For The Sled
If there are three simple mods that we encourage for any snowmobile, they are the skis, lightweight silencer and storage. And when you are on a $1,000 budget, you can come close to obtaining all three of these products.
Although stock skis are pretty darn good these days, there are still a few aftermarket skis that will give you considerable improvement in handling. The lightweight silencers are actually less for performance gains than they are for weight loss. And convenient storage is something you always want on your snowmobile.
Buy why stop there? Here are some ideas you may want to consider for your sled that will stay within your budget.
Diamond S Stainless Steel Silencer features the same proven design as its titanium model at a more affordable cost without sacrificing quality. Fabricated from 304 stainless steel, the silencer weighs 6.2 lbs. while still providing a 3.5 hp increase. It has a fully baffled design which eliminates the need for packing and meets the SAE J-2567 stationary sound test. Price: $450. Website: www.diamond-smfg.com.
Goodwin Clutch Kit is designed for Ski-Doo to get the most out of that transfer of power. The Ski-Doo 850 pDrive Clutch Kit for the 2017-18 MX Z, Renegade, Freeride and Summit will improve acceleration while maintaining quick backshifting. Kits include adjustable pDrive ramps, adjustable pivot weight kit and drive spring. Price: $299. Website: www.goodwinperformance.com.
HPS Lightweight Silencer gives you 5 hp in the mid range (a conservative average) and 3 hp on the top end. The HPS silencer weighs 7 lbs. (compared to a stock silencer that tips the scales at 16 lbs.). HPS makes silencers for Ski-Doo, Arctic Cat and Polaris. Price: $389. Website: www.teamhps.com.
Ski-Doo LinQ Tunnel Bag offers 21-liter capacity of storage that is quickly detached from your sled and can be carried inside to thaw out at the end of the ride. Price: $179.99. Website: www.ski-doo.com/shop/accessories.