timbersled on Ktm 350xcfw???

[ktmrider714a]

Hi Im new to this forum, but Im wanting to get a timbersled for my 2013 KTM 350 xcfw. My question is have any of you out there ridden a ktm 350 with a timbersled on it? I know most ride with 450s with the sleds on them. I am just having a hard time justifying buying another bike just for the timbersled. Will the 350 have enough power to play? Thanks for your help!!

 

[1dn5up]

pretty sure i read somewhere that someone tried it and it worked I think it would depend on how big you are

 

[ktmrider714a]

im about 160 with gear about 180?

 

[Ryanexcr]

You should be fine I actually saw a post from Allen at Timbersled I think last spring they had a couple 250 4-strokes with kits and they worked fine, especially with your size.

Here is the Thread http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322688&highlight=250

 

[leeee]

do it

thats what i wanna run next year, but i think the w will slow it down a bit, i prefer the tighter trans ratio on a snowbike. the 2013 350xc has more horsepower than alot of the 450's i think it would definately turn the track better than a wr, especially since your a light guy. weve run a couple of 250 2strokes and if the snow isnt super deep you cant pull away on a 450, you just have to ride the smaller bikes a little more wrung out. i think the 350 will make an awesome snowbike especially when the going gets tight.

 

[ktmrider714a]

Thanks alot for the responses, this helps alot! Now with the timbersleds it looks like there is a short track option, long track and an sx. I assume with a 350 i wouldnt be able to pull a long track, so go with the short track? or is the sx a better choice?

 

[1dn5up]

depends on the riding your planing to do, the short track is pretty good but if you dont care about top speed much you could gear down a LT

 

[Snowoff311]

I would definitely recommend the ST, I think even some of the 450sx bikes have a hard time with the LT. I have a ST on my yz450f and it is awesome. Most the big 500s and bigger are using the LT just fine. The SX is a great option if you intend to do a lot of snowcross/track/groomed jumps and a little bit of boondocking, but they perform better and have better suspension for jumps and whoops if racing or riding snowcross.

 

[Rush44]

So far I haven't seen the LT really take away from a bike in terms of power. I think the concern we all had about the LT being "too much" for a regular race 450 has been largely unfounded. However, I've yet to see one in all snow conditions... spring may alter that assessment but it is yet to be seen.

 

[ktmrider714a]

All of your input has been great, it means a lot, thank you! I just ordered the mountain horse ST and am excited to see how it turns out.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

So far I haven't seen the LT really take away from a bike in terms of power.

Who needs leather, premium wheels and Onstar anyway?

The problem with newcomers is they are seeking for guidance on purchasing or creating a toy they have never experienced. Wait till the day a rider request's for someone who has the "sport touring" package for his long track!

I'd stay away from an Avalanche, even if you're sporting a jewel of a LTZ!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we2FvJaAaIs

 

[1dn5up]

do report back with your findings.

 

[upfront719]

My 350 hangs with any 450 on dirt and it does great with the MH kit as well. Run it!!

 

[dirt rider]

I highly recommend a different silencer on that bike. The stock spark arrested silencer is ridiculously restrictive and will run very, very hot and kill a lot of power. I could show you my ruined pants for proof! FMF Power Core is cheap and has a spark arrestor for summer use.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

It's a snowmachine, now that's oldschool!

Use the SX non forest approved stubby, no use starting a fire till lunch time.