Turblue
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Great video Climbmax. Sounding like a 4 stroke mountain sled may be in the works again…that’s what I heard. Lol.
I looked into this, the rear skid mounts are different than the mountian sleds. Ya and no drop and roll.View attachment 252012View attachment 252013
https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/en/snow/snowmobile/trail/2022-sidewinder-x-tx-se/2022-SW1NXSNL
This xtx would be the best candidate? Has the tunnel and steering system is based on the SR-M Mountain chassis complemented with a light weight mountain seat, tapered foot boards and Stealth controls, mountain spindles. Just need to narrow up the front end and rear skid and track.
I assume it’s the same chaincase as 2017 not rolled.
Probably wouldn’t even need a longer tunnel since everyone is chopping them off.
Hmmmm I like projects
I was actually just looking at that mount on the side. Looked different.I looked into this, the rear skid mounts are different than the mountian sleds. Ya and no drop and roll.
Yeah you did a spectacular job. Pretty awesome build. I wonder if the 153 /146 is actually the same tunnel extension. Looks like it might be.The best kept secret out there haha, not that we are trying to keep it secret its just that nobody wants to listen to us. I really wish they kept going with that new motor, I did a 153 tunnel on my mtx this year, a 146 might be a bit short lol but I would still do it. I have a 17 and don't have the drop and roll and its not a deal breaker for me. Slap on a C3 belt drive, lightweight battery/seat, some old clutches, tune/exhaust/intake, narrow it up and good to go. Most bad ass machine on the mountain
If I was building I would put a k-mod under it. They have so much adjustability.I was actually just looking at that mount on the side. Looked different.
What about longer iceage rails with existing skid? Might need a QSL shock or kiss coupler maybe
I agree about the drop and roll, one advantage with no drop and roll is the drive axle is better protected.Drop and roll on the 18's is nothing more then a sell's gimmick and doesn't make a sled any better.
Ever check the approach angle of a Summit G4, any model, well over 35deg, I think around 37.
The Polaris, most models 32-33deg.
Cat Proclimb, so 17 and older 23deg. Cat 18 and newer, including Alpha 18deg.
SW MTX 2017, 27deg.
2018 model with D/R 20deg.
My question is, do you think them Doo's and Poo's are less capable being they have insane approach angles, I mean such a steep angle is a sure recipe to getting you stuck right. according to some falling for Cat's BS.
Open your eyes and look around when your in the hill's. There is more to a sled then attack angles, its about the whole package and how it works together.
BTW, forgot to mention, maybe Cat is starting to realize the mistake in their chassis when aftermarket guys are building lift kits for their mountain sleds..LOL..so much for that D/R so called advantage.
Unlikely but a chassis revamp would be nice this year for cat.Drop and roll on the 18's is nothing more then a sell's gimmick and doesn't make a sled any better.
Ever check the approach angle of a Summit G4, any model, well over 35deg, I think around 37.
The Polaris, most models 32-33deg.
Cat Proclimb, so 17 and older 23deg. Cat 18 and newer, including Alpha 18deg.
SW MTX 2017, 27deg.
2018 model with D/R 20deg.
My question is, do you think them Doo's and Poo's are less capable being they have insane approach angles, I mean such a steep angle is a sure recipe to getting you stuck right. according to some falling for Cat's BS.
Open your eyes and look around when your in the hill's. There is more to a sled then attack angles, its about the whole package and how it works together.
BTW, forgot to mention, maybe Cat is starting to realize the mistake in their chassis when aftermarket guys are building lift kits for their mountain sleds..LOL..so much for that D/R so called advantage.
Thanks man, I love the sled. The part numbers look different but a guy could buy a 153 tunnel cap from a btx and slap it on, they are less than $200 I believe. Really would love to see a revamped mtx sidewinder, the market is small out west but huge in the east so if they did a chassis revamp I guess there's a chance it comes over to the mountain platform too. It really wasn't that hard to get mine to 600lbs wet (50lbs weight loss) and at 600lbs it really doesn't feel heavy when your riding it to me.Yeah you did a spectacular job. Pretty awesome build. I wonder if the 153 /146 is actually the same tunnel extension. Looks like it might be.