The Venom is not a Yamaha. It's a 4-stroke S&S Harley powered Blade.

Find out if it's a 1996 or a 1997. If it has plastic skis, electric fuel and temp gauges, it's automatically a 1997. Also look at the sticker on the tunnel and the seat. If there is a checkered flag pattern on the tunnel sticker and purple piping on the seat, it's a 1997. If it's just a purple stick...

I agree. Get the '01 600. The ride quality doesn't even compare. As far as mods go, be careful. The XLT motor is pretty reliable when left stock, but it's not made to rev in triple-pipe range. Even with triple pipes on this sled, you'll have a difficult time keeping up with a valved Polaris 600 in a...

Defending sled of the year -- XC 600 in black. I'm not sure what if anything I'll add to it cosmetically, but I can't wait for some snow.

Matt

You won't have to wait long until the new Pro-X comes out. The new engine will be improved on the low end through mid range. The chassis is also going to be much lighter. Don't look for significant suspension changes. The EDGE rear is arguably the best snowcross suspension out there and the front en...

I would definitely keep riding, but I don't think that we're going to be forced to accept 4-strokes in the near future. There are plenty of DFI systems out there that show plenty of promise of saving our two strokes. Computer-managed DFI is right on our doorstep, and it's looking pretty exciting. No...

The chili at the Pelican Lake Supper Club in Pelican Lake, WI is awesome. Just remember to keep a safe distance from the guy in front of you if he had a bowl.