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Yamaha Turbo……….Yes please!

When Yamaha's new dealer installed MPI Trail Tuned Turbo accessory was announced on 8/29, we immediately asked our Yamaha contacts one very obvious and very important question.

Can you send us one to install on the SledMagazine.com long term trial 2015 SR Viper R-TX LE?????
Snowmobile Yamaha 2015 SR Viper R-TX LE

If Yamaha's warm reception of our request results in one arriving at our supporting Yamaha dealer Frank's Motorcycle of Essex Center Vermont, we will be more than ready, willing and able to answer the following questions and many more.

MPI Trail Tuned Turbo

  • How was the dealer installation process?
  • How does it fit?
  • How does it sound?
  • How does 180 HP feel off the line, in the turns and on down the trail?
  • How does the increased power respond and modulate?
  • How does it “flat out” haul?
  • Will MPI's revolutionary dump valve design make the system as smooth and seamless as anticipated?
  • Will the extra 45 ponies result in any driveline stresses, failures or excessive belt wear?
  • Will the Turbo's performance remain consistent throughout the test of significant mileage?
  • And most importantly and simply………….Is it truly trail friendly, reliable and a ton of trail fun?

To remain true to our original long term trial program goals for the Viper R-TX LE, we would have the Yamaha MPI Turbo installed mid winter after 1,000 – 2,000 miles in stock form. 

At SledMagazine.com, we are you! 

And we all have the same questions about this exciting Yamaha accessory.  Stay tuned! 

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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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