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how reliable are the nitros??

i just bought a 08 nitro mtx and the purchase was based solely on a good reputation for reliability. the dealer assured me that the nitro was a rock solid sled. I want to know if he was yanking my chain just to make a sale. So if you gentlemen would be so kind to post the mileage and any problems you have encountered with your nitro i would appreciate it. Just curious. Thanks
 
i have a 08 nytro mtx 1300 miles 600 on boost not one prob besides keeping skies on the ground :D there r rock solid funnest sled iv ever ridin
 
Well, I would say that compared to the other brands they might be concidered rock solid, but as a new Yamaha owner I found a couple of things that suprise me concider the salesmans talking.

1. The handwarmers is absolutely junk. Period.
Sure it is fixes out there-but, a manufacurer that "has it all" in electronics, engines, mc:s, sleds and so on cant make a detail that basic to work?? I mean, hello?

2. Never ever have I had a sled that force me to buy new shoes.
(wet left foot syndome)

3. Front end dont exactly feels confident-no issues so far in my case thow...

4. Fit and finish dont really impress me more than the other brands these days.

5. Rear suspention is not up to the former Cats Ive had before-or maybe I havent managed to dial it in properly just yet? (Nytro SE)


But-at the same time I havent had ANY sled before since my first that bring me the kinde of joy when im out there!!? The overall performance is outstanding in my eyes...
 
1800 miles, 1500 on boost, nothing but a great time. Whatever you do, put a tether on it, they don't like to be run upside down, seen one that got the throttle pinned while upside down, was not pretty.
 
After riding and racing on Polaris since 88 I have to say that the Nytro to date has been my best sled.
The front end on mine anyways has been spot on and very responsive.
Original balljoints upper and lower.......Garbage. A- arm bushings junk
Shocks on my FX .......have been great
Back suspension has been good and has given me NO backaches like previous years probably due more to the riding position.
Clutches and belts, chains, and gears fairly bulletproof.
One of the best trail riding sleds I have ever owned period, but it is a cold sled and does require good clothing and waterproof boots.
Stock handwarmers.......non existant........06 apex bars and warmers will burn your hands off.
Power even stock was good , even better with the turbo. Close to a 1000 miles now with turbo on premium ..no issues!
Bad........still a touch on the heavy side, reall hard time putting back on its skis if you happen to roll it.
Hard on carbides or wearbars, skis suck.
 
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2008 MTX
1200 Miles
1 bad grip warmer
1 bent subframe - the upgrade is a must (get ahold of me via PM...)
2 bad lower ball joints

Any other problems were self inflicted - best sled I have ever owned. :beer;
 
Well, I would say that compared to the other brands they might be concidered rock solid, but as a new Yamaha owner I found a couple of things that suprise me concider the salesmans talking.

1. The handwarmers is absolutely junk. Period.
Sure it is fixes out there-but, a manufacurer that "has it all" in electronics, engines, mc:s, sleds and so on cant make a detail that basic to work?? I mean, hello?

2. Never ever have I had a sled that force me to buy new shoes.
(wet left foot syndome)

3. Front end dont exactly feels confident-no issues so far in my case thow...

4. Fit and finish dont really impress me more than the other brands these days.

5. Rear suspention is not up to the former Cats Ive had before-or maybe I havent managed to dial it in properly just yet? (Nytro SE)


But-at the same time I havent had ANY sled before since my first that bring me the kinde of joy when im out there!!? The overall performance is outstanding in my eyes...






I've got a problem with #4. I think the fit and finish is pretty good as opposed to the other new sleds.
 
great idea about the tether, how do i do it myself? what do you recommend? thanks

I am not sure, got it early last year, but I think mine is an artic cat tether, you just put it in series with the kill switch. You follow the wires, cut one and put it in series. When you pull the tether it opens the circuit killing the engine.
 
In the thread link in my signature line below, there are instructions on installing a Gunnar Killer tether....
 
My Oil tank cracked at the bottom above the 90 degree fitting at about 2000km
luckily we managed to tow it out,, could of been a real exspensive heli ride!!
 
Oil tank cracked(I would rec. fixing before it breaks). Other than that I have 2,150 hard miles on my 08 MTX and love it. No motor related issues.
 
Best sled I've ever owned...turn key...boosted from mile 0 (2000 now).

Is it perfect? No, like others have pointed out: handwarmers SUCK A$$, 08 subframe is weak, oil tank WILL fail (fixable), need different rear skid, track, and a diet.

BUT, after 85 riding days last year and 20 so far this year, I'm still grinning and get excited for the next ride!!
 
1001 miles of pure Colorado boondocking on mine and love it !!
Of course I am a Yammy guy ;).
Regardless of the extra weight of the 4 stroke I'll never buy another 2 stroke.
Buy a set of brass bushings for the front end from Ulmer Racing.
Keep an eye on the lower ball joints on the 08.
Keep the rubber side down.
No real problems with mine except my back up beeper burned out....
Fun factor = 100%
Perma grin... :)
 
I've got a problem with #4. I think the and finish is pretty good as opposed to the other new sleds.

Been drivin Cat and Poo lately, and some things are a step up compared to them, others not.
Belt cover seemes to be made out of a tin can.
I think the hood and sidecovers are a joke. (my 0.5c)

I did make a relly long list, but due a powercut in the house erased the reply, and I am from Sweden-wrigting in english dont come easy for me-so I will settle with this for the moment, sorry if you expected moore:o

Drive safe!
(Ps: Battery dead after ~650 km due to..? Sled were fine when I drove it in to the garage the night before! ...and no-the ignition was not on, the key was safe inside the house and not in the sled)

Nytro Rtx SE
 
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