CMX chatter
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I've heard they take a beating and keep on treating
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capulin overdrive
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Very happy with my 1st year 137. It's been painless and trouble free for 2 seasons. Kit fit great, and is balanced really good between front and rear.
Compared to a Yeti long track the ride is equal most times and snow conditions, especially deep snow. Yeti does better on beat up whooped out trails, and the CMX turns a little easier and quicker in the trees as it seems more balanced front to rear.
Compared to a Yeti long track the ride is equal most times and snow conditions, especially deep snow. Yeti does better on beat up whooped out trails, and the CMX turns a little easier and quicker in the trees as it seems more balanced front to rear.
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capulin overdrive
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True or not, the story is that when Mark built the kit, he didn't think the strut was necessary. If you can get a good look at his skid, it's designed way deferent than most others for how the shocks work. My 2 cents is that he's mostly right. Suppose there's times where/when the TSS or RSS is nice, but in the conditions we want to be in, they're not necessary, and some have had trouble with them. I'm happy without, as the kit works, and it's one less thing to fiddle with.
I believe that CMX pioneered the elastomer strut, similar to what yeti is using to get around TS fixed strut patent.
Strut or not
Wasn't aware of the elastomer strut. I agree that It isn't necessary for me to have a strut , been ridin without for two years. I like simplicity also. Planning on taking a ride down to Clyde Park to check things out maybe Sno checking one. Made in U.S. supporting local business more plus's. Carbon fiber is cool and light but I'm not going to be able to fix it should it get broke. Off to cmx I go !!!!?
Wasn't aware of the elastomer strut. I agree that It isn't necessary for me to have a strut , been ridin without for two years. I like simplicity also. Planning on taking a ride down to Clyde Park to check things out maybe Sno checking one. Made in U.S. supporting local business more plus's. Carbon fiber is cool and light but I'm not going to be able to fix it should it get broke. Off to cmx I go !!!!?
Built up the 129 CMX last summer on a Factory Edition 2017 SX. Hammered hard all winter probably have 35 days of Pinned deep powder riding.Still same belt and looks perfect, I get to ride all brands and really see the differences , Also built and repaired all brands , The CMX has been flawless and excels on the mountain deep and steep snow. The lower drive axle allows it to surface quickly and float, The skid is mounted far forward and the paddles just clear the linkage mount by 1/2 inch.The forward mounted skid centralizes the weight and makes it more nimble and easier to stand up ride , Its right at home in a standing position which I prefer and effortless to carve. The skid rolls very smooth without any vibration or noise, the new belt drive cover solves the earlier complaint of ample foot room. The CMX is a mountain power machine, I believe tilting skids and TSS work better in bumped out trail riding but is a drawback in the deep, Once in the powder the CMX rules. If they do offer a 3rd shox I hope it has a lockout switch on the bars.I just parked the snow bike for the summer and needs no attention or repairs, not even a belt change. we have a 2016 Timbersled 120 in the shop and the tip of ski to tail of track measurement is the same as the 129 CMX and the amount of CMX track on the ground is more than a Timbersled 137 yet extremely nimble . Never has any other brand come close in the deep. If I were looking for a trail setup I would go another direction with a higher driveshaft and steep track angle and flip flop narrow skid.these are handmade customs and not as many on the mountain. I build all brands and have my choice of any but ride a CMX, they are truly a work of art.
Thanks Byeatts
Good info for me I'm a Mtn rider not intrested in Sno x . Find reliability very important. Don't like fixing , do enough of that on my job. Also ride quit a bit 2to3 times a week so it gets used. Tired of wrenching on snowmobiles ie clutches belts etc. There's always maintenance , but I believe bikes can be more economical to run with less wrenching . Im 63 and tired of fixing just want to ride ?
There's a thred topic. Cost of running a bike verses a snowmobile oops better not get off thred. Maybe I'll start a new one. ?
Good info for me I'm a Mtn rider not intrested in Sno x . Find reliability very important. Don't like fixing , do enough of that on my job. Also ride quit a bit 2to3 times a week so it gets used. Tired of wrenching on snowmobiles ie clutches belts etc. There's always maintenance , but I believe bikes can be more economical to run with less wrenching . Im 63 and tired of fixing just want to ride ?
There's a thred topic. Cost of running a bike verses a snowmobile oops better not get off thred. Maybe I'll start a new one. ?
I didn't post that link, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1333436803399761&id=201063969970389 because of the Snow-X. Without following the races you wouldn't know the rider rode all year on Mototrax kit. The race in West Yellowstone he had problems. He switched to CMX at Boise and took 1st in his heat race and 2nd in the A main. The CMX kit helped his riding and the finish. There is also a comment talking about the suspensions of all the kits at Boise. He saw the CMX was smoother than the other kits that had a third shock.
For mountain riding here is a post. This is in the Crazy Mountains on a hill that CMX uses to tune the turbo charged snowmobiles they built. He is within striking distance of the top when he gets to the rocks. https://www.facebook.com/201063969970389/videos/1326303340779774/
The CMX kits are taking a lot of abuse and are holding up. I have the first 137 kit Mark built and after three winters have no plans to trade it, even for a new CMX kit.
Take a Look at the new belt cover , the belt is now on the backside of the pulley and new cover adds 2 inches more foot room.. Easy add on the CMX latest greatest. on the Mountain nothing will run with the CMX in powder! Mark an Kamron have really built a Killer Kit,,,. I glad not too many are on the mountain, This means I,m still King! lol
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dieselpower
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Interesting video but that % is a grade percentage not slope degrees. Taking that into account its good but not anywhere near amazing.
I got to ride with that guy once in West Yellowstone. I believe it is a 450 Husky. When it comes down to it, the CMX puts the bike's power to the track. The suspension is set up to get the bike on top of the snow and gives the best possible weight distribution.
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