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Guys, On the weekend i went to start my 06 Apex GT. When I turned the key on, I could hear the fuel pump pressurizing. I turned the key and heard only 1 click. There was no code on the display other than the check engine symbol. I then brought it into a heated garage and it fired up about...

Here's a simple one for the tech experts over here. Can I safely charge the battery using the leads that come out from under the air box? Do I need to disconnect a fuse or anything to the rest of the electrical system? Or do i have to fully remove the battery? Thanks, Steve

All, On the weekend I went on a trip out of town after getting my sled all serviced for the winter with a new battery, plugs and exhaust donuts. Day 1 saw us put on 200km on fairly nice trails. At the start of Day 2, after about 10km, my sled started to spit and sputter and stall. It would...

I'm looking to do a week trip to Mont Valins during my Xmas holidays. Can anyone recommend a great central spot to stay? As well I'd be looking for recommendations on circuits to ride and sites to see. I am looking to do day trips that bring me back to the same spot each night, but I can be...

Can someone explain to me why after the loonie has been at par or better for quite some time now, and is projected to remain there for the near future, why Canadians are still getting fleeced by all the manufacturers? Is it that we are used to paying the higher prices so we are easy suckers for...

I noticed on the weekend a bit of exhaust coming from the steering column on my sled and a lot on my friends sled. We both have 06 Apex GT's with 6500-7500km. His has the higher mileage and his machine sounded really loud with lots of exhaust/steam coming from his steering column. I am assuming...

Do they make block heaters for the Apex? A good gang of us were North or Mont Laurier, Quebec on the weekend (Club Notawissi), and the temperatures dipped to -37.5 celcius without the windchill. Few fourstrokes started with the exception of the XR1200s from Bombie. They all started instantly at...

I am going away on a trip this weekend to Mt. Laurier, Quebec, and it's supposed to be very cold. So I thought it's a good time to change the fuse for the auxillary plugin since I think it's blown, and would like to have my heated visor working. Can someone please tell me what size fuse it...

All, For those of you hoping to ride in Quebec this season, here's some good news. The UPA and the government have reached an agreement and the trail blockade has been lifted. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story ... obile.html Also, the official word is posted on the Quebec...

All, I am looking at installing the Yamacharger. Most of the feedback I have read here is positive. However, after I called 2 dealers I am being told they are not worth it, and require fuel re-mapping etc. Not exactly bolt-on as I have read so far. Can anyone, preferably near Ottawa...

Anyone know if there exists a vintage forum? I am looking to find out the exact model year for my enticer 250, and I have questions about why the front left side motor mount keeps breaking. Thanks!

Anyone noticing that their 07 Phazer FX is consuming oil? I noticed I was down about half to 3/4 of a litre. I will admit, I haven't checked if it's leaking or just being burned. I have 5500km/3500miles on my sled and the oil was changed when the starter was replaced last year around the 2000...

A friend of mine has an 06 Apex GT, that periodically won't start. We'll run all day, and then later at night or the next morning, it won't start. This problem dates back 2 years ago, when after hauling the sleds on a trailer, he used a pressure washer to rinse the road grime off the tarps...

Last night I got back from a 2 hour run, and stopped at a friends before heading home. When I started my sled to leave, it stalled 5 secs after starting. When I turned the key on again, I didn't hear the fuel pump again. So low and behold, I have code 43 flashing again. Last year I had this...

I fired up my sled on one of the colder mornings, and noticed that exhaust smoke was coming out from under the plastics. I'm guessing that I likely have either worn out donuts, or a pipe crack. What is the easiest way to do a thorough check of the exhaust system? Do I simply have to remove the...

When I hit the old rail track trail around home, I am prone to opening it up for good stretches. Now that my sled is broken in, I have about 3200 miles on it, I am noticing that the RPMs are peaking at 12,000. According to charts I've seen and threads on here, peak hp is achieved around 11,300...

After riding for a couple of years, and tinkering with the suspension settings, I think I've nailed down the front end settings that suit my style and limit the inside ski lift. Here are my settings: - Widened ski stance buy putting both spindle bushings on inside. - reversed ski bushing to...

Is it easy to adjust the headlight? My low beams are high, and my high beams are pointing to the tree tops after I got it back from the dealer. They never seem to get it right.

All Anyone else had the 12V DC outlet installed by the dealer. It's not working as I suspect snow got in there and blew the fuse. I'm trying to locate the fuse. How do I get the blue plastic panels around the gas tank and head lamp off? Do I have to take the headlamp off to take those...

All, What is the normal position for the belt in the secondary. I have 3000 miles / 4000+km on my original belt. It has always sat flush with the top of the secondary plates and I have always noticed some belt squeal. I always thought the belt should sit 1/8 of an inch above the plates but...