else is the same... other than that it doesn't say SRX on the side.

 

[04nightfire]

Traded the nytro plus a few bucks on Saturday for a 2020 Sidewinder L-TX LE. Now the wait till next winter begins. Has a TD eco trail tune with the standard upgrades. Will pull the shaft bearing this summer as a preventative measure.