I have owned quite a few 2 strokes, mostly AC. A KK and an 800 mtn cat currently. Just bought an 07 Apex for my first foray into the world of Yamaha. Got a great deal on a low mileage sled and figured I couldn't go wrong for the investment. Any ideas on first steps to make a stock sled better. Possible turbo next year if I decide I like the sled better than what I already have.
Just looking for help from smart guys
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look into a set of simmons gen 2's; obviously the more weight you can shed the better off you are. also an avid extended chain case will make a huge difference in deep snow performance
A track is the first thing you do. worry about everything else later. Best bang for your buck. get a challenger or a camo extreme
I have left mine stock and am happy with it, but for better climbing and such I have read that the tracks arent good stock, but I also came from an 800 cat, so pretty much anything is better than that lol, and first thing I think is get use to the way it rides, they are a bit hard to get use to but once you get use to them they are fun. Just be aggressive when riding, dont be lazy it will throw you.
First of all what are your long term plans ? If you plan on riding it for a long time stock then maybe some Gen 2 and shed some weight. Light weight battery, get rid of some of the idler wheels, dump the stock brake light and garbage rack, a front end kit if you wish (be carefeul what you spend your money on) maybe a Timbersled or not.
If you plan on Turbo power than the following will be needed:
Turbo Kit (I like MCX because they are bomb proof and very trouble free, you will get a lot of opinions on this, i personally would only spend my money on MCX, proven !)
Avid Drivers
Clutching (Weights, primary spring, 14.5 rollers, helix, sec spring etc)
Rear suspension (Timber, M-10, Baker, Kmod etc)
Track ? (I ran a stock Maverick to 7000km with boost until it fell apart, Camo Extreme is nice !)
Boost guage
I'm sure there is more.
Don't waste too much money on aftermarket stuff. Half of it i bought and got rid of it later on. It just doesn't hold up like the factory stuff. Just put a turbo on it and ride. Tons of miles with very little trouble. Remember take everything you hear with a grain of salt especially what you read on this forum. Some aftermarket guys will tell you their little magic box will make your sled run way better, they are full of bunk LOL !
If you plan on Turbo power than the following will be needed:
Turbo Kit (I like MCX because they are bomb proof and very trouble free, you will get a lot of opinions on this, i personally would only spend my money on MCX, proven !)
Avid Drivers
Clutching (Weights, primary spring, 14.5 rollers, helix, sec spring etc)
Rear suspension (Timber, M-10, Baker, Kmod etc)
Track ? (I ran a stock Maverick to 7000km with boost until it fell apart, Camo Extreme is nice !)
Boost guage
I'm sure there is more.
Don't waste too much money on aftermarket stuff. Half of it i bought and got rid of it later on. It just doesn't hold up like the factory stuff. Just put a turbo on it and ride. Tons of miles with very little trouble. Remember take everything you hear with a grain of salt especially what you read on this forum. Some aftermarket guys will tell you their little magic box will make your sled run way better, they are full of bunk LOL !
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