Bearhunter

Hello everyone. Just came accross this very interesting and popular forum. So I decided to join.
I used to own a 2002 Skidoo Scandic 600 liquid. But I found it very hard on gas,about 9 mpg.
Now I'm looking to buy a 2003 Yamaha VK540.It has about 4000km
or 2500 mi. on it. The asking price, in case you'r interested, is $5795.00 plus tax.The sled is in mint condition.
What I would like to know if this sled is a 2 or 3 piston?
Also is it a reliable sled and is it easier on gas than the Scandic was?
I would appreciate any input.
Thank You.

irondog rtx

twin clys gas mpg should be around 10 to 12 mpg for 540j mill all long tracks like that get bad mpg get new 120 yam pro better mpg but high price up there

Bearhunter

The yam vkpro is supposed to get around 21mpg but the price around here (northern ontario canada) is about $13500.00 +tax.
A little too rich for my blood. I guess I'll keep shopping around. I want a sled just to do a little ice fishing. Since I don't do much touring, maybe I'll look into a smaller machine.
Thanks for the info, Irondog.
Glad I joined this forum.

Downeaster

I think the vk540'II is a super workhorse but uses more gas than the skandic. I love the
Yamahas vkpro, which added low range this past season, but have heard it overheats on
occasion. I don't like that. Maybe for what I do it would be just find. (Icefishing)

kccats

I can't imagine that 540 getting 10mpg even! Esspecially in that big and heavy a machine! If you think that9 mpg is bad take a Tcat out for a spin, I get 5 out of my ZRT!