When did Yamaha stop making the VK snowmobile?
By model year 2012, the VK no longer had a home in North America. But, according to Yamaha, it had become the best-selling snowmobile in Russia. This 2001 VK540 III demonstrates the sled’s design purpose of being able to reliably haul, tow and navigate the wilderness in severe winter climates.
What was the second generation of the Yamaha VK 540 snowmobile?
The second generation VK 540 added a longer stroke rear suspension for enhanced ride and created a “King-Queen” seat to suggest two-up touring capability. To enhance the styling, Yamaha added a round tube front bumper. The third generation saw the addition of a Pro Action even longer travel rear suspension.
What was the purpose of the Yamaha vk540?
Right from the beginning the VK540 featured an easy to engage high-low with reverse gearbox. The suspension rails are tipped to reduce bogging down in loose snow when reversing. This modern vintage sled would be condemned by snowmobilers if it didn’t serve a unique purpose.
Why is my speedometer not working on my snowmobile?
Could be the bearings went bad on the driveshaft and snapped that key off. Or it could be that your cable is bad. Take off your secondary and see if the little key for it sticks out. If not replace those bearings and get a new key. Bearings are not cheap but it’s better than having your sled breakdown.
When did Yamaha stop making the vk540 snowmobile?
Yamaha, after all, had worked hard to become North America’s “Four-Stroke Snowmobile” company and the VK540’s two-stroke twin was an ecological nightmare – well, not totally, but it wasn’t as clean burning and fuel efficient as Yamaha’s Genesis four-strokes. By model year 2012, the VK no longer had a home in North America.
Is the Yamaha VK 540 a good sled?
VK 540 is an outdated platform compared to the BRP ultity sleds. No comparison IMO in rider ergonomics and deep snow performance. I’m unsure why Yammi resurrected it. On the other hand, it is a Yamaha and as such is a very well built sled.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha vk540 have?
The new Yamaha VK540 with updates to meet EPA regulations is the same basic 540cc fan-cooled twin that powered the first VK in the late 1980s. Note the elongated exhaust canister and high-low range gearbox.
Is the VK 540 a carb cooled 2 stroke?
It’s still a carb air cooled 2 stroke. The 550 SkiDoos, the 570 Bearcats and the 540 VK will all be about the same mileage wise. If the ACE BRPs are out of your price range, and you are looking at the VK 540, consider the 550s in a Tundra or Skandic. Having said all that, if you get a good deal on the BC or VK, get it.