I have the 2019 137" Thunder Cat Pretty much the same sled I did not have the same experience with the track as far as break out in the corners or hole shot but i'm a fat cat at 300lbs. So the average guy might have to stud up .If you're a big guy I recommend holding off awhile before doing so or you"ll feel like your driving a school bus thur trails. And the heated seat is nice on those cold days . Everything else said is accurate ..
My god what a nice heavy sound it definitely announced it’s arrival’s or pass by. That is a rocket for sure when are the match with the other turbo machine Polaris, skidoo ect…💪🇨🇦👍😎👏
I noticed sleds are coming with storage lately... lots of reveiws have mentioned them... what I dont understand is why they are so small? the storage could easily be 2x the size, maybe even 3x? a bag and a gas can maybe? they give you real meager storag capacity compared to the actual space available
How does a 4 stroke fire 3 times every 360 degrees of crankshaft rotation .. You lost me on that one .. Many still love the SRX and Viper triple two strokes .. Skittles and fish Bait .. does that Storage compartment hold a hat gloves and hooded sweatshirt or not ?
Love the Sidewinder and Tcats but they have some serious chaincase issues. Sight glass falls out and lose the oil. Common problem that they ignore but would be an easy fix.
Lucas Echenique ya I’d like to see them come out with a 2 stroke version. I still have a mint 1999 srx700 and it keeps up with the new ones and beat some as well. They made the best 2strokes and reliable.
@@mxr7586 those olds srx and vipers are fast. A old viper triple mountain max or something gave my old 2009 mxz 800 Rotax a hard time and beat it until we got to top speed where I barely crept ahead (probally because it was a mountain geared) and I thought my old mxz was fast haha! I’d like to find a old triple srx short track just to have. And restore mabey. And ride once in a while. Cool machine to have!
@@longboardguy ya last year a friend I just met a couple of years ago got a mxz 800 and said he would whoop my srx700. He said it’s old and wouldn’t keep up I laughed at him. I told him my ski doo 600 sdi hangs with the mxz 800 for a bit and my Yamaha whoops on that. He thought I was crazy but he ate his words. Lol. I know Yamaha came out with a few 2strokes for 2021 but I’d like to see them bring out a 700 again or an 800. All the manufacturers made retro bikes or throwback bikes the past couple years and they sold out like crazy wish they do the same with some sleds with updates.
@@mxr7586 haha I bet he did those old srx are no jokes. I was embarrassed for my mxz lol. Ya your right Polaris did the Indy and Ski-Doo has had a few, I wish Yamaha would do a modern 7/800 2 stroke in a trail chassis like the srx how cool would that be with the original blue colours!
No offense to the older gentleman (fine job by the way) but why are the young aggressive guys on the other brands and the older guy always on the Yamaha? This is a bad ass sled and we just got a brochure walk around. No excitement at all. Just does not seem fair.
Anybody run no studs on a sidewinder? I used to run a viper studded. just picked mine up put the 1.5 ripsaw so some extra traction. Going to try no studs usually just run decent groomed trails.
Yes, can make a big lake seem smaller..........😐......got to hold strong to this sled,....yes studs a must,as long as they are balanced.....!.....and pro installed....thanks,,,,,,land o' lakes,wi.usa....!p.s.Will melt snow.
Mark Bow Hey bud, I’m soooo pissed, all I get is waiting on a call from corporate, and don’t plan on riding again this year, and don’t worry, it’s covered under warranty....frustrating.
@@dewey636 I would be in there every day voicing my frustration . The dealer doesn't care about you or I. If you don't get after them they'll just give you the runaround . No one cares anymore.I had this happen with my Ford truck. Sat for weeks at the dealer nothing being done etc etc. Good luck.
Mark Bow thanks friend, I hear ya. It’s at a dealer in northern Michigan near my cabin, I’m 4 hours south of it....next time up, I’m going to stop in.....
You don’t need studs, I have over 25,000 miles on f7’s, 1000’s and turbos. Ride like a white man, you don’t have to spin the track riding wfo around every turn, unless you’re goofy in the head. You DO want to remove the coupler blocks so you actually have some weight transfer in this outdated crappy skid, which obviously you can’t point out but probably wanted to so I just did it for ya. But you don’t need studs. STDs suck, they cost money, wear out as fast skegs and cause problems
You got to hear it in person, these videos do it NO justice at all! Its sounds mean and throaty for being stock :-) Better than any stock 2 stroke and that's all I own,
Polaris guy here. I must admit, that’s one of the sharpest looking sleds I’ve ever seen on the snow! Blue and white looks great!
Agree,it's a Shame it only comes in black for 2020
hoigari76 for sure. That black one is no where near as sharp as this
I know we got on your case about starting the engine, next tip, back the camera up a few feet so we can admire the beautiful design of these sleds
Love all the walk arounds you do! Hopefully more to come....I really enjoy them no matter what brand or model.
If I had the money it would be a toss up between the SRX and the Thundercat...I think they're the nicest looking sleds out there.
Start Me Up either way you’d have a Yamaha motor that’s reliable!
I have the 2019 137" Thunder Cat Pretty much the same sled I did not have the same experience with the track as far as break out in the corners or hole shot but i'm a fat cat at 300lbs.
So the average guy might have to stud up .If you're a big guy I recommend holding off awhile before doing so or you"ll feel like your driving a school bus thur trails.
And the heated seat is nice on those cold days . Everything else said is accurate ..
That sled does look sick for real though
My god what a nice heavy sound it definitely announced it’s arrival’s or pass by. That is a rocket for sure when are the match with the other turbo machine Polaris, skidoo ect…💪🇨🇦👍😎👏
Dude there is a cheerio stuck to your chin ?!
I noticed sleds are coming with storage lately... lots of reveiws have mentioned them... what I dont understand is why they are so small? the storage could easily be 2x the size, maybe even 3x? a bag and a gas can maybe? they give you real meager storag capacity compared to the actual space available
Great walk-around! Nice glasses...there new recently(before yellowstone??) Anyway, loving what your 'lay'in down'! :) Thanks Mark.
What a beauty
Nice Job Mark!
How does a 4 stroke fire 3 times every 360 degrees of crankshaft rotation .. You lost me on that one .. Many still love the SRX and Viper triple two strokes ..
Skittles and fish Bait .. does that Storage compartment hold a hat gloves and hooded sweatshirt or not ?
He's basically saying it's a triple(360 divided by three cylinders per revolution) and it sounds better than the previous suzuki 1100 twin engine.
Still trying to find Kevlar lake on google maps. Can only find it when on my apex.
Aren't the 2020's supposed to be able to allow the front and rear IQS shocks to be set independently of each other?
Love the Sidewinder and Tcats but they have some serious chaincase issues. Sight glass falls out and lose the oil. Common problem that they ignore but would be an easy fix.
Whats a snowmobill?
I click these just to read the comments about the patch...
What model windshield is that??
Now if only they'd put a Yamaha 600/700 triple 2-stroke in this
Lucas Echenique ya I’d like to see them come out with a 2 stroke version. I still have a mint 1999 srx700 and it keeps up with the new ones and beat some as well. They made the best 2strokes and reliable.
@@mxr7586 those olds srx and vipers are fast. A old viper triple mountain max or something gave my old 2009 mxz 800 Rotax a hard time and beat it until we got to top speed where I barely crept ahead (probally because it was a mountain geared) and I thought my old mxz was fast haha! I’d like to find a old triple srx short track just to have. And restore mabey. And ride once in a while. Cool machine to have!
@@longboardguy ya last year a friend I just met a couple of years ago got a mxz 800 and said he would whoop my srx700. He said it’s old and wouldn’t keep up I laughed at him. I told him my ski doo 600 sdi hangs with the mxz 800 for a bit and my Yamaha whoops on that. He thought I was crazy but he ate his words. Lol. I know Yamaha came out with a few 2strokes for 2021 but I’d like to see them bring out a 700 again or an 800. All the manufacturers made retro bikes or throwback bikes the past couple years and they sold out like crazy wish they do the same with some sleds with updates.
@@mxr7586 haha I bet he did those old srx are no jokes. I was embarrassed for my mxz lol. Ya your right Polaris did the Indy and Ski-Doo has had a few, I wish Yamaha would do a modern 7/800 2 stroke in a trail chassis like the srx how cool would that be with the original blue colours!
@@longboardguy one could hope so and a know quite a few ppl that would be getting one.
No offense to the older gentleman (fine job by the way) but why are the young aggressive guys on the other brands and the older guy always on the Yamaha? This is a bad ass sled and we just got a brochure walk around. No excitement at all. Just does not seem fair.
Anybody run no studs on a sidewinder? I used to run a viper studded. just picked mine up put the 1.5 ripsaw so some extra traction. Going to try no studs usually just run decent groomed trails.
Yes, can make a big lake seem smaller..........😐......got to hold strong to this sled,....yes studs a must,as long as they are balanced.....!.....and pro installed....thanks,,,,,,land o' lakes,wi.usa....!p.s.Will melt snow.
Bulletproof my ass, 370 miles on mine, in the shop past 2 months...waiting on dealership call....
What's wrong with it ? That's a long time for a repair in the middle of the season .
Mark Bow Hey bud, I’m soooo pissed, all I get is waiting on a call from corporate, and don’t plan on riding again this year, and don’t worry, it’s covered under warranty....frustrating.
@@dewey636 I would be in there every day voicing my frustration . The dealer doesn't care about you or I. If you don't get after them they'll just give you the runaround . No one cares anymore.I had this happen with my Ford truck. Sat for weeks at the dealer nothing being done etc etc. Good luck.
Mark Bow thanks friend, I hear ya. It’s at a dealer in northern Michigan near my cabin, I’m 4 hours south of it....next time up, I’m going to stop in.....
Don Olypopper That sucks, my blood boils when I get my monthly payment and only used the sled 4 weekends....
You don’t need studs, I have over 25,000 miles on f7’s, 1000’s and turbos. Ride like a white man, you don’t have to spin the track riding wfo around every turn, unless you’re goofy in the head. You DO want to remove the coupler blocks so you actually have some weight transfer in this outdated crappy skid, which obviously you can’t point out but probably wanted to so I just did it for ya. But you don’t need studs. STDs suck, they cost money, wear out as fast skegs and cause problems
I agree,I do just fine without studs even when stopping...i guess at times maby they would help stopping but overall,not needed
Thing sounds like a tractor. Not exactly ear pleasing.....like at all.
You got to hear it in person, these videos do it NO justice at all! Its sounds mean and throaty for being stock :-) Better than any stock 2 stroke and that's all I own,