Whenever you are out riding and you hear what sounds like a
sled running a turbo, your mind immediately starts to wonder what having that
kind of power would be like.
That is what happened to me two winters ago and I still get
"shaky hands" talking about it now. Since my start in snowmobiling I was always
more interested in suspension modifications due to all the jumping I did. My
lack of interest in motor work made tuning next to impossible for me. Hey, I'm
a carpenter. You want me to build something out of wood, no problem, but as far
as rebuilding a motor, I leave that up to the pros.
Then the Boondocker Turbo system came along. I have never
been more impressed with a performance product in my life. Stock sleds are a
thing of the past. I'm hooked on power. Once you ride one, especially if it's a
chassis you are used to riding, you'll be hooked, too. The boys at Boondocker
Performance in Idaho Falls,
ID, did an amazing job setting my
buggy this past season. The clutching, the mapping of the control box and the
overall design of the system made my riding season one of the most awesome
experiences I've ever had. I replaced a few spark plugs here and there, but as
far as my initial fears of having to be an MIT graduate to ride a turbo sled,
there were no issues. The power and the reliability of this system is flawless.
Thanks to Rocky Young and Jared Sessions for all their support.
Setting up a sled to perform as a good all-around vehicle
can bring up a lot of different problems. For my style of riding, I needed
something that could take a beating as well as handle well in the deep snow.
Timbersled Products out of Kootenai,
ID, dialed in some front and rear
suspension ideas that would not only shed some pounds, but be stronger than
stock as well. The Barkbuster lightweight front-end kit really helped cure the
factory Polaris steering problems. It also made setting up for jump take-offs
easier by eliminating the sway bar. The new Walker Evans front shocks performed
like no other shocks I've ever ridden. With constant rebound and seemingly
endless travel, Polaris and Marty Sampson have engineered a sweet setup.
The rear suspension was given the same treatment from
Timbersled with its Mountain Tamer kit. Install was easy enough that I pulled
it off myself. The weight savings over stock once the Timbersled rear skid were
complete was incredible. The Fox Float shocks really impressed me with their
ease of adjustment. Creating the perfect ride with a simple air pump made
dialing this sled a simple process. The rear suspension really improved the
sled's ability in the deep snow. The snow shedding abilities made this setup
perfect for handling big drops as well. Thanks, Allen Mangum, for everything.
Now that the sled was performing beyond expectations it
needed to be dressed up a bit. It took Bruce Sirjane and me about a month or so
to come up with a wrap that defined the sled and made it one-of-a-kind. His
imagination and creativity are awesome. The desert camo and guns blazing
throughout the wrap was right up my alley. There have been tons of comments on
the design. The material used was super strong and looks as good now as it did
at the start of the season. Thanks, Bruce and Shannon. I'll be sending you guys
a lot more business for supporting me with such a great product.
The first thing I change on a sled has always been the
handlebars and risers. Wade Durbin
of RSI Racing knows my setup and has been supporting me for years. A 4-inch riser
and aluminum Backcountry Bend Bars always do the trick. Thanks Wade, one of the
OGs. In the foot traction department the Better Boards from F-Bomb Racing
really improved the stock running boards and made snow loading a thing of the
past. Thanks guys, great product.
As far as the rest of the aftermarket stuff on the sled, the
Fire and Ice venting/gas rack, Mountain Machines billet pull start handle and 9-inch
rear wheel kit all came from supporters who have helped me get where I am
today. Thanks for believing in me and keeping the sport of snowmobiling
alive. To see this sled in action be sure to check out the new Slednecks 11 and Danger Zone 3 from Extreme Team Films.
Riding at Adams' level
takes a lot of support. His sponsor appreciation list includes: Polaris
Industries, Slednecks, HMK, Scott USA, Boondocker Performance, Timbersled
Products, Sly Dog, RSI Racing, Hi-Rise Truck Decks, Ogio, Mountain Machines
Performance, Fire and Ice, MBRP, Blue Marble, Edge Products, RevTek Industries,
MKW Alloys, Hushpower, Throttle Down Kustoms, Slingshot,
Sledwraps.com, Extreme Team Films, Tahoe Films, Adams Construction, and
most of all, Irina Adams.
The Ride
2007 Polaris 700 RMK Dragon
Chassis:
Timbersled Barkbuster Front-End Kit
Timbersled
Mountain Tamer Rear-End
Kit
`09 Walker Evans Piggyback Front Shocks
Sly Dog Powder Skis
Fox Float Rear Shocks
Ice Scratchers
9-inch Mountain Machines Billet Wheels and Axel Kit
`08 Polaris 155-inch Track
`08 Polaris Drivers
Sled Wrap from Sledwraps.com
RSI 4-inch Riser and Handlebars
Fire and Ice Cooling Vents and Gas Rack
F Bomb Racing Better Boards
Engine
Boondocker Performance Turbo
`08 OEM Single Ring Pistons
Boondocker Control Box
Koso Twin EGT Digital Gauge
Air Box and Clutching by Boondocker Performance