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Evolution Powersports
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I had reviewed a production ProClimb 1100T last month and posted it here.
My review was mostly negative. Since then, I have taken delivery on my own production 1100T and spent the last week with it.
My opinion about this sled has changed 180 degrees. First off, handlebar/riser position makes a huge difference in how the sled feels/acts. The sled I rode and reviewed last month in Utah had the riser tipped up so it was vertical. This put the steering position about 6" forward of where it would be if the riser was parallel with the steering column. The forward riser makes the steering awkward for maneuvering and the front end feel HEAVY. My sled I left the steering riser parallel with the steering column. My sled, in the powder feels lighter than my 2009 M1000. On the trail, to the powder, it also steers easier and soaks up the bumps 10x better than the old M chassis.
The handlebars are still too low for my liking. They need to be about 3" higher. This will be solved shortly
Power: unbelievable. Yes the turbo has some lag, but once i got used to it, it was no longer a huge factor. On the dyno, with nothing but a can, we were seeing over 160hp and 120 ft lb of tq at 6300 rpms. It is a monster once it is on boost.
The sled rolls over onto its side to side hill very easily - almost too easily. This will get some getting used to, but it is definitely more maneuverable than the M1000.
The fit and finish is POOR. Lots of goofy stuff on this for a production sled. the fuse wires resting on the aluminum belt guard is plain stupid. My secondary bolt was cross threaded from the factory. Changing the belt sucks as the secondary bolt is not long enough to reverse the hold down washer to open the sheaves like the previous model. Air filter holder is an abortion as is the breather tube. A arms should have been welded across the front of the attachment points. Front bumper is a JOKE.
With that said, I still love the sled. It is the true successor to the M1000, but better in every way except for low end power delivery.
We are going back on the dyno this week and see what kind of hp we can make at elevation with the stock turbo. More later.
My review was mostly negative. Since then, I have taken delivery on my own production 1100T and spent the last week with it.
My opinion about this sled has changed 180 degrees. First off, handlebar/riser position makes a huge difference in how the sled feels/acts. The sled I rode and reviewed last month in Utah had the riser tipped up so it was vertical. This put the steering position about 6" forward of where it would be if the riser was parallel with the steering column. The forward riser makes the steering awkward for maneuvering and the front end feel HEAVY. My sled I left the steering riser parallel with the steering column. My sled, in the powder feels lighter than my 2009 M1000. On the trail, to the powder, it also steers easier and soaks up the bumps 10x better than the old M chassis.
The handlebars are still too low for my liking. They need to be about 3" higher. This will be solved shortly
Power: unbelievable. Yes the turbo has some lag, but once i got used to it, it was no longer a huge factor. On the dyno, with nothing but a can, we were seeing over 160hp and 120 ft lb of tq at 6300 rpms. It is a monster once it is on boost.
The sled rolls over onto its side to side hill very easily - almost too easily. This will get some getting used to, but it is definitely more maneuverable than the M1000.
The fit and finish is POOR. Lots of goofy stuff on this for a production sled. the fuse wires resting on the aluminum belt guard is plain stupid. My secondary bolt was cross threaded from the factory. Changing the belt sucks as the secondary bolt is not long enough to reverse the hold down washer to open the sheaves like the previous model. Air filter holder is an abortion as is the breather tube. A arms should have been welded across the front of the attachment points. Front bumper is a JOKE.
With that said, I still love the sled. It is the true successor to the M1000, but better in every way except for low end power delivery.
We are going back on the dyno this week and see what kind of hp we can make at elevation with the stock turbo. More later.
