bye bye poo hello doo:) need advice on 12 etec mods and must haves!!!

[89sandman]

well did a little research today on the linq bag. like the way it attaches, the quick on/off is a definate plus. like the semi ridgid bag, seems like it would work a little better when not totally full. the way it mounts also seemed like a good idea. looks like this setup makes the bottom of the bag even with the top of the cooler. so went ahead and ordered me one! bought the medium one, couldn't find anywhere that stated exactly what the size is so i hope its big enough. couldn't find a listing for a large one so i guess its as big as they get for now. almost bought the linq gas can too, but if i'm getting as good of mileage as they say my one tank should be equal to my buddies with them adding the extra.

now i'm in need of a riser bag. was checking out the new doo large one but man $100??? don't mean to sound cheap, although i am, but isn't that just a little too steep for a bar bag? heck i only paid $118 for the tunnel bag. so any suggestions on a good sized one that might be a little more down to earth priced?

was gonna call the sled shed today but left the number here next to my keyboard, will contact them tommorow. sure like the idea of the can and cooker all in one.

 

[sads]

I just installed my linq gas caddy last night! It's great. I still have to mount the tunnel bag on, but since they're interchangeable I got to at least see what it looks like. Overall, the new linq gas caddy smokes the old system. Its rock solid and looks better. The semi rigid tunnel bag is nice, just wish they would have made it so it fit nice and tight to the gas caddy. I bought the short one, and there's plenty of storage room. However, the inside will need some foam etc, to keep things from smashing around too bad.

You wont be dissapointed in the thing cooker, its super nice. I'll have pics tonight of the linq system on the back. Snowflap, and LED light for ya and the thing cooker on the sled.

I personally dont like the riser bag, and as well think its over priced. I dont mind the dash bag idea. Its unused space and have had previous dash bags and liked them.

Anyone done a gauge tilt? I was thinking of doing it... Thoughts?

 

[89sandman]

checked into the thing cooker, $400+shipping ouch!!!! asked him if that was canadian or american, he didn't seem amused man ten years ago you could buy a whole pipe setup for that. i guess since peeps keep paying it they keep charging it. but like i posted before i'm cheap so thats not going to be happening.

no big hurry on the can, still busy deciding on a riser bag and need to get some handguards ordered. leaning towards the snobunje bag, seems to be one of the larger ones. think i'm gonna hit big 5 this weekend and see if i can pick up something there.

the gates extreme belt did show up today. $62, i love it!!! i own a auto repair shop so i get a pretty sweet deal and can warranty the thing easily. you just can't beat that. i've never really had belt failure problems, no 90mph runs and know when to let the sled rest after a few hard pulls. no pinching the thing when trying to feather out of a hole. so hopefully will have the same luck with the doo

waiting for the feethooker boards to show up so i can get them mounted first, then the highjacker, then the linq bag, poor me!!!

 

[s2h]

I just installed my linq gas caddy last night! It's great. I still have to mount the tunnel bag on, but since they're interchangeable I got to at least see what it looks like. Overall, the new linq gas caddy smokes the old system. Its rock solid and looks better. The semi rigid tunnel bag is nice, just wish they would have made it so it fit nice and tight to the gas caddy. I bought the short one, and there's plenty of storage room. However, the inside will need some foam etc, to keep things from smashing around too bad.

You wont be dissapointed in the thing cooker, its super nice. I'll have pics tonight of the linq system on the back. Snowflap, and LED light for ya and the thing cooker on the sled.

I personally dont like the riser bag, and as well think its over priced. I dont mind the dash bag idea. Its unused space and have had previous dash bags and liked them.

Anyone done a gauge tilt? I was thinking of doing it... Thoughts?

Can't wait to see those pics. Sounds like you have one of the nicest freerides out there.

 

[Matte Murder]

If you are a Cat guy I would highly recommend the C3 post forward kit. $90 and a bit of labor. Also I have the Rooster built clutch kit on 2 of my ETECs and they worked great. Quick clickers. Full SLP Y-pipe, pipe and can. Like 15lbs of weight off, little more power up top. Way nicer sound. Quiet on the bottom to a little past half throttle. Way nicer sound up top without being loud. The Snobunje bar bag is ok, used a couple of those. I highly recommend the Air Frames. Best mod I ever made by far. Just no snow build up at all, especially with the painted tunnel on my X and the Freeride. Ski Doo also makes a stronger front and rear bumper. The stock ones are just too flimsy. There is my list of relatively low cost mods. Have fun.

 

[sads]

Here's some pics finally.... sorry for the wait. These pics dont have the vents i talked about on them. Had them on my last XP, and i'm putting the same ones on this sled. Should have them this week and will post pics once i do so you can be the judge.

 

[89sandman]

sweet pics sads! the flap and tailight mods are a must. my linq bag should be here tommorow. got my feethooker boards in today. talked to carl and he's gonna do a little traction tweaking and send me a final production set here in a couple of weeks. can use these to see where i can mount my jack without interfering with the boards. these will most definatley stiffen the boards a ton the holes are sooooooo swwweeeetttt, nice and big, just what you want to get rid of the snow. the bent up support piece that goes on the side of the tunnel and the bent up one with traction going down the rail. will take my camera into the shop tommorow and snap a couple of pics. if you need a set of boards and aren't looking to spend $400 i'd check these out...

 

[sads]

Right on,
Ya i definitely think the flap and taillight are a must like you said. So much cleaner. Can't wait to see those pics. I still haven't gotten my vents on, but will keep you updated...

 

[89sandman]

finally got a couple of quick pics. gotta love the feethooker boards, nice BIG holes!!! love the part that goes up on the side of the tunnel and also the bent up traction part that goes up the rail side. both should help stiffen the weak xp boards haven't got a chance to mount the new linq bag but thought i'd post up a pic so you can get an idea of how big it is, i couldn't find anything that listed the size before i bought mine. this is the medium bag, tons of room. don't think you'd really ever need anything bigger unless your planning on staying the weekend

 

[sads]

pic of my Mo-Flow exhaust side vents. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out again. The clutch side is the same. Sorry for the pic quality, i took it with my phone. Once my hood and couling vents come in, i'll post some more pics.

 

[Nytroty]

finally got a couple of quick pics. gotta love the feethooker boards, nice BIG holes!!! love the part that goes up on the side of the tunnel and also the bent up traction part that goes up the rail side. both should help stiffen the weak xp boards haven't got a chance to mount the new linq bag but thought i'd post up a pic so you can get an idea of how big it is, i couldn't find anything that listed the size before i bought mine. this is the medium bag, tons of room. don't think you'd really ever need anything bigger unless your planning on staying the weekend

Bag looks good! I am thinking about getting one of those this year too... But i dought those boards are going to be any stronger than the stock one's. I haven't dealt with those one's but the other's like those that i have used in the past have been weaker than the stockers.... If i was buying boards i would ONLY buy the Airframes....

 

[89sandman]

i'd love to have a set of airframes but not for $500+ of my hard earned dollars. anyone want to donate a set they'd better rake it in while they can, with manufactures, like the 13 poo boards, starting to come around and making boards that don't need anything thier window of opportunity is very narrow.

sads, love the way you cut out the plastic underneath, looks sweet. most defeniately post up more pics when you get your other vents.

did order my doo handgaurds today. tried to order a riser bag also but they never called me back.

what skid plate is everyone running? went to order one today and they said they make 3 different ones.

 

[tudizzle]

you lost me at wash and wax