Stock AXYS issues (SKS specifically)

[JuniorXTX]

Hey folks this forum has been a great help, and just looking for some further clarification that I couldn't find when searching.

I am considering a spring order of a 2018 SKS 155, my last sled was a Yamaha Viper Xtx 141 with the 1.6 cobra track. For someone of my limited skill I found it very difficult to throw this sled around in the deep snow, and am hoping a lighter weight sled will allow me to grow and learn more in the backcountry with my buddies.

A good friend of mine picked up a 17 pro rmk 155 in LE trim and absolutely raves about this sled. He jumped off a 141 cat sno pro and can't even compare the two sleds he loves the new one so much.

So for our type of conditions I believe the SKS is a better fit for me, for the bogie wheels and cooler will be a benefit on lower snow areas, as we have great mountains here in Newfoundland but we are very much at sea level and the highest point on the island is 814 meters.

So back to the point, anything to look out for when you just run a stock sled? I don't plan on modding anything just use the storage bags and add a gas can.

So, thanks in advance

 

[JuniorXTX]

Oh also does anyone have any similar experiences leaving a 4 stroke and getting onto an AXYS? Just wondering how you found the jump?

 

[Motorbreath_]

Hey. I jumped ship from Yamaha to Polaris. But I had the MTX Viper.. I didn't find it overly difficult to ride. My wife had the XTX, that was a different story.. That's a 75% trail sled in my opinion. And not a good one at that.

All that being said the Polaris Axys is the best sled on the snow, hands down. I have yet to try a 850 or anything with the teeter totter- motion rear suspension.

I have a SKS, I still have to install scratchers to keep trail temps down a bit. but its my favorite sled I've ever had. I'll probably buy a Switchback Assault next time around and most of my miles are on a trail and the 144x2 lug should be more than adequate for off trail riding.

 

[JuniorXTX]

Thanks for the reply, and your experience seems very relevant to my own. Glad to hear you have been having a great experience, and I've been reading a lot of positives about the machine. Scratchers are a must for me also, but here we are mostly off trail riding in a lot of places that we ride, and we usually only ride groomed trails to get us to the play spots.

If you don't mind taking the time, whatvarebsome of the major differences you can think of between your wife's xtx and your new sks? I know they aren't exactly competitors with one another but I am looking to see what off trail differences you have noticed.

Thanks again

 

[BigRedSpecial]

I went from a 141 turbo cat to the SKS; I'm in the middle of the island so I'm basically in the same situation as you.


I put Skidoo scratchers on it and a mountain addiction can/bag and that's it. I'm loving it. Never runs hot, and other than its lack of top end (~140kmh max) it's a surprisingly good trail sled. Only thing I miss is the power of the turbo.

 

[greasemonkey3406]

I went from a turbo nytro 162" to a 2016 SKS with the 2.6" track. I don't miss the nytro at all. I absolutely love this sled. I have the suspension setup pretty close to the way I ride it and its so easy to throw around. I assume that you will be riding on the west coast near the Lewis Hills? I would suggest if you do a lot of trail riding to get the 2.25" track because it will be a bit more friendly on the hard packed trail.

 

[ovscrider]

Hey folks this forum has been a great help, and just looking for some further clarification that I couldn't find when searching.

I am considering a spring order of a 2018 SKS 155, my last sled was a Yamaha Viper Xtx 141 with the 1.6 cobra track. For someone of my limited skill I found it very difficult to throw this sled around in the deep snow, and am hoping a lighter weight sled will allow me to grow and learn more in the backcountry with my buddies.

A good friend of mine picked up a 17 pro rmk 155 in LE trim and absolutely raves about this sled. He jumped off a 141 cat sno pro and can't even compare the two sleds he loves the new one so much.

So for our type of conditions I believe the SKS is a better fit for me, for the bogie wheels and cooler will be a benefit on lower snow areas, as we have great mountains here in Newfoundland but we are very much at sea level and the highest point on the island is 814 meters.

So back to the point, anything to look out for when you just run a stock sled? I don't plan on modding anything just use the storage bags and add a gas can.

So, thanks in advance

buddy i share a house with has gone from a cat 4 stroke 141 to a 137 freeride to a 155 sks. Loves the fact he can toss it around and it's awesome in deep snow. stays cools with the bogies front cooler and scratchers even with the 2.6 track on hard pack trails.

 

[Killer Time Racing]

Assault RMK is my choice here in Michigan ..

Has a Wide front is my biggest reason

Here are the other advantages

More Caster than SKS or PRO
Scratchers come installed (124 on a Icy Road)
Better 5/8 shaft Walker Evans
It's the Same Sled as A PRO chiancase model
Gearing Changes are easy

My wife is Snowchecking a Pink Ribbon edition 18 ..If the RMK Assault is not offered in that color choice she will probably chose a PRO RMK 155 3" ES and PIDD and Custom order a Z Bros 43" frontend , Put 2.86 8 tooth driver in and order matching RMK Assault Spindles plus a Comp Track .. and throw in a Pro Ride helix

 

[newfieassault]

I too looking at getting a SKS. I ride in the Gros Morne areas. Sometimes over in Lewis Hills.
My question is 2.4 or 2.6 track. We get some powder, but more firm than fluffy
I have a SBA 2.0 but the lugs are soft and perform ****ty in firm conditions.