Why Snow Check a Mountain Horse?

[teal_210]

I guess I'll chime in since I can't seem to decide.

I'd like to think I'm a pretty aggressive rider, started out on the first year of the 2-moto, switched to a ST mountain horse when it first came out. Been riding a SX for the last two years.

SX Pros:
-I prefer the feel and handling of the smallest track in the line up.
-Seems to out accelerate and have more top end speed than the wider tracked ST.
-More suspension!
-Aggressive approach angle adds to the playfulness of the kit. I like to wheelie!

SX Cons:
-Costs $500 more than the ST
-Track windows more susceptible to damage.
-I prefer coil-over suspension to air.
-No built-in gas rack and can, and additional cost.

ST Pros:
-$500 cheaper
-Coil-over suspension
-Built in gas rack and can

ST Cons:
-Width, a 10" wide kit just feels and looks better mounted to a bike.
-Less suspension travel



I can't even decide on which color to order!

I will say - last year was a no-brainer, the sx was the only choice for me. Props to timbersled for making huge improvements to all models this year.

 

[xr650ryder]

TS owners are you selling your kits before you snow check?

Timbersled owners are you selling your kits before you snow check?

I wanted to snow check a TS 2016 LT with TSS. Just for the Hell of it.
I ride Idaho and Utah and my 2013 is fine 90% of the time and OK the other 10%. I am 6'5" and 340 lbs. My 2013 gets me into places I never thought possible. It climbs hills stepper than I want to come down.

Due to slow release of the 2016 TS information and non sale of current TS ST I do not have my ducks in a row for the 2016 Snow Check buy the 18th.

I have tried to sell my 2013 ST Very good condition, Tunnel Rack, Tunnel cover, gas rack and can, 2015 bearing update kit in box.
Listed for $2600 With with fit kit.
Have had allot of interest but only 2 $2000 offers.
One offer canceled and I countered the other to $2300 then it canceled.
Also Offered kit with bike a few were interested but no offer's.

Is it totally the wrong time of year to sell a used kit?
Am I high on Price?
Sell kit in fall ride my 2011 with friends next year?
(Since Finally I am seeing other snow-bike tracts out in the mountains)
Throw caution to the wind Snow Check 2016 end up with 3 kits with one to sell?

Any help would be appreciated!

PM, if you want or appropriate. I think other's may be interested in your response if we don't get carried away.


Listed KSL.com TS in Lehi Utah.

 

[SEOINAGE]

Just snow checked the sx 120. My cr500 build is underway, and I think it will be a nice fast light weight machine I will really enjoy. Intend to hit some huge drops with it, and convert a bunch of people to snow bikes. UT and CO snow, the SX should do just fine.

 

[enthusiast]

What happened to the free shipping for snow check kits like last year?
What about our free timbersled jacket?
Seems like every year timbersled does less for the customer and keeps raising the price. I snow checked 4 kits last year. This year only 2. Pretty soon my timbersled kit with TSS is going to cost as much as a new sled.

 

[mnsnowhawk]

What happened to the free shipping for snow check kits like last year?

What about our free timbersled jacket?

Seems like every year timbersled does less for the customer and keeps raising the price. I snow checked 4 kits last year. This year only 2. Pretty soon my timbersled kit with TSS is going to cost as much as a new sled.

According to their Facebook page the shipping is free to your dealer. Each year the accessories with snow check have changed. In 14 the accessory was a hat and I had to pay for shipping. Sounds like a better deal this year to me. Too bad I can't afford to upgrade this year. https://www.facebook.com/timbersled/posts/862805543776799


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[jskattum606]

Snow checked a 16'ST with TSS. Had the opportunity to ride the new 16 kit with Iceage Perf. and it absolutely rocks! I own a 14 ST now and was riding a 15 SX a lot that day.
Switching back and forth from the sx to the 16ST, the 16 has all of the agility of the sx kit with more traction. It felt just as efficient also. In the snow we were in, the 16 seamed to hold a side hill better as well. The stiffer outer lugs on the new track just grab.
I was sold after the first minute

 

[blacklabel28]

Just snowchecked a 16ST with TSS in KX Green. Just got a 13KX450F for this kit. Rode a 15ST on a 12 KTM 500EXC and the power wasnt explosive enough for me/too heavy. So looking forward to the TSS and having an extra bike for friends and backup. Debating putting a Aerocharger on the 500EXC.

 

[jethro450]

Snow checked a 16'ST with TSS. Had the opportunity to ride the new 16 kit with Iceage Perf. and it absolutely rocks! I own a 14 ST now and was riding a 15 SX a lot that day.
Switching back and forth from the sx to the 16ST, the 16 has all of the agility of the sx kit with more traction. It felt just as efficient also. In the snow we were in, the 16 seamed to hold a side hill better as well. The stiffer outer lugs on the new track just grab.
I was sold after the first minute

This comment makes me consider selling my sx instead of just getting a new track....

 

[Blaser]

This comment makes me consider selling my sx instead of just getting a new track....

Ahhh, the temptation!

I spent all day Monday in the BC interior switching between our 3 TSS equipped ST kits and 2 2015 SX120's and one 2015 SX137. We had incredible snow- good base and an average of 18 inches of pow with fender deep pockets.

First the TSS. It's simply amazing. The more I ride it, the more benefits I find. I think the biggest benefit is the dirt bike chassis is now working like it's designed to. TSS restores the center swingarm pivot- which makes the snow bike feel like the dirt bike we're all used to. Read that last sentence again. This is a game changer.

Second is traction applied as forward motion and flotation. TSS allows the rear track suspension such a wide range of new "angles", that it works in ways I've never seen on a snowbike. Essentially the rear suspension is now freely adaptable to so many more terrain variations. The rear suspension is un-restricted with TSS, and granted a more complete range of motion. Plus, you have a crazy 20+ inches of travel.

The other thing I noticed, is I was riding crazy fast (chasing Reagan, Allen and Brock) but I was riding totally lazy on the TSS. I wasn't standing up leaning forward in full "moto" mode; I was sitting down- even when landing off jumps and rollers. I rarely stood up, and I was hanging it out there at warp speeds. TSS, combined with our new rear Convex suspension just soaks up and smooths everything out.
Just a few thoughts.
-Blaser

 

[teal_210]

This comment makes me consider selling my sx instead of just getting a new track....

After 2 seasons of being in love with SX kits, I have a 16 ST with TSS ordered!

 

[TAE]

We definitely hear you on the price and re-sale side. We debate a lot over what the effect of new tech will do to our previous customers- because we want everyone to be able to upgrade yearly.

But the super cool new ideas need to be on snow, and we all want to ride better Mountain Horse kits!

I haven't heard it mentioned: We didn't raise prices for 2016- even though we've made some significant changes. We're doing everything we can to keep new prices down.

We also listened and made the SX chassis more affordable with a standard Fit Kit (yes, and more expensive with TSS). The TSS SX137 comes out a few hundred over last years SX137. The SX uses upgraded Fox Float 3 Kashima shocks, includes a Fox pump, we have to cut down the tracks, and it's a lower production/higher build cost item. And it's wicked fun to ride. But that part is free...

Have you considered the LT with TSS for the deep Colorado powder?

-Blaser

Lol, I find it funny u feel the need to mention I get a $10 shock pump with my ~$10,000 CAN kit!! U sound like a used car sales man

 

[capulin overdrive]

Pump would be 13 Iceback dollars!


Why take it out on Timbersled for your crappy dollar value?

 

[n16ht5]

Lol, I find it funny u feel the need to mention I get a $10 shock pump with my ~$10,000 CAN kit!! U sound like a used car sales man

I don't see why you are attacking Brett Blaser. He simply mentioned the shock as an FYI. He is a rider just like us, and he is simply doing his job. You aren't going to get 20" of travel out of a Yeti are you?

 

[IceAge Performance]

Lol, I find it funny u feel the need to mention I get a $10 shock pump with my ~$10,000 CAN kit!

With the exchange rate, and actual cost of the pump your gonna pay at least $50 for it!

Guys do need to stop holding the exchange rate over companies head. We know the pricing hurts moving stuff north of the border right now but getting upset about it to American vendors doesn't help any. We aren't putting any extra cash in our pocket because of it.

 

[mrsnaglepuss]

With the exchange rate, and actual cost of the pump your gonna pay at least $50 for it!

Guys do need to stop holding the exchange rate over companies head. We know the pricing hurts moving stuff north of the border right now but getting upset about it to American vendors doesn't help any. We aren't putting any extra cash in our pocket because of it.

It's all Obama's fault! What...? who do ya want me to blame it on..the Queen? Harper? I say Trump for President er...uh..he'll fix everything! Well maybe Jeb? nah Hillary? definitely Hillary's fault. Does Allen have any Mexicans working for him? Mmm...maybe the kits would be cheaper huh?

 

[Snowsaw]

I snow checked the ST TSS. Thinking I need the LT but concerned my 300 wouldn't turn it on those deep snow southeast Idaho days. I'm only 170# so I think the ST will work for me. The SX sounds fun, but I'm not over aggressive and prefer the float of a wider track.

Speaking of snow check when are they coming?

 

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I snow checked the ST TSS. Thinking I need the LT but concerned my 300 wouldn't turn it on those deep snow southeast Idaho days. I'm only 170# so I think the ST will work for me. The SX sounds fun, but I'm not over aggressive and prefer the float of a wider track.

Speaking of snow check when are they coming?

I picked mine up last week.