as this is gonna be my 1st sled[to keep and ride] I need some input how are they for handling speed reliability?
yamaha phazer sled
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I used to have a 1986 phazer. It was a pretty neat sled but it had seen better days! The rear shocks were blown out and everything was worn out but it ran like a raped ape! You will be surprised how fast it is for just being a 485. It was light and nimble, but even with new carbides it won't have a very good turning radius.
As for reliability, I remember breaking the steering column off the frame by jumping it so much, but it looked like it was poorly welded together by someone beforehand anyways. I'm pretty sure one of the crank seals went bad and i got rid of it after that. It was a really fun sled and assuming you have the older model (85-96?) you will love it!
As for reliability, I remember breaking the steering column off the frame by jumping it so much, but it looked like it was poorly welded together by someone beforehand anyways. I'm pretty sure one of the crank seals went bad and i got rid of it after that. It was a really fun sled and assuming you have the older model (85-96?) you will love it!
we get some I hope enough this year I got long dirt roads at my work will be fun when they ice up
I had an 87 that i bought from my brother in 90. they are kinda like Bison, In a straight line they run full out but it takes a football field to turn them around. I loved that sled. Quick off the line and rather nimble at lower speeds despite having the turning radius of a sinking Ocean Liner. Also IIRC it was a lot more fun on groomed trails, than fresh powder.
