manotickmike 755 Report post Posted March 4 They always did a lot of stuff that on an individual level, made no sense. Never were a nickel and dime, screw customers on warrantee, cut corners kind of manufacturer. They're not in a receivership dodging buy-out friendly sketchy future situation like some other manufacturers. Yamaha is huge. Anything could happen. Meanwhile, I figure my sleds are at about 1/2 life, from a motor standpoint. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 387 Report post Posted March 9 not a lot new for 2021 glad SRX is back in Blue ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky 294 Report post Posted March 9 When Cat goes, will Yamaha get out of sleds, or back into them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gibson 39 Report post Posted March 9 Until Yamaha can build a decent chassis. Better then the Pro Cross. I can't see them returning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ontariof7 217 Report post Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Sledguy74 said: not a lot new for 2021 glad SRX is back in Blue ! Me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Farmer 160 Report post Posted March 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, tricky said: When Cat goes, will Yamaha get out of sleds, or back into them? I think they will be out. They sell a ton of out boards and boat engines and atv’s and motor cycles and scooters are extremely popular. Would love an xmax too but not available in Canada. small power equipment. Dealer near me just does boats now. No more sleds gave it up. Edited March 9 by Strong Farmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyr 97 Report post Posted March 9 I think building sleds for Yamaha and atvs for Tracker/Bass Pro is what Textrons business plan is for AC in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TURBO DOO 3,639 Report post Posted March 9 Yawn.......Tic...Toc...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 387 Report post Posted March 23 $20,800 for that pretty blue bullet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToSlow 219 Report post Posted March 23 On 2/18/2020 at 7:56 AM, Yamaha Fan said: Ha ha.... very funny but nothing that Di-electric grease cannot fix. can you please expand on what the grease does for starting? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ox 366 Report post Posted March 23 On 2/18/2020 at 8:02 PM, manotickmike said: Bought by a defense contractor. Textron. I can't see them continuing using Yamaha motors. They also bought out a motor manufacturer, the name escapes me. Several of my "die hard" Cat friends are moving on. Reluctantly. For those of y'all that don't remember this - Textron owned Polaris back in the mid/late 70's. Pic from my 1975 Owners Manual for my new Town and Country 175 - whch was a GREAT kids sled. Top out aboot 70 klicks, but you couldn't shake me in the trails. (single path through woods, not logging roads) As for Yammi - I see that have a 2 stroke Mtn Max offered aggin. Looks like a blue Cat, but I'm guessing that it has Yammi clutches yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TURBO DOO 3,639 Report post Posted March 23 1 minute ago, Ox said: For those of y'all that don't remember this - Textron owned Polaris back in the mid/late 70's. Pic from my 1975 Owners Manual for my new Town and Country 175 - whch was a GREAT kids sled. Top out aboot 70 klicks, but you couldn't shake me in the trails. (single path through woods, not logging roads) As for Yammi - I see that have a 2 stroke Mtn Max offered aggin. Looks like a blue Cat, but I'm guessing that it has Yammi clutches yet? More importantly, what are yah doing with that spade drill insert?., the thread guage? , and the container a tap was in?. You know your a machinist when.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revrnd 3,612 Report post Posted March 23 20 minutes ago, TURBO DOO said: More importantly, what are yah doing with that spade drill insert?., the thread guage? , and the container a tap was in?. You know your a machinist when.... I don't think that insert would work w/ a 3/8" drill (to quote our m/c shop crib attendant when he couldn't find the 2" roughing cutter I needed when I was an apprentice) A friend had a TC175 too. Neat little sled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 387 Report post Posted March 31 hmmm what to do, what to do........ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMSOMAIR 154 Report post Posted March 31 EASY........buy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 387 Report post Posted March 31 30 minutes ago, RAMSOMAIR said: EASY........buy it! my work like so many is looking at cutting hours due to the down turn in the economy........so its on my mind but likely not going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMSOMAIR 154 Report post Posted March 31 I just picked up a 2019 with 146kms for cheap. Might be more of these coming available. Maybe not with so few miles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman 78 Report post Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Sledguy74 said: hmmm what to do, what to do........ That sled is beautiful -if you have the money and time to ride it - just do it! I know I would 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMSOMAIR 154 Report post Posted April 2 I just grabbed this a couple weeks ago! 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyr 97 Report post Posted April 2 Man, those are good looking sleds. Congrats! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMSOMAIR 154 Report post Posted April 2 Best looking sled on snow! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman 78 Report post Posted April 3 17 hours ago, RAMSOMAIR said: Best looking sled on snow! Agreed - would look great in my garage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledguy74 387 Report post Posted April 5 Spring Power Surge not much of an incentive imo, wondering if/when they will sweeten the deal ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Farmer 160 Report post Posted April 6 3 hours ago, Sledguy74 said: Spring Power Surge not much of an incentive imo, wondering if/when they will sweeten the deal ?? Probabily fall is my guess, but maybe they sell well and are a low volume unit so not much incentive. Have to wait a year maybe for fizz to die out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motorhead 57 Report post Posted April 6 (edited) The chain case on them is a weak point. Poor engineering. Friends srx failed at 4000miles. Previous viper also let go as well. Does not trust his machine . Maybe if you baby it they will last. They look pretty on a tow rope though. Edited April 6 by Motorhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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