2002 to 2004 viper any updates ?


think the shocks valving was diffrent but not entirely sure on that. they did have a better seat, and also added dcs sensor to the head to detect detonation issues. also had the better controls moved up onto the handlebars for the hand/thumb warmers. im sure there is more but this is what comes to mind right now.
 
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Rear shocks are steel,nonrebuilds and position sensitive.Front shocks are ohlin clickers,too! I just bought back my 02, but can tell ride differences compared to the 04 Viper S!
 
You seem to have updated yours alot,unless you have high miles, a few more refines will get ypurs to equal any 04 Viper ( clutch mod and shock update). I like the Blue better too!
 
Had a 2002 viper put lots of money and add on's and sweat to make that sucker shine all to have some idiot kids steel it a few years back and roll it over a few times on a joy ride the cops found it a few weeks later i settled with the insurance company and bought a 2007 apex gt a few years back and just sold it a few weeks ago. Never put so much money into a sled like the apex .
No longer into major rides and trying to cut back in expenses so i figured not to get completly out of the sport i would try and find a mint viper or srx (very reliable )
 
Just did same myself and bought back my 02 Viper. It won't cost me the $ to get this sled right. I did that the first time I owned it til 07. Best thing is he only put 500 mi. on it! Only has 4700 mi. on it...
 
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Just did same myself and bought back my 02 Viper. It won't cost me the $ to get this sled right. I did that the first time I owned it til 07. Best thing is he only put 500 mi. on it! Only has 4700 mi. on it...
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Funny isnt it ! I did love the Apex but man did i put lots of money into that sucker. Sure the engine is bullit proof but everything else after 10,000 miles just falls apart. For the $4500 + maybe more in 3 years that i put into it i could have put in a bunch of rebuilds if it were a 2 stroke. Viper was trouble free for nearly 4500 miles my 2000 polaris xc 700 only had a track change and two pistons.
As the apex/attack ect platforms age im seing more and more people sinking in big money into these sleds.

I still trust the viper's and srx's even though they are dated they still have that special fun factor .
 
maybe Yamaha should of stayed with the 2 strokes and not even touched 4 stroke motors.There is something about 2 strokes that appeal to many..smoke is one thing..love the smell of it myself and easy to rebuild or mod up and lighter propbably.You are into BIG money with the 4 strokes initially and if you have to add a bunch more after 10,000 miles is insane for a sled that cost so much.For an example,my 2001 SXR600 is in GREAT shape for all the rough riding I do with it.I just rebuilt the motor because I wanted to,didn't need to yet as it still ran fine.With all the jumps I have done with it,the rough landings..it has not failed me..nothing has snapped or fallen off it yet..go figure.
I will keep riding my 600 and 700SRX until I can't ride no more.I have no need for them new version sleds out there with more features that can keep breaking down.My SXR is a blast to ride..love it..
 
Dont plan on getting rid of my vipers any time soon. In fact im debating on selling my 96xt this fall, its now the extra sled now that i got my daughter the viper. Its always been mine, well taken care of, and never let me down. Makes a good backup, buddy sled. I love my vipers for sure!!!!
 
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