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Yamaha R-TX LIMITED EDITION……UNLIMITED MILES!

When Yamaha asked us to put some heavy miles on a 2015 SR Viper R-TX LE and tell our readers all about it, we happily agreed. 

Why?  
Because the 2015 LEs’ are some of the most exciting feature packed Limited Edition sleds that Yamaha has ever brought to market. 
Snowmobile 2015 SR Viper R-TX LE

High performance attention grabbing graphics, ultra adjustable high performance Fox float 3 EVOL RC/ZERO PROS shock package, a 2nd season calibration refinement of their high performance SR Viper chassis, new deeper keel tuner skis and possibly the best 4 stroke engine ever offered on a snowmobile. 

Needless to say, we can’t wait for the snow to fly!

Our plan of attack is to have Three SledMagazine.com Test Riders from various snowmobile backgrounds and experiences offer their unique perspective on the performance, balance, comfort and power of the 2015 R-TX LE across an unlimited and wide range of miles. 

Perspective 1
A long time Yamaha faithful rider with mega miles on Apex and Vector chassis’.  What will he think? What will he feel? How will the LE’s rough trial calibration compare to the more trail compliant calibrations of his previous Yamahas. Will he prefer or recommend the R-TX DX model?

Perspective 2
A high miler with significant experience on a competing Brand that is widely held as being the industries currently #1, 4 stroke engine and chassis combination. He’s excited, ready, willing and able to make a comparison to what has been one of his favorite rides of all time. Will the R-TX package be able to impress and overcome a pre-existing bias?  This segment of our long term trial should be very interesting to readers who would like to consider a brand change. 

Perspective 3
A former 4 stroke rider of 6 years, who has enthusiastically ridden next generation 2 stroke powered sleds for the past 2 winters. How will the proven Yamaha Genesis FI 4 stroke in the lighter more balanced, more bump capable SRV chassis compare to the 2 stroke’s response and balance advantages that he has experienced over the past 2 seasons?  Stay tuned, it’s going to be quite a ride.

We thank Yamaha for their recognition of credibility and unique “reader preferred” approach to long term trials and welcome Frank’s Motorcycle of Essex Center Vermont as the supporting dealer for the 2015 SledMagazine.com SR Viper R-TX LE . 

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Greg Gilbert

Greg's first snowmobile experience was in 1968 when his Grandfather purchased a new Ski-doo Nordic 371 package including dog sled as a surprise family gift. “Grampy” thought that the Gilbert's would enjoy the new sport of snowmobiling and he was right. Since that first ride as an 8-year-old, snowmobiling has provided Greg with one of the greatest pleasures of his life. The experiences, excitement, adrenaline, adventures, freedom, memories and friendships have relaxed and rejuvenated him throughout his life. From 1985 – 1996 Greg was an active member of the “Arrowhead Mountain Snowmobile Club” in his hometown of Milton Vermont, holding positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, trail coordinator and membership chairman. Greg has also been involved in all aspects of trail construction and grooming as well as regional and statewide involvement. Greg has ridden over 130,000 miles throughout Vermont, Maine and all regions of Quebec. His riding experiences have been predominantly throughout Quebec since his first introduction in 1984 averaging 4000-5000 Quebec miles over the past 25+ years. Throughout 35 years of Quebec snowmobiling Greg has had positive interactions with many members of various groups and organizations. Greg is often in a unique position of being a comfortable, non-threatening bridge to better mutual understanding and communication of how we can work together to strengthen and protect our sport. Over the years Greg became well known throughout Quebec as “Greg du Vermont”, before joining the SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team in 2012 as a Columnist / Test Rider. Greg has written over 100 articles for SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca, attended manufacturers Snow Shoot and Sneak Peek media events beginning in 2012 and is frequently seen at snowmobile events in both the US and Canada. Greg brings a unique personal perspective and style to his articles and has been a positive ambassador of snowmobiling for over 35 years. He is known throughout his hometown as the guy who thinks and talks about winter all summer long.
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