manotickmike Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 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.
Sledguy74 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Posted March 9, 2020 not a lot new for 2021 glad SRX is back in Blue !
tricky Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 When Cat goes, will Yamaha get out of sleds, or back into them?
gibson Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Until Yamaha can build a decent chassis. Better then the Pro Cross. I can't see them returning.
ontariof7 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Sledguy74 said: not a lot new for 2021 glad SRX is back in Blue ! Me too
Strong Farmer Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 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.
scottyr Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 I think building sleds for Yamaha and atvs for Tracker/Bass Pro is what Textrons business plan is for AC in the future.
ToSlow Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 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
Ox Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 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?
Turbo Doo Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 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....
revrnd Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 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.
Sledguy74 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Posted March 31, 2020 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.
RAMSOMAIR Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 I just picked up a 2019 with 146kms for cheap. Might be more of these coming available. Maybe not with so few miles!
Spiderman Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 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
Spiderman Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 17 hours ago, RAMSOMAIR said: Best looking sled on snow! Agreed - would look great in my garage!
Sledguy74 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Posted April 5, 2020 Spring Power Surge not much of an incentive imo, wondering if/when they will sweeten the deal ??
Strong Farmer Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 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.
Motorhead Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 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.
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