rider weight?

[meakin46]

i recently traded my turbo m8 for a turbo nytro, i have always wanted a turbo nytro, so i figured it couldent hurt to do a straight across trade, but my question is what do the majority of people that have em weigh, im only around 150 lbs, so im hoping the machine isnt gonna ride me, i have rode it a couple times but only in late sping snow, the machine deffinatly feels heavy, but im wondering if i will get used to it and be able to ride it well?? any input would be great
Thanks

 

[rotax]

i recently traded my turbo m8 for a turbo nytro, i have always wanted a turbo nytro, so i figured it couldent hurt to do a straight across trade, but my question is what do the majority of people that have em weigh, im only around 150 lbs, so im hoping the machine isnt gonna ride me, i have rode it a couple times but only in late sping snow, the machine deffinatly feels heavy, but im wondering if i will get used to it and be able to ride it well?? any input would be great
Thanks

Being in the 150 range myself.
I can say..
Its heavy.
Def. feels heavier in spring snow.
But its a blast in the POW POW. The deeper, the better.
I wear out faster, but I'm by no means in great shape either. But it gives me the work out I need.
I'd like something lighter for the late season..but I still like the engine reliability..and idiot proofness of the 4s turbo.

Turn key > pull trigger > hang on.

I think you'll manage and get a feel for it fine..just like any chassis change, theres a learning experience.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

With my yamadoo weighing in right around the same as a nytro, and being 150# myself, I know the game.

The weight isnt bad if there is any fresh snow, when it gets setup, it can be a PITA to handle... I definately got way used to it. My buddies couldnt even carve my sled at all, while I can spin mine in as tight of circles as my 151 rev(100# lighter) its definately really noticable when it gets stuck, thats when I usually dig a LOT or just get help. I still say the reliability and the turbo are worth it... If your at all in good shape/relatively strong, you wont have to much trouble, set it up to keep the ski's light, it might wheelie a little bit, but, it makes it a lot easier to handle as a lighter rider.. let the power do the work, dont fight it.

 

[meakin46]

With my yamadoo weighing in right around the same as a nytro, and being 150# myself, I know the game.

The weight isnt bad if there is any fresh snow, when it gets setup, it can be a PITA to handle... I definately got way used to it. My buddies couldnt even carve my sled at all, while I can spin mine in as tight of circles as my 151 rev(100# lighter) its definately really noticable when it gets stuck, thats when I usually dig a LOT or just get help. I still say the reliability and the turbo are worth it... If your at all in good shape/relatively strong, you wont have to much trouble, set it up to keep the ski's light, it might wheelie a little bit, but, it makes it a lot easier to handle as a lighter rider.. let the power do the work, dont fight it.

the sled has an m10 suspension, any ideas on how to set it up so it will carry the front end better? or is it possible?

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

haha.. it doesnt have to "carry" the nose much at all, I just had my skid setup with way to much preload so it wouldnt wheelie at al, this made for a way heavy nose that forced all the extra weight to be planted more then necasary.

I dont know anything about m10's so I can help ya.

 

[twincam88]

you just have to put your purse down when you ride it!

 

[Duke]

the sled has an m10 suspension, any ideas on how to set it up so it will carry the front end better? or is it possible?

Depending what you have for an M10, you can play with three things for more transfer, you can put in shorter coupler blocks, loosen the limiter straps, and roll the shock angle back either with the jack or adjusters on the side. Most of my adjusting is done with the Jack, I dont like a bunch of ski lift. I have the longest coupler blocks I could get, when i want to boondock or ride the trail, I just lay the rear shock down. Rides like a Cattilac when mounted and set up properly.

If you are setting it up to hold the front down make sure you set the skid up so it still has some suspension travel. I've seen too many guys crank the jack all of the way forward, they handle like chit, less traction, and more prone to breaking/bending rear cross shafts.

 

[meakin46]

Depending what you have for an M10, you can play with three things for more transfer, you can put in shorter coupler blocks, loosen the limiter straps, and roll the shock angle back either with the jack or adjusters on the side. Most of my adjusting is done with the Jack, I dont like a bunch of ski lift. I have the longest coupler blocks I could get, when i want to boondock or ride the trail, I just lay the rear shock down. Rides like a Cattilac when mounted and set up properly.

If you are setting it up to hold the front down make sure you set the skid up so it still has some suspension travel. I've seen too many guys crank the jack all of the way forward, they handle like chit, less traction, and more prone to breaking/bending rear cross shafts.

what do you mean by jack? i have the adjusters on the sides, its a fast m10

 

[grizzly7]

They are all heavy when they are stuck!!!!

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

I guess, the way you want it setup IMO, for a light rider, is just let the limiters out just enough so your not hammered down with the sled on flat ground, but so as soon as you gas it, its then into the rear shocks..light on the toes, but gets stiff as soon as the weight comes of the nose. I had mine setup to stiff, nose down, and it SUCKS.. it handles like crap, doesnt climb that well at all, it more or less just trenches and flips iradically.

 

[Duke]

what do you mean by jack? i have the adjusters on the sides, its a fast m10

http://www.teamfast.com/products/the-jack

The adjusters on the side do the same thing, they just take waaaaay longer to adjust.

 

[rotax]

They are all heavy when they are stuck!!!!

4 strokes are heavier when stuck.. no doubt in my mind. lol
some say the logic is they won't get stuck as much (turbos)..
but, thats a myth too.
you just get stuck further away than you would otherwise...or in stupider situations.

 

[relentless rider]

Im 160 and ride a T apex,i thank its ez to throw around, side hills better than any other sled ive rode,You just got to man handle it some times.throttle is your friend,and get your leg out there!

 

[relentless rider]

You will get used to it,sence its boosted that will make it ezer to ride,just might have to change your riding tecknics a bit, I think over your TM8,you will be very happy with the big 4 stroke power.