Colorado Toy Box: Yamaha Apex Mountain

Yamaha Apex Mountain.
I traded in my 04 RX-1 Mountain for a 06 Apex Mountain last week. My new Apex belonged to a guy at the shop (Rocky Mountain Power Sports, Boulder) who broke his collarbone on it last season and called it quits after only 600 miles on the sled. A bit surprising considering the investment, but I know where the guy is coming from, as his situation kind of reminds me of my experience with Kayaking.

Long story short:
1. Bought new Kayak and gear from REI
2. Practiced with new boat on pond, had fun.
3. When out for the first time on white water at the Poudre River.
4. Almost drowned upside down in boat as shoe got caught, not so fun.
5. Sold new boat the following day at gear swap and bought new mountain bike.

My new sled has many extra and should do a great job this year in the backcountry. Waiting for snow…

The sled Post.

MANUFACTURER	Yamaha
MODEL YEAR	2006
MODEL	Apex Mountain
ENGINE	4 Stroke, 4 Cylinders, 3 Valves, Liquid Cooled
DISPLACEMENT	998 cc
BORE X STROKE	74.0 x 58.0 mm
CARBURETION	39mm Mikuni Fuel Injection
IGNITION	Digital D.C. C.D.I. with Throttle Position Sensor
CLUTCH	YVXC
TRANSMISSION	Variable Ratio
SUSPENSION	Front: Independent, Double Wishbone; Shocks: 40mm HPG, Aluminum; 7 in. travel Rear: Pro Active Mountain 162"; Shocks: Gas Cell Hydraulic; 14 in. travel
BRAKES	Disc; 4-Piston Hydraulic with Lightweight Rotor
EXHAUST	Rear
SKIS	Wide Saddleless Plastic Mountain Ski
LENGTH	130.9 in.
WIDTH	45.8 in.
HEIGHT	41.1 in.
TRACK LXWXH	162 in. x 16 in. x 2.25 in., 3.0 in. pitch, Camoplast, Paddle
SKI STANCE	37.6 in. - 39.6 in., Adjustable
DRY WEIGHT	596 lbs.
OIL CAPACITY	3 qts., Dry Sump
FUEL CAPACITY	10 gal.

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~Apex Mountain Features~

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	~Reverse~ Used to power the sled off the trailer and to back out of hairy situations. These things weigh about 550 lbs, dragging them off a trailer or out of a hole is a some times a pain in the you know what. Like, when it is 10 below and snowing sideways.
	~Skid Plates~ Protect the sled’s chassis, a-arms and suspension from hidden hazards (sharks teeth!)
	~Ski and Snowboard Rack~ For hauling skis and snowboards to summit altitudes.
	~Longer Track & Ice Scratchers~ Improved traction and control. Scratchers scrap snow from the trail onto moving components keeping them lubricated and cool.
	~Rider Forward~ Shifts the riders weight forward to improve sled maneuverability and handling for backcountry riding.
	~Lefty Throttle ~ Give the rider the option to control throttle with left hand.
	~Fuel Injection~ Starts up first turn every time & improves performance at altitude.

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