Anyone else see lots of broken down sleds this weekend?

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ranlam

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Yep when money permits its a four-stroke for a trail sled, one that I can put thousands of miles on and not have to worry. I'll prolly keep that powder special for a ditch banger. IMO
 
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whitedust

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robocopf7 said:
I am no expert, but I ride sleds, motorcycles, atvs and boat (jet ski and 23 ft cabin cruiser). Maybe its me, but sleds seem to crap out waay too easily and quick. Rust and corrosion is hardly controlled (better coatings and paints would be nice). I haul only with a cover, and coat everything in WD-40 when possible.

For example, I leave my lawn mower full of gas, maybe change the oil, and it runs every time. Same thing with motorcycle. Gas and go. The sleds I've owned (current excluded) need absolutely fresh fuel, good oil, every bearing fawned over with fresh grease, clutches watched closely, drive train maintenance, etc.

If you don't, then failure, and trip or weekend is ruined.

I have found using synthetic grease and oils have reduced the failures, but it seems that unless you buy a new sled every two to three years, it will ruin a trip like what happened to a buddy last week in the UP. Just venting, but it seems like our failure analysis people at the factories are sleeping on the job. I would like to see sleds reliably run for 8 to 10 years before completely falling apart, especially after spending $10,000 plus.

I plan on moving to a 4 stroke with my next sled when I get some cash. Anyone else feel like this?
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Already moved to Yamaha 4s put last blown Doo 800 2s behind me & done with 2s forever in 2008. 7000 trouble free miles just gas & go.. change oil in Spring. Change boggie wheels & hyfax also in Spring & good to good to go for next winter season. New DI2s just don't compare to new 4s for trouble free engines.:) Everytime a 2s melts down we find a 4s convert.lol
 
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vector08

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I agree with liking 4s. BUT they do have a lot of problems that need to be fixed. I have a 2008 vector. Many things that Yamaha could have done much better. It is definatly nice to not have to worry about the oil though. Me and my dad rode this weekend, and we never had to worry about it. its s different story when my mom comes along!
 
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