M1000 174"X2.5"? Yes or No?

[MR MOOSE]

I have an 09 1000 with all the mods listed below, heres the question. Its a 162 sno pro with the power claw and I really like it...........but, I'm a big guy, 6'5" and 300Lbs with gear on and was wondering about stretching it out to a 174"X2.5" monster. The length doesnt concern me as far as being able to whip it around, but I dont know about gearing and power for the end result, would it be good or bad? I do 90% of my riding in tight technical areas and am always looking for ways to go somewhere a little sketchier, and still make it out. Anybody with experience or set ups, good or bad, would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[WyoBoy1000]

If it where a 174 PC I would say yes but The PC will get you farther in a 162 than a challenger 174. If you compare a 153 PC to a older 162 challenger the 153 will pull out of a hole a lot better and has far better all around riding.
Just put a turbo on it.

 

[homeycat]

wouldnt bother with the 174....had one on my 1000 never really worked that great.....i think the pc is better....

 

[UtahEdge]

Switch to the 174 and sell me your power claw for really cheap. Please?

 

[MR MOOSE]

Fair enough! I'm glad I asked and thanks for the feedback, looks like the powerclaw aint going anywhere.

 

[Blue Light]

A 174 is a huge improvement, especially for guys of our size/weight. Floatation is king even over HP (of course it helps) in the deep. The Powerclaw is the best mountain track ever and I wish they made it in a 174, however, a 174 floats far better than a 162 no matter the lug pattern and the Camo Extreme is no slouch.

 

[dogtownbutcher]

I have an 09 1000 with all the mods listed below, heres the question. Its a 162 sno pro with the power claw and I really like it...........but, I'm a big guy, 6'5" and 300Lbs with gear on and was wondering about stretching it out to a 174"X2.5" monster. The length doesnt concern me as far as being able to whip it around, but I dont know about gearing and power for the end result, would it be good or bad? I do 90% of my riding in tight technical areas and am always looking for ways to go somewhere a little sketchier, and still make it out. Anybody with experience or set ups, good or bad, would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.

pm dennissawyer, he's running one on his 1000

 

[homeycat]

i wasted 3 yrs making excuses why the track didnt...waste of $950 bucks imo......

 

[niner]

I've had a 174 on my m7 and it was awesome. Just put the 3" 174 on my 09 m1000 and it is amazing. Cut it down to 15". Our group there's 4 of us with 174s. 3 m1000s and one m8. Once I had mine they all put them on. We like them. Each there own.