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n16ht5
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Got to ride a brand new 2016 Timbersled ST with TSS on a 14' RMZ450 this weekend. The new kits are unreal. The TSS combined with the convex track and new suspension reminds me of how nimble and dirt-bike the riding felt when I first hopped on a 2Moto years ago.
TSS - this is the biggest improvement to Timbersled kits bar none. All the front-heavy ski-pushing feel is gone. It rides like a dirt bike. No more fear of taking big drops or jumps. The ride is so much smoother. Combined with the upgraded suspension and bump-stops, the 2016 is VERY smooth on hard snow. I would not even consider another kit that does not have a third shock. It changes everything, especially if you ride aggressively.
The new 2.5" Convex track is the 2nd biggest improvement. Before I was completely in favor of the LT, as the ST left some to be desired in climb capability. The new track climbs better than my 14' LT, and handles much better as well. If I were to get a new kit I would go for the ST, a complete reversal of my opinion before now. The 155" track on my CR500 equipped 14' climbed nearly straight up the steeps, but I found that the added length made it harder to switch back and turn once I put the throttle to it. I felt like I was on a 600 sled, or maybe a missile. At 145lb I felt like I was merely hanging on for the ride on the CR500 XLT. On the same hill the 16 ST I could climb and turn side to side with ease under full throttle, actually making the climbs more relaxed and fun. I have rode a 14 ST without TSS extensively, even last weekend - it would have trenched out and required many complete switchbacks to make the same climb.
The minor updates on the 16 - sprockets, finish, etc... make the kit move past the "home built" look of prior years. If I had the funds I would be ordering a 16 ST today. I will be posting a video this weekend.
TSS - this is the biggest improvement to Timbersled kits bar none. All the front-heavy ski-pushing feel is gone. It rides like a dirt bike. No more fear of taking big drops or jumps. The ride is so much smoother. Combined with the upgraded suspension and bump-stops, the 2016 is VERY smooth on hard snow. I would not even consider another kit that does not have a third shock. It changes everything, especially if you ride aggressively.
The new 2.5" Convex track is the 2nd biggest improvement. Before I was completely in favor of the LT, as the ST left some to be desired in climb capability. The new track climbs better than my 14' LT, and handles much better as well. If I were to get a new kit I would go for the ST, a complete reversal of my opinion before now. The 155" track on my CR500 equipped 14' climbed nearly straight up the steeps, but I found that the added length made it harder to switch back and turn once I put the throttle to it. I felt like I was on a 600 sled, or maybe a missile. At 145lb I felt like I was merely hanging on for the ride on the CR500 XLT. On the same hill the 16 ST I could climb and turn side to side with ease under full throttle, actually making the climbs more relaxed and fun. I have rode a 14 ST without TSS extensively, even last weekend - it would have trenched out and required many complete switchbacks to make the same climb.
The minor updates on the 16 - sprockets, finish, etc... make the kit move past the "home built" look of prior years. If I had the funds I would be ordering a 16 ST today. I will be posting a video this weekend.
