Clutch Right
“For clutching I chose to go with Sledhead Racing, also known as Big John’s,” Jenkins explained. “The reason I chose him is he’s got some pretty good testing in—he knows a thing or two about clutching.”
Jenkins also said he likes that this clutch setup allows him to use the stock clicker adjustments—the pDrive. “This is important, especially when you are riding from low elevation to high elevation,” Jenkins said. “I’m using quite a bit more weight, higher spring rates, and I’m also using a steeper helix with a lot stiffer spring in the secondary. It shifts a lot better for aggressive riding, especially with a turbo. It has a higher engagement rate so you can keep the boost up a little higher.”
Engagement is at about 4,200 rpm. It tops right at 8,000 rpm.
Finishing Touches
The Straightline Performance bumper not only has the looks, but can deflect small trees that sometimes become traction in tight conditions. As for the rear bumper, Jenkins likes the Ski-Doo Adventure Rear Bumper because it is not only good-looking, but also is designed to be both lightweight and strong … for when you need to be lifting the back of your sled out of a hole. It offers more strength and support for the tunnel.
Another Ski-Doo accessory is the Forty7 Performance Seat designed by Carl Kuster. This is a low-profile, lightweight seat that makes it even easier to get from one side of the sled to the other … “especially when you have short legs, like me,” he said.
Jenkins rounds out his snowmobile with these other Ski-Doo accessories: Heavy-Duty Air Intake Filters, Flexible Mountain Handguards, Fixed Toe-Holds and 4.7-inch Handlebar Riser.
Although Ski-Doo’s Pilot DS 3 skis are extremely effective, with the increased horsepower Jenkins decided to go with the Starting Line skis. “I like them for our snow conditions,” he said. “There are certain snow conditions I don't like them in. If it's crusty snow or if it's a wet heavy snow, I would prefer the Ski-Doo ski. But when it's a dry powdery snow, I really like the SLP ski for the flotation that it provides.”
Jenkins is a big fan of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and accessories. But every now and then he likes to go a little beyond “stock” to see the full capabilities of the sled.
“I didn't really want to change too many dynamics of the sled,” he explained. “I just wanted a little bit more horsepower and a little bit stiffer suspension settings.”
As for work, if it’s a good snow day and there are products to test, the real job will need to wait. There’s a snowmobile to ride.