Best yr SRX

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What do you guys think was the best yr of the Srx And why. Thinking of adding another blue baby to my family.
 

76/77 hands down.

Cuz they're the coolest, meanest, toughest looking little hot rods of them all and they're worth more too. Tripples would be just another Yamaha without the Legends they were born of.

opsled
 
opsled said:
76/77 hands down.

Cuz they're the coolest, meanest, toughest looking little hot rods of them all and they're worth more too. Tripples would be just another Yamaha without the Legends they were born of.
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Had two vintage SRXs run at the local grass drag/swap meet. They took everyone else in that class to school. Yamis definately holdin their own in northern Illinois.

Should of taken a picture...but didn't....a yami 4 wheeler having to tow a A/C back to the pit area.
 
I really like my 01' because 2000+ had higher horsepower than the 90's had. I beleive the stator is higher output and the port timing has been raised along with better port design. I think the 02' thumps the 01 in the safety department due to DCS. The performance should be the same though. I absolutely love mine!!!
 
'77 because it stood ice oval racing on its ear. Still winning TONS of races today. Hell, 33 years later and you still can’t run a STOCK '77 in the STOCK classes!
 
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They'll resurect the SRX name in the future sleds can't wait to see what that one will become hopefully a legend like all the rest of them. I hope nothing less than a 180 HP
 
needaSRX said:
They'll resurect the SRX name in the future sleds can't wait to see what that one will become hopefully a legend like all the rest of them. I hope nothing less than a 180 HP
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LoL. Don't hold your breath. Although it would be cool if Yamaha introduced their HPDI technology to the snow market in the form of a clean burning triple 2-stroke.
 
My pick would have to be 2001. Most of the bugs were worked out and no pesky DCS to deal with.
 
From American Snowmobiler

read this on the 02 SRX's


Top Performance: SRX
Yamaha states that the SRX is based on industry-leading engine technology like self-cleaning power valves, 3D ignition system, liquid-heated flatslide carbs and new for this year is an automatic detonation control system.

The SRX is for the go-quick guy. Based on our 11th annual Shoot-Out results the SRX can zip through a quarter mile in nearly 12 seconds flat. That was the best out-of-box experience we've seen at any Shoot-Out. So the performance is real.

Yamaha's Detonation Control System allows leaner production carb settings to reliably produce increased power. Since the mix is leaner, the sled gets improved fuel efficiency.

The DCS monitors combustion vibration for signs of possible detonation, which may come from poor fuel, water or contaminants in the fuel. When detonation problems are detected, the ignition timing adjusts until detonation ceases.

When the DCS reacts, you get up to three stages of action:
1. Upon initial detection, the ignition timing retards 3 degrees;

2. If detonation continues, the timing sets back 6 degrees and you see a quick flash from the console mounted warning light;

3. If engine-damaging levels prevail, the ignition reduces top revs to a "limp home" mode of 6400 revs and the indicator lamp continues to flash. When the detonation stops, the system automatically resets itself.

We found when test riding an SRX with regular grade fuel and jetting set 10 jets too lean for Midwestern riding conditions that the sled automatically retarded itself. When we held the throttle wide open in spite of the monitored warning, the sled backed down to 6400 revs, reset the ignition and then climbed back out until the jetting and low grade gas once again required a sensor reaction. We couldn't burn the engine down. And we were trying. This will most likely be a coming feature for all future sleds as it beats the Polaris dual mode switch in peace of mind for owners.

Key 2002 SRX features:
• Dual bulb halogen headlamps;
• 145 horsepower, 700cc Power Valve-equipped three-into-three triple;
• Dual-piston hydraulic brake with inner ventilated rotor for improved cooling and stopping power;
• ProAction chassis and suspension systems for flat cornering and high speed performance;
• CNC machined exhaust ports;
• Powder metal forged pistons;
• 300 watt ignition with 3-D timing;
• Plastic skis;
• End Goal: Maximum horsepower and quick accelerating machine for very competitive riders.
 
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