Sidewinder

Who on here is on a Sidewinder that came off of a 2 stroke recently? I've been debating going with a Yamaha for years, as the continuous engine rebuilds I have been dealing with has finally got to me. I am currently on a 16 163 Axys that in 3600km just went in for its second motor earlier this week. I've rode some Nytros and Vipers, N/A and boosted around central AB (All 144" tracks) but never in the mountains. I am m not a big hill or chute guy, but will poke at the big stuff here and there. Mainly more technical, tighter tree, drainage's, and love the natural wind lips the mountains bless us with. That is the kicker, the jumps and drops is what has always kept me off the 4 strokes. Is the Sidewinder the sled that gets me out of the 2 stroke market? Thanks for any insight, going to go through a leg over a machine on the showroom floor this weekend and look at one.

I've been debating the same thing, reliability and power is drawing me closer to team Yamaha, as for the jumps and drops, if you rode at all pre-2004 and jumped that old crap with about as much weight and zero suspension and still survived then whats the worry

Do you have Instagram? If you do you can follow some of the Yamaha supported riders on there, lots of big jumps and drops that majority of us wouldn't even think about doing.

Most of us riding the SW came off a 2stroke at one time or another, myself 2010. There is a reason we ride Yamaha's. Basically what you stated, plus #1 in reliability and at the end of the season you can put more miles on Yammi's then you will on any of the other's. More seat time and less shop time equals more riding and more money in your pocket. Actually shop time because of an issue would make you an oddball as Yamaha's are turn key and ride type of sled, the Sidewinder is no exception.
I've rode a lot of sled's over the years, all mountain, well over 30yrs experience plus i do a lot of builds and have done a lot of build's.
The Yamaha Sidewinder is imo the best all around sled on the market...PERIOD.
While some are skimping, cutting corners on weight and others with suspension gimmicks to have an edge on the other's, in the grand scheme you end up paying not just for parts but in down time taking away from riding time.

I like the 2 strokes but i don't like having to rebuild them after so many miles or having to be towed. If your made of $$$ or replace the sled every year, 2 stroke all the way would be my choice.
If you have to make it go for the next 4-5 season, look no further, the Sidewinder is your only option with a major fun factor attached to it.

Support the economy, sell your used 2 stroke for nothing and buy a sidewinder. This message has been brought to you by a concerned Canadian citizen.

Know all about pre 2004 iron! Lol don’t know how many trailing arms I replaced on my Gen 2 700 RmK, and motors playing around with twin pipes, dial a domes etc.

I’ll support the economy, have a 16 Axys that will have a new motor next week, warranty till mid February 2019!! Ha