Just checking to see how well the Mtn Tamer and\or Bark Buster kits are working on their Nytro. Also, how accurate are the Tamer weight loss claims.
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Anybody have the Mtn. Tamer\Barkbusters on Nytro
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I have it and so do a few other guys. My skid dropped 27lbs on my bathroom scale at the shop, including the addition of beefier 162 Iceage rails and 8" wheels, so -30lbs seems pretty accurate. The stock drop brackets are monsters, you won't believe it till you get them in your hands. So, skid -30, brackets -8, front end -9 = -47 and is pretty close. I was told floats were another 2. I think I lost too much off my Nytro as it won't "flop" as easy as the Apex and has a much firmer feel to the chassis. The rear skid seems to work very well at controlling the transfer and I am currently trying to fine tune my front floats and ski stance to get the feel I want. Don't know what it weighs but with the added Turbo and bigger track & MM seat I'm estimating 520 dry and 250-260hp. You can tell it's fairly light as it doesn't have that planted, stable feeling that the Apex has and has a much "quicker" feel to the chassis than a stocker. It rips.
Haven't had to ride any really big stuff yet. Seems to handle the 1 to 2ft stuff not too bad at about 40-50kmh. Would be better at higher speeds but I have a tough time maintaining higher speeds consistently. More concerned with the skis darting than the rear skid. Doesn't bottom like the stocker did.
i have the timberfront end,the weight loss is accurate,but i have it for sale,the top of the spindle is just a thin flat bar,it has bent(the flat bar only..)under normal driving conditions bumping the odd thing,if someone has access to a good welder or machine shop to reinforce the top plate it would be a very good deal as i didnt have many miles..at over half the cost of new(400 ship'd),i never contacted timbersled,although its a design flaw its the chance you take when going aftermarket..
I pounded the crap out of my front timberlsed front end on my Apex and it looks like new. If you have an issue with there Quality call Allen he is first class when it comes to any issues.
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I wouldn't say first class with any issues. I bought an exhaust and seat kit and was supposed to get a carbon fibre can and received an aluminum one instead. Not really the look I was going for in addition to paying for a more expensive item. Not really impressed but other than that I do believe he has good products.
In both of these cases above it sounds like you guys are not comunicating with Allen to let him know of your concerns. I had a few parts that I was not happy with the tolerances on and he sent out new parts the same day!!! I have spoke with him many times and he is willing to work with you.
If you have given him a call and you still are not happy then I don't know what to tell you.
If he sent you the wrong exhaust then send it back and by all means get the one you ordered!!
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If you have given him a call and you still are not happy then I don't know what to tell you.
If he sent you the wrong exhaust then send it back and by all means get the one you ordered!!
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Thats good will get my sled tuesday or wed noon latest Had the whole 9 yards done cr tunnel mcx kit timbersled front and rear 16" wide track and simmons Gen 2 skis plus a few secret goodies and just waiting for the docs okay to fly(or maybe I"ll tell him just ride)
Was your nytro done at vernon moto sports with a black cr tunnel? If so i have seen your sled and it's looking awsome........also anyone know if the barkbusters front end kit for the nytro has any backorders(will i be waiting forever?)
i am by no means bashing allen,i never called as i know he is busy,plus its a design flaw..imo and needs a little bit of extra metal in that area,im not expecting any favors and dont feel like spending time on the phone complaining..im selling the kit and life goes on..btw the workmanship is top notch on the arms..the top plate needs some work..thats all..
I phoned him and also emailed him and he said they ran out of the carbon fibre. Like Ditchbanger says it's not worth getting into a big discussion and shipping parts back and forth when I can order the sleeve for 120 bucks and be done with.
sent a pm to you and thnx for posting
Now that is what I'm talking about!!! Ditchbanger I think it is a bigger issue than you are stating. (I am not trying to single you out.)
If there is a design flaw or the potential for something to break as a supplier/manufactor of that product I want to be the first to know so that It can be looked at to see what is happening.
Like I said I ride my sled hard and I don't hold back. I have never bent the front end. I have broken many other things but I'm still impressed with how the front end kit is holding up to the pounding.
If I was in the market for a front end I would buy yours in a heartbeat. This is a good deal for someone!!
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If there is a design flaw or the potential for something to break as a supplier/manufactor of that product I want to be the first to know so that It can be looked at to see what is happening.
Like I said I ride my sled hard and I don't hold back. I have never bent the front end. I have broken many other things but I'm still impressed with how the front end kit is holding up to the pounding.
If I was in the market for a front end I would buy yours in a heartbeat. This is a good deal for someone!!
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i think there is a bit of confusion..the arms are top notch,same with the spindles except the top plate,the plate is very thin,i dont jump,or land on things at offset angles,and i sure dont want to give timbersled a bad name as ive mentioned before the craftmanship is EXCELLENT,but after only around 400 kms of average riding the spindle flat plate is bending downwards,i never hit anything..even when i took the spindles out of the box for the 1st time me and my buddies all commented on the top plate being thin..maybe im an isolated incident?im not mad ,just a little bummed..ill try to attach a pic..
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I would love to see that spidle pass any certification. I just do not understand why you would replace a safe strong cast or exstruded aluminum piece with welded steel. At hyper speeds or on big bumps i would never get that out of my mind to have fun.
I would love to see that spidle pass any certification. I just do not understand why you would replace a safe strong cast or exstruded aluminum piece with welded steel. At hyper speeds or on big bumps i would never get that out of my mind to have fun.
