I recently purchased my first sled, an '11 M8 153 SnoPro.
As it sits it has just under 3200kms (2000 miles). It is pretty much stock other than the running boards:
vented side panels, aftermarket can and a BDX anti-stab kit.
I have a few questions as far as setting the sled up for off trail mountain riding.
I lowered my front shock pressures from 75psi each side down to 65psi clutch side/60 psi. I changed the rear shock from +150psi down to 140psi. At 175lbs before gear I found the sled was still pretty good on the trail in and seemed to to turn better in the deep snow with the lower pressures. (Note that the pressures were adjusted with no weight on the shocks.)
Are my limiter straps in the correct position?
And what is the correct procedure for adjusting the skid's front shock? The manual is a little vague. From what I can gather the track should be off the ground, then loosen the shock collars until the spring is just loose, then tighten the collars to achieve 1/8-1/4" preload on the spring. Correct?
Are there any other setup tips applicable to a stock sled? The ski's are currently in the inboard position.
What about from a reliability stand point? The sled has newer reeds and new iridium spark plugs. The diamond drive was gone through last summer. I will be ordering a wildchild steering post and bulkhead brace as I have broke the stock telescoping post once already.
Thanks.
As it sits it has just under 3200kms (2000 miles). It is pretty much stock other than the running boards:
vented side panels, aftermarket can and a BDX anti-stab kit.
I have a few questions as far as setting the sled up for off trail mountain riding.
I lowered my front shock pressures from 75psi each side down to 65psi clutch side/60 psi. I changed the rear shock from +150psi down to 140psi. At 175lbs before gear I found the sled was still pretty good on the trail in and seemed to to turn better in the deep snow with the lower pressures. (Note that the pressures were adjusted with no weight on the shocks.)
Are my limiter straps in the correct position?
And what is the correct procedure for adjusting the skid's front shock? The manual is a little vague. From what I can gather the track should be off the ground, then loosen the shock collars until the spring is just loose, then tighten the collars to achieve 1/8-1/4" preload on the spring. Correct?
Are there any other setup tips applicable to a stock sled? The ski's are currently in the inboard position.
What about from a reliability stand point? The sled has newer reeds and new iridium spark plugs. The diamond drive was gone through last summer. I will be ordering a wildchild steering post and bulkhead brace as I have broke the stock telescoping post once already.
Thanks.
