sx137 VS st snowmobile?

[Jakethesnake125]

Just pre ordered a 137sx with tss that will go on a 2009 crf450. I used to ride a 2010 rush 120 sled and it couldn't keep up in the mountains. I'm really hoping that this timbersled will climb better and go through deeper powder than my sled. Since I'm located in MN, I plan on doing some ditch banging with the TS but its more important to me for it to be able to ride the steep and deep. I figured the SX137 would be a good all around machine.

will the TS go through more powder than a Rush?
will the TS feel clumsy when jumping?
any opinions welcome! it's going to be a long summer waiting...

-Jake

 

[Innovator]

Stock your bike will struggle to climb straight up like a snowmobile simply because of hp to weight ratio, but add a turbo like I did on my 500 ktm and hang on, cause it had better be a turbo sled youre climbing against or else you will be waiting at the top for a while

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

you will have about 100x more fun in the mountains with that setup then you would with your old rush in the hills.

the 137, even in SX formats are a little weird to jump at first, but once you get used to it, and if you setup the bike forks accordingly, its more or less just getting used to riding it!

spend some time learning about what you can do to set your bike up for deep pow like shrouds, t-stat, fuel controller, etc and you will ensure you have a blast from hardpack to over the bars deep days.

 

[snowbikekits.com]

I don't think you will like the long track in the ditches of MN.

 

[Jakethesnake125]

Thanks for your input. I'm guessing the amount of enjoyment you get is directly related to how much time you spend riding and getting used to the setup. if all else fails I can still ride the rush around MN.

the current plan is to only use this bike for 1 year. Then I'll be upgrading to a 14 or newer YZ450 or possibly KTM. since I'll only be riding this Honda for a year what accessories are needed and what ones should I wait to buy for the new bike?

I was thinking I would get a thermobob since it is easily swapped between bikes and some good hand guards along with the 5 foot brake cable to route to the hand brake.

anyone have any suggestions for hand guards?
am I missing something that would be needed riding in the big horns or possibly togwotee?

Thanks guys
-Jake

 

[TillTheEnd]

Thanks for your input. I'm guessing the amount of enjoyment you get is directly related to how much time you spend riding and getting used to the setup. if all else fails I can still ride the rush around MN.

the current plan is to only use this bike for 1 year. Then I'll be upgrading to a 14 or newer YZ450 or possibly KTM. since I'll only be riding this Honda for a year what accessories are needed and what ones should I wait to buy for the new bike?

I was thinking I would get a thermobob since it is easily swapped between bikes and some good hand guards along with the 5 foot brake cable to route to the hand brake.

anyone have any suggestions for hand guards?
am I missing something that would be needed riding in the big horns or possibly togwotee?

Thanks guys
-Jake

Cycra ProBend handguards are very universal, I'd go with the CRM model unless your doing a sub mount stabilizer at all.

Thermobob seems like a must and your right it can go from bike to bike as long as the thermostat temp range is right.

Engine shrouds help keep everything up to temp and most fab there own. Or there is a couple options on here for guys selling them.

Most EFI bikes need a fuel controller not sure what works on a Honda, all of our EFI stuff has been KTM.

 

[Blaser]

anyone have any suggestions for hand guards?
am I missing something that would be needed riding in the big horns or possibly togwotee?

Thanks guys
-Jake

Handguards- Pro Moto Billet with threaded bar inserts. Nothing better on the market for snow bikes, or woods bikes. Several things make the difference: the bar bend, attachment method, strength, and universality.
We use our hand guards to tie down our bikes, to get them unstuck, and to pick them up. The gradual outer bar bend is easy on your hand. They have more room in the cockpit for bigger gloves.
They bolt to the top clamps, which means they won't rotate down when your bars get colder than the clamps the Cycra's use. They maintain the flex in your bars, and they don't take up any space on the bars where you hook your tie-downs.
You can also take them and use them on your next bike. Get their cold weather shields if you want more wind protection.

We run our stock motor KTM's and Bergs with the stock EFI fueling system and they run great. Don't over-complicate it. Add some PMB Adventure pegs, a carbon head pipe heat shield and ride.
Blaser