Alpha is so fun

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Just a positive before the weekend. New to Alpha this year. Wasn't to impressed with some stuff on the Alpha. Was kinda "meh" about it. Got some seat time and finally winter has really hit. This thing is crazy fun when the snow is good and you get comfortable on it. Came off an Axys. Fun factor is X 10 on this sled.
 

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Rode morrisey yesterday as well and all I can say is this sled is a blast to ride, could not be happier with this sled, it can go anywhere I was just smiling the whole day :d:d. Coming off a fully built 2010 m8 and don’t hold a candle to the alpha.
 

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Its nice to hear a positive about the Alpha with all the rail and engine talk lately. Unfortunately i sold my 2019 just before New Years. Kinda regretting it now lol Enjoy guys:d
 

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Every ride just gets better. Shock setup was key!! Hope the powder days keep coming. Super pumped for the season.
 

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Would like to hear what others run also.
I weigh 240# geared up
Skis at 50#
Center shock at 65#
Rear shock at 140#
 

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265 before gear. ski shocks at 70psi on clicker 2, FTS at 70psi on clicker 2 and RTS at 150psi on clicker 1-lockout depending on what I'm doing. Works pretty good but will play with it a bit just to see.
 

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SSI pipe mod. Head, reeds and some Clutching. Mines real fun. I have some minor clutching changes to make yet but it’s a fun Sled in the bush. Halfway through my second season On cat and I haven’t put a belt on either sled. I’m also not needing a skid of oil per season. Very cheap fun
 

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SSI pipe mod. Head, reeds and some Clutching. Mines real fun. I have some minor clutching changes to make yet but it’s a fun Sled in the bush. Halfway through my second season On cat and I haven’t put a belt on either sled. I’m also not needing a skid of oil per season. Very cheap fun

hey what clutching are you using?
 

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60 skis, 65fts, 145rts. I am 220 no gear. 165" track. Clickers on 2 all around.
 
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Rode morrisey yesterday as well and all I can say is this sled is a blast to ride, could not be happier with this sled, it can go anywhere I was just smiling the whole day :d:d. Coming off a fully built 2010 m8 and don’t hold a candle to the alpha.

even with a 36 or 38" front end?>??
 

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Looks like a cool thread.... I just crossed the line from the doo world to team green with an alpha 165 first ride jan 29 looking forward to gettin out on the new ride picked up a clutch kit at altitude and a ssi can and y pipe.... going to put the run on my group as we where all on the 850 doos....enough about the past... thanks everyone for the shock setup info...Go Team Green!!!
 

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Have about 1200 miles on my 19 Alpha.
Just switched belts to have a good spare.
Super easy on oil but will burn the it's fair share of gas at WOT.
Out at Mcbride this weekend.l and loaned out the sled a bit.
Every likes how hard it pulls.
Easy sled to ride hard and in most conditions hangs with the 850s or is dam close.
Definatly a super sting 800.
Enjoy your Alphas, definatly a very fun sled.
 

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Fit and finish on the alpha is lacking took for a spin around the farm today....sugary snow but was surprised how much snow was packed in behind the suit case can must blow in the foot well on the right side first spin on it sure has a lazy bottom end stock hope these few mods liven that up or there will be a low mile 2019 165 alpha for sale Haha
 

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Any one know the stock clutch spring rates on a 2019 alpha 165? Thanks in advance
 
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