What if they made an old sled again?
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aaaah….miss that sound! had a 95 zrt800, after jetting it back 4 sizes no longer ate plugs, and for an engine with proned issues, went on to 9000 miles. Miss that sled too, sounded cool too!
snobuilder
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I think you triple triple with FI guys would be perfectly happy on an Apex. 2011 and up are preferred.
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I agree with Whitedust on this. The only thing I miss is the sound of a triple like many others have said.
srt20
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I agree. Raise the seat up a couple inches and Id be very happy with a properly set up Apex, at least until the moguls showed up. But thats the same for the old sleds too.
And IMO the 4 banger at 10k rpm sounds better than a triple triple, except maybe the SRX.
snobuilder
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The Yamaha Apex never went full on atv rider up forward feel.
Kind of the hybrid between old sit down and rider too far forward of today.
Kind of the hybrid between old sit down and rider too far forward of today.
x2 on the xtra12 but with the XLT triple. I rode that sled almost like my XP, up on the bars with my feet behind me, so it was like the rider forward style of today even back then(well sort of) just a lot lower to the ground although xtra12 was a tall sled
Your out of your mind, worst riding sled? But how about a JD 340S, a 81 Liquifire, 75 Merc Trail Twister, or a 79 Poo TXL?
man I'd have to say it would come down to what the price tag was on it?
as I ain't as young as I was yrs back and the handling and ride quality , sitting position would be pretty hard on me
and I know this due to I did a ground up full rebuild on a 1997 model sled 3 yrs ago, even tried to add some better shocks, and it was too much for my old body to ride more than a few minutes
But I do admit I loved the looks, and sounds it made, like a classic hot rod car!
so depending the price tag, I might be tempted to buy another new older sled, if for nothing else to sit around and look at it and take it for a spin when conditions are smooth and or small runs
but if they priced them like new sleds now>?
that's a lot of $$$ to have a dust collector and space taker upper! LOL
OH and it would be nice, if they kept the same old DATE/Yr on them, so you could still register them as classic' or vintage sleds , to help justify owning one!
as I ain't as young as I was yrs back and the handling and ride quality , sitting position would be pretty hard on me
and I know this due to I did a ground up full rebuild on a 1997 model sled 3 yrs ago, even tried to add some better shocks, and it was too much for my old body to ride more than a few minutes
But I do admit I loved the looks, and sounds it made, like a classic hot rod car!
so depending the price tag, I might be tempted to buy another new older sled, if for nothing else to sit around and look at it and take it for a spin when conditions are smooth and or small runs
but if they priced them like new sleds now>?
that's a lot of $$$ to have a dust collector and space taker upper! LOL
OH and it would be nice, if they kept the same old DATE/Yr on them, so you could still register them as classic' or vintage sleds , to help justify owning one!
IOWASLEDDER
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My old 2001 Yamaha SRX in a heartbeat!! The sound of that triple triple was sweet music. And fast!
WorkHardPlayHrd
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My Christmas present for my 12th birthday a JD liquifier. Memories yes. Would I give up my awesome suspension for it. No way!
dfattack
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Thats the sled I've been waiting for...but doesn't look like it's going to happen.
snobuilder
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Not to belabor the Apex but I assume you've tried an '11 or newer Apex and weren't impressed?
dfattack
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My current sled is an 2012 XTX with 4,500 miles on it and just sold my 2011 XTX about a month ago which had 2,400 miles on it. Yes, I love the sled but as many other Yamaha customers were waiting for the next version/upgrade/evolution...call it what you want...of that model sled. It never happened. Now it appears I'm heading over to Doo. I rode Whitedust's enduro and was very impressed. My son's 2015 Viper (Yamicat) has been an issue for 3 years in a row. Yesterday with about 20 miles left to go on our 250 mile trip something broke in, what I think is the chain case and I had to tow him home with my XTX. Yamicat reliability sucks and I'm done. Heading out today to try and find a Doo with my son so we can ride while we have snow.
This is what I sold last month.
http://forum.johndee.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?57467-2011-Apex-XTX-Candy-Red
Carbide
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My '15 Apex XTX is my favorite sled so far. I had a '07 RTX as well, but much preferred riding the XTX.
I am hoping Yamaha brings something special for 2021. Otherwise I'll be on the hunt for a 2018 Apex.
I've had and enjoyed plenty of older Poos. But I am done with 2 strokes forever.
I like stink-free clothes, long term/range reliability, and not needing to carry oil around.
Yeah blah blah heavy sleds....I ain't carrying them around on my back. They are heaven on the trails.
I am hoping Yamaha brings something special for 2021. Otherwise I'll be on the hunt for a 2018 Apex.
I've had and enjoyed plenty of older Poos. But I am done with 2 strokes forever.
I like stink-free clothes, long term/range reliability, and not needing to carry oil around.
Yeah blah blah heavy sleds....I ain't carrying them around on my back. They are heaven on the trails.