2003 or 2005 RX1 - Which is better started by adam411
	January 17th 2008 at 6:43 PM Post #1
	adam411 Advanced Member 1670 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 7th 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 2003 Polaris 500 XCSP
	we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. weve decided on a new sled. we are going to get a yamaha 4stroke RX1. we have two sleds to pick from but we just dont know which to take. the first sled is: 2003 Yamaha RX 1000 with 6000Miles the second is: 2005 Yamaha RX 1000 with 600Miles the delima is the 05 is $2000 more ive heard some good and bad about both sleds, but i cant really seem to find anything on the net. if you could tell me which is better and why. is it worth the extra $2000 for the 05? let me know thanks in advance Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 17th 2008 at 7:11 PM Post #2
	SRXSRULE Junior Member 472 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 15th 2006 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 2003 SXViper 700 2008-2009 Miles: 2000
	Well the 03's were the first year for the 4 strokes. The 05's had better top ends i believe which would give you more mileage before the head would need to be torn down and have the valves inspected. the 05 would have 5400 km's less on it so in my opinion I would go with the 05, maybe you could talk the person down a little. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 18th 2008 at 12:59 AM Post #3
	Skipponator Senior Member 3235 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 12th 2004 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
	And the first ones sound more mean! If the 03 blows, you have $2k to spend to get it new again, but in the same boat, the whole chasis has the same mileage. 2007 Team Yamaha Blue Phazer FX, 96 Woody's 1.175" studs, EPI Spring kit, 4" Woody's 60*,silver skid plate, GYTR grab bumper, silver billet fuel cap, guage relocation, Venture Lite electric cooling fan, water wetter added. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 18th 2008 at 3:15 PM Post #4
	SRXSRULE Junior Member 472 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 15th 2006 Location: Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 2003 SXViper 700 2008-2009 Miles: 2000
	The first gen also had those engine brakes which kinda suck, i think the 05's had them too though Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 20th 2008 at 1:27 PM Post #5
	Grifter Starting Member 2 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 5th 2007
	I'd get the 05. The monoshock rear suspension is better than the proaction in the 03. The 05's have a hotter CDI box. they have a better seat, the oil consumption problems are fixed in the 05's. With that said, there is nothing wrong with the 03, thats what I have. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit