new skid?


I don't think you got screwed - that's the going rate on a good viper skid. Remember that the viper skid fits every yamaha from 1997 - 2004 and maybe some more with little or no modifications. And they do wear out. (bushings, rails, w-arms, shocks - all are wear items.) I think you got a fair deal. I saw one go for over $400 a couple weeks ago.

Might there be cheaper ways to improve the ride of your sled? Possibly.

Easier ways? Probably not.

That's my 2 cents.

Just remember to take the bolts out of the transfer rods when putting it back in - it makes it A LOT easier to get back in! ;)!
 
xsivhp said:
I don't think you got screwed - that's the going rate on a good viper skid. Remember that the viper skid fits every yamaha from 1997 - 2004 and maybe some more with little or no modifications. And they do wear out. (bushings, rails, w-arms, shocks - all are wear items.) I think you got a fair deal. I saw one go for over $400 a couple weeks ago.

Might there be cheaper ways to improve the ride of your sled? Possibly.

Easier ways? Probably not.

That's my 2 cents.

Just remember to take the bolts out of the transfer rods when putting it back in - it makes it A LOT easier to get back in! ;)!
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Ya, I've been looking for a better suspension for some time now and any that I've seen have been going fairly high. Considering the price that Yamaha wants for just the shocks, I thought $400 wasn't bad for the complete skid.
 
pro116 said:
I seen many great condition viper skids at haydays for aroun 200-250.00
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Ya Ya, rub it in :whine:
Did I also mention that there was $80.13 for shipping plus probably another $45 or so in brokerage fees and taxes when it gets here :cry:
 
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tippmannator said:
that will put a dent in the wallet!! but in the name of sledding, i could justify olmost anything :)
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Ya, oh well, I'm sure the price I paid for the Viper skid will offset my chiropractor bill. LOL
Say, anyone interested in a good used SRX skid? Only $400 bucks!! :)
 
2001SRX=Fast said:
whats the edge website?
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"Edge" is one of the Polaris suspensions, its not an aftermarket skid.
Alot of people are replacing the pro-actions with other brand stock skids. Its a cheap alternitive to a M-10 or Expert X :rockon:
 
If your talking a edge into a proaction chassis there are no mods to make it fit other then 3/16" thick alumn plates up front and 1/4" for the rear. Then its just a matter of measuring 3 times and drilling once. I will have my edge for sale soon that will include all the mounting plates, pictures of install, measurements, etc. Although for a RX1 it would work in a srx. I need more money then most for it though because I spent a lot to have the shocks re-built and re-valved.

The edge is probably the cheapest and best mod you'll do to your sled though!
 
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