Polaris XLT tripple mod sled???

[lshobie]

Not sure on the weight yet, I am guessing easy 70 pounds off it. I'll bring to my bud's when done and we'll weigh it on his scales.

 

[lshobie]

Sled is just about done, just have to make a CF hood and tweak things a bit, just brought it in to get the carbs synchd and then it is ready to go.

 

[Himark]

That thing is awesome.. Keep us updated! I would like to see some vids of it on the hill to.

 

[Scott]

I've never been too worried approach angles, but that is one steep track up front.
If you don't ride deep powder, it won't matter.

 

[lshobie]

I set the front up for the max possible extension, I will shorten the strap if I don't like how it rides in the powder. I worked with what I had

 

[Scott]

I set the front up for the max possible extension, I will shorten the strap if I don't like how it rides in the powder. I worked with what I had

Yeah, and remember that sucking in the limiters will make the skis heavier, thus limiting powder performance.

 

[lshobie]

Oh ya - well I'll just live with it - it is what it is.

Thanks!

 

[Himark]

any ride updates on this thing yet?

 

[lshobie]

Here is one - uploading another now, should be ready in an hour or so.

 

[lshobie]

And another:

 

[Himark]

Nice to see you brought out the jr. mechanics! They can have some great insight for yah once in a while. Looked like a fun day.

 

[lshobie]

Ya they love it. Seems I blew the headgasket, my son blocked the view of the temp light, got bubbles in my overflow line so looks like i'll be making a headgasket swap video.

 

[lshobie]

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2cgi8d6Xp4[/yt]



Another vid.

 

[Ove]

Nice job!

I guess i took about 8 lbs out of my front suspension, no swaybar. You should look for heavy steel braces and stuff around it too, change everything to aluminium.

 

[lshobie]

yes that is my next move - this summer it goes on a serious diet. i have the hood down to 16 pounds - when i get a chance to use carbon fibre it will be 4 pounds.

 

[Himark]

Time to take this beast to the hill and get some video!

 

[lshobie]

Wish we had hills here! had it out in 2.5-4 feet of powder and it did all right, needed to lean the jets out but didnt have the right size so i could only get about 8400rpm max out of it and it was gurgling - boggy. also the rev xp coupled suspension was great on the trail but being coupled was not helping in powder so I'll be ditching it for a timbersled rear this summer. The angle of attach of the track affected the deep powder ability as well so this was a really good learning experience for me and how to set up a sled. I have a ton of video s from our weekend- uploading now.

 

[vwsprite]

this was my project from a few years back, 159 track, iq front end, hand formed and welded bulkhead
lots of work but fun!

 

[w browning]

Ishobie, My hat is off to you, your posts and videos have done a lot to help new as well as some old sledders stay interested. It's nice if someone has several grand to spend on a new sled but the simple truth is some don't have it to spend but still love to tinker and enjoy the sport, I for one applaud you. Keep up the good work. Pat

 

[w browning]

Ishobie, My hat is off to you, your posts and videos have done a lot to help new as well as some old sledders stay interested. It's nice if someone has several grand to spend on a new sled but the simple truth is some don't have it to spend but still love to tinker and enjoy the sport, I for one applaud you. Keep up the good work. Pat