500ssman Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Still a very nice sled. I was not too keen on the blue either (love the retro scheme), but it probably will grow on you. Nice suspension! The only thing I can see "issue wise" is that there is not a lot of stock storage space. A simple backpack will solve that or some add on bags. True but for 500 bucks I can switch to the extra storage setup as the adventure but right now I'm a hit the trails with a backpack kinda guy but it's nice to have that storage option in case of longer rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Quimby Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I keep all of my emergency gear, and extra things in the back pack. If you ever have to hoof it on foot, it is nice to be able to take what you need with you. I am not too concerned about the luggage aspect. Very nice sled though! Nice lines and great suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I keep all of my emergency gear, and extra things in the back pack. If you ever have to hoof it on foot, it is nice to be able to take what you need with you. I am not too concerned about the luggage aspect. Very nice sled though! Nice lines and great suspension. nice to have luggage bags...that can be removed easily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Lots of "New to me " sleds but how many guys are buying a "New" 2013 for next winter?. That will determine how keen the companies will be to sell new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Lots of "New to me " sleds but how many guys are buying a "New" 2013 for next winter?. That will determine how keen the companies will be to sell new. dealer where 500ss & i snow-checked...26 last year snow-checked & only 4 this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Ouch. Not good for the industry. Hopefully the manufacturers will back off on the 'minimum' purchase required to carry a line. When I was riding Arctic Cat in the early 90's, the Gravenhurst dealer closed because he couldn't meet the minimum quota for the following year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 BTW - Polaris posted strong sales results (although this article focusses on Q1, 2012). Snowmobile sales are reported towards the end. Not surprisingly, most of the revenue in Q1 appears to be from off road vehicles. That's how I interpret Q1 sales of 673.8 million, of which snowmobiles were $4.6 million for that quarter (most sleds shipped last year). http://www.sledracer.com/2012/04/polaris-reports-q1-results/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 BTW - Polaris posted strong sales results (although this article focusses on Q1, 2012). Snowmobile sales are reported towards the end. Not surprisingly, most of the revenue in Q1 appears to be from off road vehicles. That's how I interpret Q1 sales of 673.8 million, of which snowmobiles were $4.6 million for that quarter (most sleds shipped last year). http://www.sledracer...rts-q1-results/ thats good news...at least they won't be goin broke in next 3 yrs...cover warranty anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Min quota is a problem. Lots of dealers have closed because each year they forced dealers to take more units then the previous year. My local poo and yamaha dealer (They sell both brands) had around 75 snow checked for this fall. Normal amount is around 110 so they are down abit. They use to sell 300 units a year in the mid 90's. Lots of poo dealers closed in the area, giving them more volume. There will be more buyers in the fall buying new, since the used market has tightened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 It was mid 90's the local skidoo dealer in Wasaga Beach told them to take a hike. It was the end of the season, no snow and had almost all of that years inventory still on hand. They told him he had to take even more for the next year so he told them no I don't and quit selling. He made more on the repairs than he did the sales and this was a winter side line for the marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 It was mid 90's the local skidoo dealer in Wasaga Beach told them to take a hike. It was the end of the season, no snow and had almost all of that years inventory still on hand. They told him he had to take even more for the next year so he told them no I don't and quit selling. He made more on the repairs than he did the sales and this was a winter side line for the marina. dealer said he makes $ 300 a sled when snowchecked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 300 is probably pure profit. Some car dealers only make around 800 on a car now too, except they have alot more volume. Hard to make a living on selling just boats and sleds. Service side is where all of the money is being made. Most sled dealers charge 80 per hour now. Some car dealers are 110 an hour here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500ssman Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 dealer where 500ss & i snow-checked...26 last year snow-checked & only 4 this year... Yup not good but he did say earlier that since he had snow checked quite a few the previous year that this season is sort of a lull as buyers who had snowchecked will wait 2 or 3 years before heading back to the dealer to snowcheck again. So expect #s to be higher for next years snowcheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I see Bracebridge Yamaha has a leftover 2011 Vector GT and they are asking $8999 + HST I think thats a good price for a great trail sled. Now if only my company and union would come to a agreement I could go look at it and see what they would offer for a trade on my my old XCSP! http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Yamaha/RS%20Vector%20GT/BRACEBRIDGE/Ontario/5_12393744_20100622073053167/?ms=snowmobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I see Bracebridge Yamaha has a leftover 2011 Vector GT and they are asking $8999 + HST I think thats a good price for a great trail sled. Now if only my company and union would come to a agreement I could go look at it and see what they would offer for a trade on my my old XCSP! Vector%20GT/BRACEBRIDGE/Ontario/5_123937 44_20100622073053167/? ms=snowmobiles'>http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Ya maha/RS%20Vector%20GT/BRACEBRIDGE/Ont ario/5_12393744_20100622073053167/? ms=snowmobiles They will laugh at you. I would sell the poo private and take whatever you can get. Good luck with the contract. Glad I got out of manufacturing, since all of the game playing between company and union was stressful. In the end company always won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I'm sure the company will win here too In the past I always seemed to do ok with trade-ins but I see your point..... Hopefully its not a long hot summer full of picketing......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I see Bracebridge Yamaha has a leftover 2011 Vector GT and they are asking $8999 + HST I think thats a good price for a great trail sled. Now if only my company and union would come to a agreement I could go look at it and see what they would offer for a trade on my my old XCSP! http://www.autotrade...?ms=snowmobiles Don't forget when you trade in you only pay the HST on the sale price less the trade in. If they give you ie. $2500 for the old sled you have to get $2825 privately just to break even. Then you have to sit around home waiting for people to come and look at the sled who may or may not show up and if they do may or may not be serious. Depending on what the dealer will give you is it really worth it to sell private is a question to ask yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Don't forget when you trade in you only pay the HST on the sale price less the trade in. If they give you ie. $2500 for the old sled you have to get $2825 privately just to break even. Then you have to sit around home waiting for people to come and look at the sled who may or may not show up and if they do may or may not be serious. Depending on what the dealer will give you is it really worth it to sell private is a question to ask yourself. ya thats why in the past I usually trade in.......all depends on what they might offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 They will probably offer you 1500 tops. A yamaha dealer only wanted to give me 2000k for my viper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Well fortunately or unfortunately depending on how you look at it I need to wait for the BS at work to cool down before I go a get semi serious about a upgrade, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cehyoopers Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 just purchased a 2010 CFR800r carry-over,,,,,,,to add to my stable!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 just purchased a 2010 CFR800r carry-over,,,,,,,to add to my stable!!!! nice addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500ssman Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just called the dealer and my 600pro r switchback is in!!! Will have it next week. Bring on the snow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just called the dealer and my 600pro r switchback is in!!! Will have it next week. Bring on the snow!!!! are you stayin in this area this winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just called the dealer and my 600pro r switchback is in!!! Will have it next week. Bring on the snow!!!! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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