1st thoughts on my new sidewinder.

[silverram323]

I have 72 miles on it, I put on 56 miles on today. About half was trails, other was ditch banging.

The new suspension is great, the chassis feels solid. I like it, it feels way better then my 09 cat crossfire 141.

The heavy steering will wipe you out. I have to do something about that.

I might try a 180# front skid spring from zbros.

So for proper breakin, i have been good about not going over 6k other then just a burp here and there. I have only used a 1/4 throttle and this thing has some serious power.

It sure dives side hilling, im not sure if the new style skis suck or its just that heavy. My arms are wiped.

So with that said, here is a pic with miles and fuel gauge. Its looking like 100 miles is doable, and it should get better after breakin.

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[silverram323]

Clutch

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[maim]

nice sled!

i think it is the tuners that are the problem with sidehilling. they do not provide enough floatation for off trail typically. i usually end up with curves or mtx skis on all our sleds.

 

[done dooin'_winder up]

nice sled

 

[FrozenTows4]

I don't have a Side Winder, but I do run the Fox Foat 3's. The factory 75psi may cause heavier steering with more aggressive carbides. A free tune would be to try 70psi +/-. 2-5psi can make a huge difference.

Sweet looking ride!

 

[woodzynh]

nice sled!

i think it is the tuners that are the problem with sidehilling. they do not provide enough floatation for off trail typically. i usually end up with curves or mtx skis on all our sleds.

X2 on the tuner skis, they are junk...upgrade


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[kylechargerrt]

X2 on the tuner skis, they are junk...upgrade


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X2

 

[silverram323]

I don't have a Side Winder, but I do run the Fox Foat 3's. The factory 75psi may cause heavier steering with more aggressive carbides. A free tune would be to try 70psi +/-. 2-5psi can make a huge difference.

Sweet looking ride!

They were at 75 psi, i upped them to 100 half way into my trip, it's better but i think there is still room for improvement.


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[kylechargerrt]

I ran 65 to 70 on my viper anything higher I found it too rough

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[silverram323]

75 psi and it was bottoming out ditch riding


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[actionjack]

To me they don't even look like they would work good for anything. Snow has to fill that crevice between the keels.

 

[FrozenTows4]

75 psi and it was bottoming out ditch riding


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Sounds like you need the Fox Evol Upgrade. Call them up. They're right here in Baxter.

 

[FrozenTows4]

To me they don't even look like they would work good for anything. Snow has to fill that crevice between the keels.

What am I missing here. Where's the carbides?