2020 Yamaha VK 540V walk around and review

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I bought a new VK in February of ‘20 and just now getting my review videos posted on my YouTube channel. I had no problems with it last spring. Something that really impressed me was that it didn’t foul a plug with the break in gas even in warm +30°F temps and just putting around at low speed for miles.

I was able to ride until late April last spring.

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This is exactly what I would buy. Reliable, simple, Yamaha.

ExpeditionaryRanger

I have the 2017 just like this and drive it hard here in Labrador with 16000+ kms and no issues. When its cold is when you'll love this sled, its so much warmer to drive.

davidelson

Great Video. thanks for the info. Makes me want to get one up here in Northern Ontario to hit those back country lake trout lakes.

jdhoger

I purchased a 2020 VK 540 mainly to take our stuff from the car to our cottage, because they don’t plow our access road in the winter (about 2.5 km). Surprisingly, it was running pretty rough from new, and when I complained to the dealer they took it back in and found that the plugs had were fouled. Like I said, it did this from brand new, and initially they response was that it was normal… I find riding faster in the back road it does helps if you lean in to the turns, but not all that much. For over the bumps, I’ve just resigned to standing, which makes a big difference obviously. I purchased a large pelican trailer as well, and it’s worked out wonderfully.

taforth

I just bought a used one off craigslist for 5100! Had a shot ringgear, replaced it, and its amazing! I tow my ice shack with it and dont even need to go half throttle with it! Its cheap, reliable, and amazing for utility!

lukegray

Thanks for the vid and review. I had been struggling to find a fan cooled, carbd, utility sled. Wanted something to pull the kids around on a sled and for ice fishing. Reliability and simplicity are my biggest concern. I just picked up a '17 VK 540 with 1, 400 miles on it. I had been trying to research the heck out of it...but there is not much out there since I don't speak Russian. I'm hoping that the simplicity and Yamaha reliability hold true. Thanks again.

brennerperryman

Everyone laughed at Yamaha TSS suspension back in the day and here we are 2020 still using it ! Even Ski doo still uses it . Hmm, do you think Yamaha was on to something ? When Yamaha reintroduced/revised the VK 540 I was amazed it was like going back in time and that's a good thing. It even has a hood !!

MBTUE

They should bring the Bravo and Enticer back with updated designs.

davidbrennan

In my world it's hard to compare the Blast with the VK540. Two mashines in totally different classes. The VK is a WT, very good allraound mashine. Great build quality.

hamag

Hi there! Any chance you can do a video of your pre winter checks for your VK 540? I have one and I’m a noob. And etc, and maybe changing spark plugs as well as the emergency replacement of rubber belt the spins it’s motor, apparently there should be an extra every time also tightening the track to its ideal one. Thanks that was a lengthy message.

aspirehealthcaresolutions

My uncle has one, and it drives on almost anything without overheating

ashtonthompson

I have the same snowmobile. traveled 2, 200 km in one year.

aleksandrknv

Polaris Widetrak isn't half the machine as the 540 is. Also, I agree about the Blast models, they are overpriced by about $1500 (CAD). Don't get me wrong, I really like the Blast LT but it's just not worth the asking price.

ih

Hi I’m here asking again, I have 2019 vk 540 do you still mix fuel 50:1? Or do we not need to do that for this 2 stroke

jeremydelarosa

Hey, love the channel. I am seriously looking into one of these. How does the ride feel compared to the newer "rider forward" style, and does it feel like after the work is done, you could have a bit of fun on this? I am a little worried about slush with it also, because it looks like a BEAST. one more thing... the under seat storage...looking at pictures and videos its hard to tell how big it is... could you maybe describe it a bit? thanks!

jeffreynyberg