Why not tube frame sled????

I have always thought Yamaha copied the Redline when the RX1 came out. I bought the Vector (red version) because of it's similarities to the Revolt. I wasn't completely pleased with the sled. Broke it's rear suspension, seat not very plush unless sitting in one spot only. But, I did like the solid feel of the sled. That is also what I like about the Redline. I also love the heavy-duty suspension. The seating position doesn't bother me at all. Yamaha should have copied EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of the Redline. Riveting a sheet-panel aluminum tunnel to an aluminum tube and cast forged engine bay was it's downfall (not to sound too dramatic). It should have been a tube-chassis sled. With a massive suspension design. Forget about the weight. Baja 1000 trucks don't care about the overall weight. Now imagine an Apex engine mounted in a Redline chassis....it's gotta be amazing.

actionjack said:

Almost looks like a Sno Scoot with an Expert X. Angle of attack of the track looks awesome for planing up on the snow.

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The main difference between the Redline's rear suspension and the Expert X is the fact that the rear shock doesn't mount to the sled's chassis in a Revolt. It mounts to the suspension swing-arm. The Expert attaches the shocks to the tunnel. So, where the bump's "forces" are introduced into the chassis are in very different ways. Boy, that reads awkwardly.