switching sleds

[andycap]

My friend just heat siezed his summit and am thinking of switching to a yamaha nytro. I have a 2008 summit. I have seen lots of two strokes towed out but no four strokes. I like my summit but its expensive to get a heli lift for a sled. Just wandering what people think.

 

[magnet]

The only reason you never see a yammy getting helied out is they can't find a big enough chopper to lift them. Lol j/k
But on a serious note you have to remember there is probably still a 2 or 3-1 ratio of 2-4 strokers on the hills. Imo I your happy with what you got keep running it. A 4 stroker may have the same power as you 800 stock but also weighs 80-100 lbs more. Unless you plan to turbo I would stay with 800

 

[underdog]

My friend just heat siezed his summit and am thinking of switching to a yamaha nytro. I have a 2008 summit. I have seen lots of two strokes towed out but no four strokes. I like my summit but its expensive to get a heli lift for a sled. Just wandering what people think.

What kind of riding do you like to do? IMO a Yamaha is a great sled IF it is turboed and even at that, its still only good for going straight up a hill. If you like to play in trees or do technical stuff like that, stick with a lighter 2 stroke.
I'm not gonna mess around with old sleds anymore. Gonna keep trading sleds so I always have warranty. Seems like the best thing to do IMO.

 

[andycap]

I know there about 100 lbs more and all the riding we do is mountain riding with mixture of trees and hillclimbs. Probably right sell every two to three years to keep warrenty on it. I would like to try one to see what they are like might rent one for the day to try.

 

[underdog]

I know there about 100 lbs more and all the riding we do is mountain riding with mixture of trees and hillclimbs. Probably right sell every two to three years to keep warrenty on it. I would like to try one to see what they are like might rent one for the day to try.

I would rent a turbo one for a day. My cousin has a stock nytro, and that thing is a pig. Mind you he has the horrible stock track that were on the 08 nytros. With a decent track it would be easier to ride. I would like to try a turbo nytro myself sometime.

 

[drew562]

I have a couple nitros. Stage two turbo. And also a low boost. I don't climb at all. Always in the trees playing is where u find me. They are a ton of fun and yeah.... Heavy. You will learn to get stuck less and be less stuck. Ie not straight up and down between 2 trees. I tried to go back to 2 stroke this winter after 3 yrs on nitros. Bought a pump gas turbo and really diddnt like it. I felt lucky everytime it started.lol. Sold and back on yamis. Most who go 4 stroke never go back. And of course I only am telling u my opinion

Andrew

 

[steveo10]

do it, do it!

I went from a rev to a nytro and love it. I wouldnt have done it without boost although. Stock nytro is pretty borin... still have a couple of revs, cant give them up!

 

[Nytroman]

i gave up dirty hands for a tired body at the end of day, with boost I am happy with the Nytro, never let me down in 3 seasons so far,couldnt say that with the 2 strokers in my group. When the yammi does crater its going to be a big bill though.
They are all money pits IMO

 

[shawnmcgr]

My Apex has 6200kms on it almost all tree riding. I found an Apex is sometimes more work to get it to go where you want and sometimes less. Having the 4stroke torque down low in the rpm range can be very handy in the trees.

A nytro is more responsive than an Apex, it's going to need different input than a rev but learn how to ride it and I'm sure it'll go anywhere a rev or xp can, until it runs out of hp. It is down on HP and weighs more....eventually physics catches up.

But rather than buy a new sled every three years; ride a nytro for three years then go turbo. Spend the money on go fast rather than a new set of decals. But the cost of an e-tec is getting up there...a nytro with turbo isn't a whole lot more if your going to keep it for 3+ yrs.

 

[OOC ZigZag]

I know there about 100 lbs more and all the riding we do is mountain riding with mixture of trees and hillclimbs. Probably right sell every two to three years to keep warrenty on it. I would like to try one to see what they are like might rent one for the day to try.

Over the top rentals in Calgary will rent you a nytro turbo if you want to check it out.:d

 

[maxwell]

so your buddie made a mistake and now you want to switch

this decision all depends on teh type of riding you do.

turbo nytros are a blast if thats your thing

 

[Smokey1]

Learn how to ride it and you'll love a 4 stroke. I'd rather a sore body than an empty wallet

 

[maxwell]

ya because 25g is cheap?

 

[shawnmcgr]

$17.5k w/MCX180.

I'm not saying it needs a turbo, it's a great sled and ridable stock. I may considering a Nytro in the future but really have no reason to drop my Apex yet (6200kms of tree riding so far).

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[tex78]

ah 180 wouldn't be enough tho..... for the weight....

the 240 i rode was bland at 180.... seemed like and old 03 and older s chassis with a non 800ho....

with 240 it felt like a 800r with a b.b in it..... about right

still front heavy and pulls over like an xp [ either not far enough or too far on its side ]...

 

[shawnmcgr]

ah 180 wouldn't be enough tho..... for the weight....

the 240 i rode was bland at 180.... seemed like and old 03 and older s chassis with a non 800ho....

with 240 it felt like a 800r with a b.b in it..... about right

still front heavy and pulls over like an xp [ either not far enough or too far on its side ]...

I'd respond but what is the point; a nytro with 180 hp at altitude is equivalent to an 120hp '03 s chassis?! 10-4, doo can do no wrong.
If only Yamaha could eat skidoos 8 year old lunch. Where's my coolaid and doo glasses?:d

 

[JoHNI_T]

Over the top rentals in Calgary will rent you a nytro turbo if you want to check it out.:d

I need to do this,,, see what the hype is all about.....

 

[Got boost want snow]

I ride an apex with a boondocker at about 270hp and in the steep and deep through the trees it works awesome. I am only 5'7" and 175lb and I agree with the others that I would rather have a tired body at the end of the day than to have an empty wallet. But it does come down to whatever you are the most comfortable riding.

 

[Smokey1]

ya because 25g is cheap?

Im not rich, or stupid. I'd rather buy somebody elses work in the off season for 12-13k.

 

[OnlyPolaris]

i have got to ride a couple nytro's at work. seem like a really nice sled. lots of torque. the only things i don't like are weight, the steering geometry and it seems hard to put in reverse sometimes.