Comments on: Viral launch of the 2011 Apex

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:34:31 +0000

Thanks for the info, Chris! By “all the variations” I’m assuming you mean all three shock types. Interesting – Fox fronts would be cool. Would changing shocks on a new sled affect the warranty? Extended warranty? How’s that XTX SE for 2012 looking?
Thanks!

Jim

Changing the shocks up to those from a related model should not effect the warranty. If you installed something that was calibrated way off of the recommended spec or the wrong length then it may be considered if you were to break a related suspension component but generally shocks are considered a tunable part.
As a side note, all our suspension calibration has been improved dramatically over the past 3 or 4 years. Jeff S is our main calibration guy and under Jim V has brought our suspension full circle. Many of the W-arm failures and other skid breakage was due to calibration (bottoming) in the past, the new sleds are working excellent in most applications cr

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:00:02 +0000

I’m looking for a new sled, and recently rode the new Apex at Snodeo in NH March 5-6. Loved the EPS! But I definitely want a long track and was disappointed to find that the Apex XTX with the new rear suspension and 3 more inches of rear travel uses the base model front shock with no adjustments. Do I have to wait for 2012 for an SE version? Would the LTX GT front shocks bolt up? Please advise, and thanks!

The LTX clicker shocks would bolt up as well as the FOX, don’t be too hard on the stockers, they work really good and are rebuildable / tunable in the aftermarket, front stroke is the same on all the variations… cheers cr

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0000

I am just hoping the 2011 Apex will come in a mountain set up. I love my ’07 Apex MTX SE. I am not really fond of the FX chassis. I like the grunt of the 4 cylinder, in my opinion the Nytro motor is too weak, and the chassis too unstable even for a guy like me that has been riding dirt bikes since age 4 (36 years).

By: Yellowknife

Yellowknife — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:46:14 +0000

I think someone forgot to put the pins in (or order them) when doing the warranty work That bag sounds interesting. With the difference is space and size of the speedo’s apex vs. nytro I wonder if the bag will fit?

We got a load of rain here too, it could have been a foot of snow! Jeeperz. We went off roading in the power wagon tonight and got good and stuck. Not the same as sledin. I got 2 weeks left here!!

By: yamadoc

yamadoc — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:19:07 +0000

hi chris
i have suggested and been looking for ambient tempreature and compass information to be added to the factory guage package for years now (does it exist on the new sled ??), it would be a great option especialy for us trail riders !!!

if yamaha could provide an affordale power steering kit for there past snowmobiles that would be a great accessory for the catolouge !!

doc

By: Yellowknife

Yellowknife — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:17 +0000

I lost one of the nuts that holds the tie rod to the ball joint through the spindle on the Phazer. I ordered new everything but was surprised that the nut is just a regular nut. Any idea why Yamaha isn’t using a Nyloc Nut or something? I know there’s a spot for a cotter pin, (which was missing btw on both sides) so I put new cotter pins on, but this isn’t the first time the steering has come loose on the Phazer. I know there’s been updates possibly involving loctite and new torque specs, but I just had the front end replaced under warranty (spindles/ball joints) and those nuts shouldn’t be coming loose. I’m glad the bolt didn’t pop out while riding! Eeek!

Hey Allan, thinking those cotter pins are your answer… Yamaha has used cotter pins a lot over the years as they are foolproof compared to even Nylock nuts which are not good for multiple use. Glad you caught it in time. Now where did those pesky cotter pins go?

We have just released a new stash bag for the windshield area of the OMG wondering if that would suit your needs? Got rained out for our ride in Quebec City, believe it or not!! cheers cr

By: George

George — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:12:25 +0000

Chris,
How about a 80 or 100 hp version of the new APEX sled for the wife, the phazer doesn’t cut it, Sorry!
George

You know the Phazer motor in the Vector chassis with power steering would be one hec of a nice ride… hmmm cheers cr

By: yamtodd

yamtodd — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:26:00 +0000

Yes have a Nytro MTX. I’m glad the flatlander are getting a new sled with some cool fetures, but i need a sled to keep up with the 800′s and it missing from the line up thats all us mountain guy’s are saying flat landers that three models to pick 120 hp 130 hp 150 hp and two track lengths. The mountains guy’s have one 130 hp only. Apex mountain it gone and needs replaces with 160-170 hp so we can. they are 60% with three 40% should have 2 mouuntains specifice not make work sleds. I love my nytro but it took work and money to get it there but i would not trade it for another brand.

Thanks Todd, we know another model would be good, just not in the cards for this season. Sounds like you have your sled dialed so hopefully that’ll do the trick for now. Had dinner with Randy Swenson last night who told me they are finding some rather impressive differences between the 09 and 2010 model year MTX. But this year its the flat-landers who get to smile… cheers cr

By: big50viper

big50viper — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:33:41 +0000

Hi Chris

Was wondering if you have any update on the Tric ice scratchers,returned mine to the dealer a couple of weeks ago and am still waiting for news. The way its going in the Montreal area we are going to need them, Thanks.

We’re close, have changed to a stronger mount tab and lightened up the tip to control the deflection, should be ready to start the production late this week… stay tuned… thanks cr

By: Yellowknife

Yellowknife — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:08:57 +0000

Awesome write-up.

It’s pouring rain. I think all 2011′s should be offered with umbrella’s.

Cheers,
YK

If I may suggest a new Klim GoreTex suit, umbrellas tend to slow you down cheers cr