Newbie/FNG/etc

[hayduke]

Just picked up a 06 apex and have been enjoying reading all the posts. Got a few questions for the more experienced folks out there.
Break in period, whats important seems like keeping a check on RPMs was the major point, any others such as oil changes?
Along with strictly sleding I will oing some sled assist skiing, any overheating issues with hauling a person or two? or burning belts?
Can one haul a small sled trailer with the apex, for example backcountry hut/yurt trips?
Anyone ever carry skies on the apex, best way/ideas?
I appreciate all pointers and opinions (as they are free) and hope to get some pics up. let the 3% powder dump.....Stoked on a new 4 stroke and have been having dreams of snow for a while.... till than cheers

 

[sledskiing]

Welcome

Read this http://coloradoviaalex.blogspot.com/2007/10/yamaha-apex-mountain.html

I think what this guy ended up doing was having the exhaust tips turned inward so he didn't melt his skis.

How many miles on your sled. Change oil after first 500 miles and then once a season to be safe.

If it were me i'd dump the exhaust under the tunnel which would free up the tunnel for skis and storage.

http://sledmods.com/forum/index.php?board=11.0

 

[roughrider99]

the sled is an 06 so I'm asuming its used. there is no need for break in thats only done when brand new. Your sled will have no problem with hauling two people and a trailer shouldn;t be a problem might pull hard on those deep snow days. As for mounting skis and boards check out cheetah factory racing.

 

[Tookes]

Welcome. Another site for knowledge is www.totallyamaha.com/

 

[hayduke]

Thanks for the info, relating to breaking it in, it is a 06 but is brand new part of a sale where a warehouse burned down and the sled seat was slightly heated, got a sweet deal and figure that a new sled that I can treat nice will be better than a used one. the exhaust tunnel, that looks like dryer ducting going off the sled correct? how important will scratchers be for a MTN sled if there is some groomed trail access? thanks

 

[sled-fiend]

For how cheap ice scratchers are, they are well worth the money.