Was out racing the neighbour who has an 18 800 Polaris.
Really tight race, we were running about 2000feet in a few inches of heavy snow.
SRX has ripsaw 1.25 track, otherwise stock.
Really tight race, we were running about 2000feet in a few inches of heavy snow.
SRX has ripsaw 1.25 track, otherwise stock.
Was it a mountain sled?
No, both sleds were trail sleds. Polaris has the 1.35 cobra.
The SRX is not mine, I had just serviced it.
The SRX is not mine, I had just serviced it.
Jack99
Member
Fast speed racer? No wonder why my sled's insurance is so expense. Thanks.
I bet the 2018 800 Polaris has better suspension.
I bet the 2018 800 Polaris has better suspension.
You're welcome.
Of course the Polaris will ride much better and is much more comfortable.
Of course the Polaris will ride much better and is much more comfortable.
If I was offered both, free of charge, I would take the SRX.
Not me, but it's an apples to oranges comparison. Different time era. If I was offered a 2001 SRX or a 2000 Polaris 700, I would take the SRX
I like my sidewinder.
I like my sidewinder.
Yep, to each their own. These sleds are what I like, thats why Im on the site.
I have ridden a new Yamahas before, but do not like the engine braking and seating postion of the new sleds, however, a turbo could help ease the pain Im sure, lol.
I have ridden a new Yamahas before, but do not like the engine braking and seating postion of the new sleds, however, a turbo could help ease the pain Im sure, lol.
I still have a soft spot for many Yamaha sleds of the past. The SRX seven is one of them. If you read my profile/information over on the four stroke side you will see why.
Vincent
New member
Sounds like a fun race.
I raced a 600 Eteck renegade with my old high mileage 700 redhead triple and it was very close race.
I raced a 600 Eteck renegade with my old high mileage 700 redhead triple and it was very close race.
JERSEYJOE
Member
RIGHT ON! I have a 2001 SRX with APEX GT rear skid and a long travel wide front end with Ohlins and it is a much better sled than stock. I ride it as much as my APEX!
Joe, do you have any measurements for that rear suspension swap?
Or does it bolt right in?
Or does it bolt right in?
Mac
Member
You can find the writeup for install dimensions here on TY. Its a very simple four point install. You will need the tunnel brackets and can get them from Travis at " Barn of Parts". He may even have a mono skid for you. i weighed the two skids ten years ago when i installed mine and believe its a 14 or 16 lbs
weight savings. You wont believe the difference. Go get some.
---mac---
weight savings. You wont believe the difference. Go get some.
---mac---
JERSEYJOE
Member
RIGHT ON MAC. I did 2 of them and the difference is amazing. The GT skid can have the electronic shock turned into a clicker. I have a couple of spare Electric Ohlins.
MAC LOOKS LKE NEXT WEEKEND WILL BE A GOOD ONE ON THE HILL. WHEN YOU COMING UP?
MAC LOOKS LKE NEXT WEEKEND WILL BE A GOOD ONE ON THE HILL. WHEN YOU COMING UP?