What 4 stroke sled should I buy?
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fusion
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I would look for a used REV 4-TEK, if you can find one. Better chassis than Yam, hands down, lighter, and a breeze to change oil, compared to Yam's.
Only thing Yam's have is good motor, but that's where it ends.
Only thing Yam's have is good motor, but that's where it ends.
Yep, what he said.
Ok you are big that is all we know. Lots of 4s in every type of sled class. What are you are you riding now? Likes & dislikes? What % of riding is trails, powder,FRs, lakes. Most big guys like big HP just because they are big need the Hp to move them around. How about you?
bankers_hours
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7 foot, 275 lbs here. Ride Yamaha Apex GT and love it. So, if your big AND tall, you have my recommendation.
The doo XR chassis with the 1200 is the way to go. I ride a Grand touring or a GSX SE depending on where and how I want to ride. Either one works fine. At 6' 3" and 330 that Motor just idles along. Yamaha's are built for smaller riders. My Sons Turbo Yami has plenty of power for anything but its not as comfortable as the XR is. My Son is going to selling his Yami and going to buy a Doo.
Buy a 2014 so you get the new suspension.
That comes from someone who has experience with both.
If you can find a used one you will end up paying more than you want to, they are holding their value more than other options.
Buy a 2014 so you get the new suspension.
That comes from someone who has experience with both.
If you can find a used one you will end up paying more than you want to, they are holding their value more than other options.
tundra ron
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I would get a used Apex 144 with power steering. The Ski Doos do not have the reputation of running 20000 miles like Yamaha does.
I have some experience with big & tall too riding bud was 6'5" not too heavy maybe 220 but his single most severe problem was getting his head behind a windshield.He did better with 2006 sit in Rage mono RA than Apex which no windshield could protect him. Big & Tall might do well with Apex 150 XLT or Attak then install new Venture 2up windshield no windshield better than that.
momoney2123
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Have 2 people in our group that are 300+ pounds and both ride a skidoo GSX 1200 and love them. Sled is very smooth and easy to ride. This engine is bullet proof and has not been around as long as yama but have only heard from our dealer that the 1200 will run forever. We have 3 1200's total in group with zero issues, one with a turbo.
THANKS JOHNDEE and all this forum for the advice. I'm going with Yamaha. I found it on this site. Kip at Pats Motor Sports had it listed here. 2011 Rs Vector LTX with only 360 miles! Cant wait to ride it. Again, thank you all for responses. Will be posting my 2000 Polaris 600 Touring on here and craigs list. Parting it out.
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I think you will be happy with that choice and the dealer is a big part of the purchase experience and Kip and Pat's have a great reputation. Congrats and have fun!
tundra ron
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Best Yamaha dealer anywhere. Change the belt after 2000 miles.
Great choice, congrats! I have a 2010 just like it, and love it. You may find, as I did, you must finish what Yamaha started though. I changed the skis to pilot 6.9's and shaper bars, add Pioneer wheel lowering kit for slide wear,and Pioneer shock revalve and a heavier spring, probably a 7.0 since you are big. Great sled but these upgrades will be huge!!
I would add clutching to the motor, very few other brands easily get 5000+ miles on the factory belt with 150+ hp, just sayin:
harvest1121
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I have have a 2009 Nytro put 3500 miles on it last year I know I had to change the belt 2 times. But Yamaha belts are $60 so not too bad.