Sled project .... Apex or RX-1

[4strokeconspiracy]

I plan to build a sled over the summer . I'm tossed up between an Apex or an RX-1 . I watched a few Rx-1's with apline turbo kits run and they seem just as fast as the Apex turbo . I have heard some Apex guys complain about fuel controler boxes failing and having to carry a spare one.

Planned build : Alpine 25 or 28 Turbo kit / Cr Tunnel with 162 or 174x16 2.5" track ? / light weight front arms Zbroz Or fox floats ? / light weight
steering post , bars & riser / Boss highrise seat /

The Apex I found is an 07' stock 3200km and the Rx-1 I'm looking at is an 03' also stock with 1650 km in close to mint condition . Both are selling for around $5000.cdn . Could use some feedback on pros & cons of each sled . Other than the fuel system ,& the plastic , what other major differences are there ? keep in mind I'll be ditching the suspension &tunnel . Any known common problems (ie. clutching , jackshaft , chain case , frame ,engine , steering , electrical . ) ???

I've rode both Apex & Nytro Turbo's and prefered the feel of the Apex . Which led me to decide on building my own . After riding a turbo 4stoke I'm hooked !

[dooryder]

get a 1200 doo doo and turbo it, there lighter then the yammys if i remember right

[4strokeconspiracy]

Originally Posted by dooryder

get a 1200 doo doo and turbo it, there lighter then the yammys if i remember right

Just the kind of response I was afraid of .... more yami bashing Doo Doo ! If wanted a Doo ,I would go buy one .

[4strokeconspiracy]

Just as I figured , no help from any Yami owners ! Just a bunch DooDoo !!!

[Apex162]

I would go with the nytro because they stop making the Apex. I am sure that when you change susp. the nytro will be what you make it and easier to sell down the road. Very little problems on the yammis because there built tuff and heavy. Doos could could not handle stock power, lets see boosted power

[TomKat72]

As I understand it you can make the RX1 handle as good as a stock APEX (just from what other owners have told me), where as you can get the apex much improved over stock with the upgrades you speak of. If you check the classifieds on KSL.com you can find some already boosted sleds for very fair prices. That might be a cheaper way to go if $$ matters. Cheers and good luck!

[TomKat72]

Originally Posted by Apex162

Doos could could not handle stock power, lets see boosted power

......something akin to equiping a marshmallow with a V-8.

[bigdawg]

If you are building APEX or RX1 go with the Apex....Throttle response is way better.....There was a big issue with the RX1's called Throttle chop and it was bad for killing the motor if you had to get out of the throttle quick...(carb system) I had a Turbo RX1 and i got rid of it for those reasons....Go with an Alpine or MCX kit with a Garrett 28RS or 2871 Charger..Just my 2 cents

BD

[Adrenaline Addiction]

Go with an Apex, front mount or midmount, good service with Powderlites or Alpine. Could probably buy a used one for a great deal already built. Flame out on RX1 big problem at higher boost. Other issues are flooding when upside down.

[SLY]

I would do an Apex over the RX1. Aside from the chassis improvements the fuel injection is way more turbo friendly. I still prefer the Nytro after riding them all, it just takes about 500k to get used to after riding an Apex

[Murminator]

Here is a rebuilder for a project....but it is a vector

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID






Item: 2009 YAMAHA VECTOR LTX Stock #: S092443
VIN Number: JYE8HD0019A001405 Kilometers: 348
Particulars: 973CC,AUTOMATIC,WHITE, 136 INCH PADDLE TRACK, REVERSE, ON LINE BIDDING ONLY, DAMAGE TO REAR, KEYS AVAIL.
Type of Damage: Front
Inspections if Required: NONE REQUIRED
Location: Saskatoon
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[ttpowersports]

apex - apex- apex- rx1 is 1st =gen yam fourstroke- apex is a lot more refined, efi better bulk head etc.

if you want a carb i have a light front end damaged 08 vector ltx gt (136) with 800 km that you could get for cheap- the 3 cyl vectors work great with a turbo and are very reliable but not efi. the gt is clicker front shocks, not sure if you could use the dial up rear on a mountain mod or not, but 90% of the parts are as new-

could give you a smoking deal on any parts you need - have connections, i aahh am in good with the boss. ha ha

good luck let me know

T.

** also just bought a front end damaged 09 turbo touring that 177 hp stock. hmmmmm might be a grreeat motor and drive to start with,.. or a sleeper i was thinking of maybe stuffing it in an 03 mod 800 we have with a cr racing tunnel on but... i never have time to act on my dreams..s.

T