2016 sleds
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Ok I was able to get this ...looks I like I got everything I wanted on new 2016 Apex XTX but need to ride the new Apex line up find out what is best by seat of my pants....Man I was sweating bullets that 2016 Apex was gone but instead got nice improvements.
http://www.supertraxmag.com/article.asp?nid=2893
http://www.supertraxmag.com/article.asp?nid=2893
srt20
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I was on the Yamaha site. I didn't see anything huge. BNG and maybe some smaller stuff, refinements. But no new chassis. I didn't get to each sled though, it's to busy.
Damper and 129" on apex. Unless they already had that stuff?
146" apex
Oh and new lightweight skid? I think that was the 129 though.
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Also 137 viper. Did they have that already?
No turbo that I saw.
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No Nytro. No sure if that was already gone?
Damper and 129" on apex. Unless they already had that stuff?
146" apex
Oh and new lightweight skid? I think that was the 129 though.
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Also 137 viper. Did they have that already?
No turbo that I saw.
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No Nytro. No sure if that was already gone?
Nytro was dimissed last year for Viper. I can't get on either just getting bits & pieces so far.
srt20
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Looks like the apex se is unchanged. 128 skid etc
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NEW SingleShot 129 Rear Suspension
The all-new SingleShot rear suspension features a revised drop-link rear suspension linkage, new geometry, and a significant weight loss over previous designs. The dual arm, fully-coupled suspension features inside the rail coupling blocks, an improved track tensioning system, and a reduction of more than 10-pounds than the previous 128-inch suspension…all while delivering exceptional ride quality and control in rough terrain.
NEW FOX FLOAT 3 XV Rear Shock
The new FOX FLOAT 3 XV shock introduces new air-spring technology with a secondary Xtra Volume chamber designed specifically to eliminate unwanted harsh bottoming. The added volume of the twin chamber design delivers exceptional ride and handling over rough terrain. Both the primary and secondary XV air-spring chambers are infinitely adjustable for both rider preference and conditions.
NEW Performance Damper
New and exclusive Yamaha technology, the Performance Damper is designed for exceptional overall chassis performance by harnessing unwanted chassis vibration and distortion. Mounted directly to the chassis at the front and rear of the machine, the Performance Damper captures unwanted chassis energy resulting in exceptional control and comfort with remarkable high-speed stability and tracking through rutted and chatter bump filled corners.
FOX FLOAT 3 Front Shocks
The latest generation air shock from FOX® features an infinitely adjustable, no tool required, air spring. By changing the air pressure in the main chamber with the included pump, the FLOAT® is the most progressive, adjustable, and lightweight air shock available. A relocated air valve enhances access, and calibration changes deliver exceptional bump compliance and control.
Electronic Power Steering
Yamaha was the first and still the only manufacturer to offer Electric Power Steering to the snowmobile industry. The velocity sensing system delivers maximum assistance at slow speeds to nearly zero assistance and high speeds. Aside from dramatically reducing steering effort, the system reduces negative feedback and delivers precise handling characteristics.
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NEW SingleShot 129 Rear Suspension
The all-new SingleShot rear suspension features a revised drop-link rear suspension linkage, new geometry, and a significant weight loss over previous designs. The dual arm, fully-coupled suspension features inside the rail coupling blocks, an improved track tensioning system, and a reduction of more than 10-pounds than the previous 128-inch suspension…all while delivering exceptional ride quality and control in rough terrain.
NEW FOX FLOAT 3 XV Rear Shock
The new FOX FLOAT 3 XV shock introduces new air-spring technology with a secondary Xtra Volume chamber designed specifically to eliminate unwanted harsh bottoming. The added volume of the twin chamber design delivers exceptional ride and handling over rough terrain. Both the primary and secondary XV air-spring chambers are infinitely adjustable for both rider preference and conditions.
NEW Performance Damper
New and exclusive Yamaha technology, the Performance Damper is designed for exceptional overall chassis performance by harnessing unwanted chassis vibration and distortion. Mounted directly to the chassis at the front and rear of the machine, the Performance Damper captures unwanted chassis energy resulting in exceptional control and comfort with remarkable high-speed stability and tracking through rutted and chatter bump filled corners.
FOX FLOAT 3 Front Shocks
The latest generation air shock from FOX® features an infinitely adjustable, no tool required, air spring. By changing the air pressure in the main chamber with the included pump, the FLOAT® is the most progressive, adjustable, and lightweight air shock available. A relocated air valve enhances access, and calibration changes deliver exceptional bump compliance and control.
Electronic Power Steering
Yamaha was the first and still the only manufacturer to offer Electric Power Steering to the snowmobile industry. The velocity sensing system delivers maximum assistance at slow speeds to nearly zero assistance and high speeds. Aside from dramatically reducing steering effort, the system reduces negative feedback and delivers precise handling characteristics.
momoney2123
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Its probably just because im doo guy and cant really tell the upgrades but the 2006 apex vector and venture look the same to me as the 2016 apex vector and venture. I kno eps and shock upgrades. If thats what the customer wants more power to them. I guess the true yamahas , not yamaha cats have refining down to a science!!!
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Deleted member 10829
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Why are they using both types of headlights? The whole thing should be LED then you don't need a strip underneath. Seems like an afterthought.
From what I can tell in 2016 ...The all-new SingleShot rear suspension 129 & 146 is in for Vector & Apex & both 129 mono & 144 ck skid are gone. Dampers on some models not on others 1.75 track or 1.25 ripsaw in 2016. The all-new SingleShot rear suspension does not have control rod, springs or cam block so saving weight just without those features. Buds SE very cushy with air shock so my seat of pants will tell me a lot but who knows might bottom easily or ride like a brick if you pump in enough air. Also did not say if 146 is tipped...sure hope so.
goofy600
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Was definitely a add on in 13 when they first built the xs chassis it is a very nice option, I'm not one that is reading every thing I can all the time about slidoo but if I were a betting person they added it standard on some models to have a headlight to compete the other manufacturers ( your Polaris) without having to redesign the whole headlight. Cheaper to add on already made LED light than redesign. Again just my guess but it makes sense to my especially if they might be thinking of a redesign in the near future!
I dont know my wife has both on her car . I think the Audi also runs both . u dont always want the whit white lite.
snobuilder
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The new single shot skid with the 2.86 x 129 " and chassis dampers are " nice" upgrades.
Not sure about the need to add the drive by wire on the Vector though.....if you want to not go fast ....don't squeeze the flipper that hard....might be easier for the woman and familiar for them coming off the DooAce
Not sure about the need to add the drive by wire on the Vector though.....if you want to not go fast ....don't squeeze the flipper that hard....might be easier for the woman and familiar for them coming off the DooAce
I agree new skid with dampers is exciting but doo has made the sleddin public think they need drive by wire & 3 modes for 4s. Really more of a let mom & the kids ride it ...no interest to me.
I had not thought about thumb fatigue in yrs.
but now that I got a carb sled again with the gade sport I quickly remembered what it was like working a carb spring and slides all day . not the end of the world but not ideal .
I wish I had that doo flip the throttle lever to the front of the bars thing on all my sleds. would be real nice sometimes
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You don't always want the white light on a sled? When don't you want it?
I dont know never had them on a sled. in the wife's car when it is snowing hard the blue main lights work best but that could be because they are aimed lower or something . never put much thought in to it. I think the doo ones look kinda cool as a little rim under light . he said when running both it really lights up the trail . all I know
groomerdriver
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Have seen them too. I believe that those are an accessory upgrade. Have seen many AXYS LED's on the trail....very bright but surprisingly (to me) they are not annoyingly intense when coming at me.
FWIW - installed DDM Tuning HID's on my 14 Vector. Holy Cow what a difference! Even over a super white Brite Lite. Getting another set for sled #2 for next season.
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ezra - what's the latest on 16 Cat's? Anything new?