Best Yamaha Sled?

[yamialltheway]

I am looking to buy a new sled, I trail ride most of the time but i ditch a few times a year. I am looking to spend about $2500

 

[bluemonster1]

a viper or sxr will do fine..

 

[needaSRX]

SRX for Racing

Viper/SX-r for trail/ditch riding

 

[Super Sled]

Maybe a Viper with an extension to 136" long track/ tunnel. Lots of good deals to be found. Vipers will run forever with proper maintenance.

 

[SXRider7Hundo]

SXR or Viper...

 

[tedgoesfast]

sxr for sure

 

[sideshowBob]

I would look for a Venom[they are 600s]. They are often over looked, can easily be turned into a 700, relatively light, Viper look and ride...red head[SXR type engine] simplicity and reliability.

JM.02c

Bob

 

[yamialltheway]

Thanks for the Replys, i think i am going to start look for a viper or Venom. Can i have some more info on a venom, Thanks.

 

[bluemonster1]

a lot of vipers have been going down lately..crank issues/rod bearings...check into that first..

 

[sideshowBob]

Yamaha Venom:
-built from 2004 - 2006
-only avail as 121"
-600cc tripple,single pipe, non power valve["red head"] engine the same as SXR and Mountain Max
-high output stator
-available with reverse and electric start
-looks like a Viper
-same suspension travel as Viper
-at least 10lbs lighter then Viper, advertised as 489lbs/ER at 515lbs dry weight

Try Googling for more info

Bob

 

[burnoutink]

I got the Ol' Red head and I love it, extremely solid engine!!!
never let me down!!!

 

[bluebandit98]

x2 had a few of them

 

[s10mike]

anything with a redhead. not much faith in vipers.

 

[vibeguy]

The Mtn. Max engine is much better than the Viper engine. JMO

 

[stingray719]

Viper engine is as good as anything Yamaha ever made.....IF..... you fix the head issue.

 

[mattyg1405]

The Mtn. Max engine is much better than the Viper engine. JMO

THE 500 CC????? THATS LIKE COMPARING APPLES TO ORANGES

 

[ridergonwild5692]

i dont understand why u guys are so afraid with vipers. they are awesome machines. you guys only here the bad about vipers but never the good....

 

[TopGunnSrx]

SRX with suspension mods!

 

[super1c]

Im into vipers for sure. I tried to get a venom for my daughter but hard to find and way too high in price. At least a grand more then most vipers. The few venoms i found around here were about 3000: you can get a 2004 viper for about 2300. Chris

 

[snomofo]

SRX with suspension mods!

X2 - A Viper is still a Viper, but a Viperized SRX is the best of both... IMO.