Looking for advice on new sleds
04-01-2014, 09:48 AM
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I just bought a Yamaha Nitro and I LOVE it. I would never go back to a 2 stroke. Yes it's a little heavier but I'm very pleased with the suspension and the power is great. It has 135 hp and gets up & goes. I really like the riding position too. I took it to the trails several times this winter and it performed great. My whole thing is reliability and with Yamaha, you can't beat it.
04-01-2014, 10:03 AM
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It does all depend on your riding style. I ride alot of Canada and open running trails, and I can tell you that no 800 Ski Doo is keepeing up with my Turbo. It is even great in the tighter trails. All kinds of sleds are made for all the different riders out there. Trying them and seeing which one fits best is the way to go, but without that option it can be tough. 4 strokes are gaining a larger part of the market. Even Ski Doo came out with a 3rd 4 stroke engine last year. 4 strokes also hold their value very well. I love the performance, mileage and ease of the 4 stroke. If riding a lot of tight trails, than a lighter 2 stoke might be in order.
The skidoo 1200 4 stroke in stock form is a turd. And all four strokes still suffer from balance and transfer issues compared to a 2 stroke in bumpy trails,
04-01-2014, 10:56 AM
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You are correct about riding them all, everyone has a different style. I have a motocross back ground, so my style is different than most. If I rode Canada I would be on an 1100 turbo, no question. But for the same I do most of my riding in southern tug hill and tug hill, the turbo doesn't have a chance against my XRS in that area, even an RR version. You should really try a skidoo R-motion suspension with the KYB-40 shocks. There is not a bump or whoop on the trail that will make you slow down. Full throttle acceleration and hard breaking through huge bumps and the sled still tracks straight.
The skidoo 1200 4 stroke in stock form is a turd. And all four strokes still suffer from balance and transfer issues compared to a 2 stroke in bumpy trails,
The skidoo 1200 4 stroke in stock form is a turd. And all four strokes still suffer from balance and transfer issues compared to a 2 stroke in bumpy trails,
On a side note, I plan on maybe trying to have the boat poker run on Sacandaga again this summer. I will let you know if I do. You should get some boats together and come out to our pond with or without the run.
04-01-2014, 11:48 AM
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I am with on the 1100 turbo, yea its a heavier sled due to the engine, but in the procoross chassis it handles lighter than it is, it is great in the tight twisties and has incredibly legs for straights, I have yet in all my 3,800 miles I put on this chassis have had some one in a lighter 2 stroke get close enough and attempt to pass, and 75% or more of my riding is tight trails.
I rode the Yamaha Viper like I said, and I think its an awesome set up, but after spending time on the 1100 turbo which will stretch your arms at any speed when you hit the throttle, I found the Viper to be a bit more laxed on the climb from 50 mph up, which if I didn't spend so much time in the 1100 turbo I may not of even noticed.
It seems some will tell you what not to buy with out any experience the the model.
I rode the Yamaha Viper like I said, and I think its an awesome set up, but after spending time on the 1100 turbo which will stretch your arms at any speed when you hit the throttle, I found the Viper to be a bit more laxed on the climb from 50 mph up, which if I didn't spend so much time in the 1100 turbo I may not of even noticed.
It seems some will tell you what not to buy with out any experience the the model.
04-01-2014, 12:52 PM
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I am with on the 1100 turbo, yea its a heavier sled due to the engine, but in the procoross chassis it handles lighter than it is, it is great in the tight twisties and has incredibly legs for straights, I have yet in all my 3,800 miles I put on this chassis have had some one in a lighter 2 stroke get close enough and attempt to pass, and 75% or more of my riding is tight trails.
I rode the Yamaha Viper like I said, and I think its an awesome set up, but after spending time on the 1100 turbo which will stretch your arms at any speed when you hit the throttle, I found the Viper to be a bit more laxed on the climb from 50 mph up, which if I didn't spend so much time in the 1100 turbo I may not of even noticed.
It seems some will tell you what not to buy with out any experience the the model.
I rode the Yamaha Viper like I said, and I think its an awesome set up, but after spending time on the 1100 turbo which will stretch your arms at any speed when you hit the throttle, I found the Viper to be a bit more laxed on the climb from 50 mph up, which if I didn't spend so much time in the 1100 turbo I may not of even noticed.
It seems some will tell you what not to buy with out any experience the the model.
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04-02-2014, 08:42 AM
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Compaired to mine 04 (04-05)Renegade the wind from the whield lands right around the center of my helmet.
. Went 5 maybe 10 miles after the first bar(Mercer) and said F*** that lets sit in the bar till it turns to snow. Couldn't see crap threw our shelds
04-03-2014, 10:02 PM
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04-04-2014, 06:59 PM
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We all know Polaris rules !
ha,ha,ha,ha,ha - joking.....kind of...lol.
BTW: I'd love to have 1100 Turbo and 800 Pro-R !
Just like I'd love to have a 31 DCB Widebody, a 50ft Cig, a big toon, and a small CC.
No vehicle does it all.....most of us get what makes us most happy within our budget.
That depends on where we ride (boats or sleds) and what means most to us.
