Turbo50Mike
New member
I currently have a 2002 SXr 700, and I am considering stepping into a 2003 or 2004 RX-1.
I "think" I want to try out the 4-stroke, but will I be happy??
I don't do any ice racing, mostly ride on groomed trails, and some state parks in my area. I ride the SXr pretty agressive (I road race motorcycles in the summer), so I like leaning/sliding the sled through the turns at high rates of speed.
Some things I don't like about the 2-stroke are the noise (but I wear ear-plugs, so no big deal) and the smell (even though I REALLY love the smell in the beginning of the snow season) after a few rides everything smells like carbonized Yamalube.
Any advice from others that have made the same swap would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MJB
I "think" I want to try out the 4-stroke, but will I be happy??
I don't do any ice racing, mostly ride on groomed trails, and some state parks in my area. I ride the SXr pretty agressive (I road race motorcycles in the summer), so I like leaning/sliding the sled through the turns at high rates of speed.
Some things I don't like about the 2-stroke are the noise (but I wear ear-plugs, so no big deal) and the smell (even though I REALLY love the smell in the beginning of the snow season) after a few rides everything smells like carbonized Yamalube.
Any advice from others that have made the same swap would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MJB
If you want more info on the 4 strokers go to rx/rs forums www.rx1info.com. 
chance3131
New member
For the smell, you can always try different oils, but it still smells like a 2-stroke. As for the years of the RX-1, the theme seems to be that they feel heavy, but I guess it depends on what your expectations are, and how big you are. I would rent one first and then decide. I am "thinking" of going to a Rage from a SRX. I think the weight will be ok, now I have to get the performance equal.
I rode an 03 rx1 and it was close to my srx and it didn't seem to be heavy on the trail. The sled wasn't setup for my weight. But it was a cool ride it was pick with at least 144 or more and I think it needed more carbids. But the best about the sled is no smoke on your clothes and also you don't have to run hi test gas. I order 05 vector this year and right now sitting at the dealer. I can't wait for snow. You have to try one first before you go out and buy one. I know I'm going to miss the power of the srx but from corner to corner I think the vector is going to be a fun ride. 
One thing I can say is I love my RX1 and will never go back....unless Yamaha comes out with some awesome light weight mogul monster....but that will never happen 
Yamahnator
New member
Mr. Sled what happened to the RX-1 forums? That link gives me a refresh screen every time.
Everything is working fine , from what I can tell. Try going direct to www.rx1.info
Yamahnator
New member
Ahh thanks, for some reason that link further up was not working...