Decisions, Decisions?

ace59 · Dec 19, 2007

I've been riding 800 rmk's for the last 6 years and looking for a change. Did a demo on a nytro last weekend, snow was bad but seemed powerfull enough. I am also looking at a low mile '05 1000 highmark. Will i miss the brute power on the nytro? I don't need to be the highest mark on the hill. your 2 cents is appreciated.

Lt Rascal · Dec 19, 2007

I really like the looks and feel of the Nytro myself. I am with you I do not need to be top dog on the hill. I boondock alot more the hill climb.

Ollie · Dec 19, 2007

It came down to the 08 700 RMK and the new Nytro for me.
Finally settled on the RMK.
It was a close call for me.

I want to give yamaha a couple more years to get the weight down. They are doing some fantastic stuff with their 4 strokes and I will be buying a 4 stroke for my next sled.

I boondock and play in the trees a lot so I don't need or really want gobs of power. My little 140hp sled if plenty for me.

A CAT · Dec 19, 2007

any one else work on bikes, i have seen a lot of yami 4 strokes eat cam lobes and lash caps, followed by catostrophic failure. i think ill stick to my 2 smoke for a while.

geno · Dec 19, 2007

A CAT said:
any one else work on bikes, i have seen a lot of yami 4 strokes eat cam lobes and lash caps, followed by catostrophic failure. i think ill stick to my 2 smoke for a while.

It was brought up, in the old forum. I think the reason you don't, is the winter air, and lack of dirt. They are more inline with street bike reliabilty.

SNOW JW · Dec 19, 2007

The yamaha 450 and 250 for the most part are bullet proof??? So far I have never seen one go infact I have no Idea why I even take the time to check the valve specs as they never move year after year even with running it in the sand dunes the hardest place on a bike.

Captainkip · Dec 19, 2007

Im with Ollie. I love the yamaha stuff and I am waiting a few more years. Though if I had the money now id probably buy the nytro and do a light weight battery and lose another 10-20 on it and some small light weight modes.

I really wanted a vector but then they came out with the nytro, I cant imagine what they will have in another few years.

Plus I might be able to pick up a boosted nytro all moded for cheap in a few years.

Do the Nytro and you wont be dissapointed.

PooSlinger · Dec 20, 2007

Here in the lowlands, the Nytro isn't handling nearly as well as the XP and IQ, and when boondocking, it's just as thirsty on fuel as a 2s... and with the small gas tank, that means you're watching from the bottom of the hill as your buddies rip it up. I'd give the Nytro some time also.

indy28 · Dec 20, 2007

Will second the fuel issue. Small tank, and didn't get all that good of gas mileage (low fuel light a-flashin' and we all still had a plenty!) Again, that is coming from the flatlands. It was a Nytro MTX, very sweet ride. Rode it up in the U.P. so had some decent powder to try it in. Just my .02!

Lucias · Dec 20, 2007

If you are going to ride a stock sled I would lean more towards the 2 stroke but if you are going to mod it any I would buy the Nytro I know I wish I had...

ace59 · Dec 22, 2007

final decision

there's a 2008 700 rmk in the garage tonight. i'll keep 2 stroken it for a while longer.

Ollie · Dec 22, 2007

I have 80 miles on my 08 700 so far and I am VERY happy with this sled.

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