Well now I can say I've owned all four of the major brands of snowmobiles. I just brought home my new sled. It is an all black 2010 Yamaha Nytro FX XTX. I've been riding a 600 SDI REV for the past three seasons,but with 6600 miles it was time for something new. I have a 52 year old spine and it needs all the pampering I can give it without actualy having to slow down. I do most of my riding in the UP as I'm from Traverse city, mi. I like the Seney / Grand Marais area but I've been from top to bottom. I hope we have another good winter and I can hardley wait for the first good snow. See you on the trails.
New sled, new direction.
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uncle_ed
Active member
Welcome aboard Chuck! Its nice to see people in Michigan still working and able to help boost the economy a bit with a new sled purchase. You say you have owned all 4 brands so I am just curious what was your first sled/brand? Have you ever owned a Yamaha before and why did you choose that one other than for the ride? I hope you get alot of good miles this year with your new sled!
Ed
Ed
Uncle ED great to hear from you! I won't count the 1968 MOTO SKI my dad bought. My first sled was a 1972 440 Panther. Once I grew up and started working for a living they are as follows: 96 AC EXT 580. 98 polaris XC 700, 99 AC ZR 600 EFI, 2003 XCSP 600 POLARIS, 2005 MXZ 600SDI SKI DOO. One reason I bought the Yam was I'm tired 0f having to buy a new sled every 6000 miles. Does this tell anything about me?
polarisrider1
New member
Welcome nytro!! Grand Marais, MI is a great place to ride.
eagle1
Well-known member
Nytro, congrats on your new sled, your gonna love it. Loved mine last year. That XTX is awesome choice for UP trails but also for jumping off for a little powder. And that motor will keep you smiling all winter long, not the fastest top end but great throttle response. Last year was the most fun I had snowmobiling since I bought my first sled in '97
pictures, pictures
pictures, pictures
polarisrider1
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posting pics has always been a hit or miss thing with me. On the Enter Discusion page look to the bottom (may have to scroll down). Instructions are there on how to post pics. Follow instructions to the exact. You can go to the practice post area for that. Good luck! I make the pics. small. Don't give up it will work.
polarisrider1
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Also on the "enter now" page are some rules. By the posting instructions. I read these alot. lol, and again Welcome aboard!
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fusion
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Nytro, I came very close to buying this same sled myself. I looked closely at it and was ready to move, but I thought it was more for powder than what I needed. THe long track on the XTX is supposed to make very good use of the motors seamless power. Tipped up rails put alot of track to the ground and makes the XTX quicker than the shorter SE. I ended up picking up an APEX LTX GT, have only six more rows of studding to go and I'm done. Then I wait for the Bergstrom triple points and I'm ready to go. I set my sag-in and all my clickers last weekend so I'm ready to rock n roll, even at 55. Let us know how you like the sled.
I wish I was more computer savey so I could figure out this picture thing. I just installed the high windshield and deflectors made just for the all black 2010, they look great. From what I'm hearing, production of the XTX was cut way back and not many black ones either. I'm thinking no studs, but I always say that. I'll have to see how 144"s hooks-up.
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skylar
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bruno, The bigest reason I've been buying a new sled every 6000 miles is that's about three seasons of riding. I do all my own maintenance, can't count the number of engines/cars I've worked on. The tech. has improved so much over the years, riding a four year old sled is like driving a model T. That having been said, my wife's 05 600 sdi spun a crank bearing @ 2500 miles ( I have the same sled) and I know alot of guys that are only getting between 5 to 8k out of thier top ends. My sled has 6600 mi. on it and I don't want to spend the money on it. ps. I use good full syn. oil
You should like the Nytro, I rode one last season for a 100 miles or so, The 4 strokes have come along way since the R1. It is deceiving how light the machine feels compared to it's actual weight. I bet you could get way more than 6,600 miles the nytro without worrying about a catastrophic failure. The fuel economy is also very good compared to a compriable 2 stroke. I will more than likely go with a 4 stroke once I put my Pro-X out to pasture.
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fusion
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My 4-stroke Vector was an eye opener for me. I was surprised by the smooth power delievery, overall engine performance and handling, considering the published weight. You don't feel the weight on the trails. (But you do feel it when trying to move on and off the shop dolly's) If you'd a told me 10 years ago I'd own all Yam's today I'd never have believed it. I strongly considered a 600 E-Tek prior to buying the APEX, but when you compare them side by side, the Doo just seems cheaply engineered - the fit and finish.
Nytro, if you are riding more than 50% of the time off trail, I wouldn't stud it. If you do more trail riding, to get this sled to hookup you'll need to stud it. That motor has a ton of low end grunt and you won't put the power to the ground (track spin) without studs. JMO.
Nytro, if you are riding more than 50% of the time off trail, I wouldn't stud it. If you do more trail riding, to get this sled to hookup you'll need to stud it. That motor has a ton of low end grunt and you won't put the power to the ground (track spin) without studs. JMO.