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I ride mainly with my wife so not hard. Suspension was junk/failed/broken since first ride.
This is my 4th turbo sled so know all about the cooling and turbo responsibility of letting it idle and getting snow into the skid and exchangers. I constantly drag my feet too stir up snow dust for cooling.
Also never let it idle for long as the temp rises so fast on these 998's.
My 17 was bad but this one is just not right from the get go. Not the dealership fault as I believe it has gremlins from factory.
It does on a positive note drive and steer a hell of a lot better than my 17.
So hopefully all the issues can get fixed so I can actually get out and ride it. Not really in the budget to buy a backup sled at this time
This is my 4th turbo sled so know all about the cooling and turbo responsibility of letting it idle and getting snow into the skid and exchangers. I constantly drag my feet too stir up snow dust for cooling.
Also never let it idle for long as the temp rises so fast on these 998's.
My 17 was bad but this one is just not right from the get go. Not the dealership fault as I believe it has gremlins from factory.
It does on a positive note drive and steer a hell of a lot better than my 17.
So hopefully all the issues can get fixed so I can actually get out and ride it. Not really in the budget to buy a backup sled at this time
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What model do you have? Mines an SE but upgraded rear shock to qs3. I came from a turbo viper le and this does suspension works good front and rear even with stock front shocksI ride mainly with my wife so not hard. Suspension was junk/failed/broken since first ride.
This is my 4th turbo sled so know all about the cooling and turbo responsibility of letting it idle and getting snow into the skid and exchangers. I constantly drag my feet too stir up snow dust for cooling.
Also never let it idle for long as the temp rises so fast on these 998's.
My 17 was bad but this one is just not right from the get go. Not the dealership fault as I believe it has gremlins from factory.
It does on a positive note drive and steer a hell of a lot better than my 17.
So hopefully all the issues can get fixed so I can actually get out and ride it. Not really in the budget to buy a backup sled at this time
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Mine is the Ltx Le 2020. I did have a 1inch lug track like the srx put on which I do on all my sleds
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I was going to get that one but I’m a little Leary of the electric shocks. Nice sled though! I’m going for a ride tomorrow Out of shelburne so I can test my spring. Lots of wide open field running so should see something. I see your in muskoka, I’m heading to Dorset area Sunday until Tuesday. I’ll be bring some clutch tools

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My buddy bought the 2019 LTX-LE with the electric shocks, and I bought a plain Jane LTX-DX. I upgraded my front and rear shocks to QS3R's and now my sled rides as good, or better than his. He was giving me grief about how I have to stop to adjust my shocks, until he got a code that told him that he had lost communication with his shocks. Now his sled has been at the dealer's for two weeks waiting for service while I have been out riding sled. While I think that the convenience of the electric shocks is nice, I also think that the dependability of the manual shocks is better.
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Yes im located in muskoka . Actually dwight. I will be out hopefully Friday and Saturday then likely Monday, pending I have the sled back. Dealer figures Thursday if parts come in today or tomorrow.
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Yes im located in muskoka . Actually dwight. I will be out hopefully Friday and Saturday then likely Monday, pending I have the sled back. Dealer figures Thursday if parts come in today or tomorrow.
I was going to put qs3 in the front but he the rc2 with rebound adjustment work really good and I’m 260lbs and ride pretty hard for an old guy! I put the DSC valve in my rear qs3 and it’s set it once and forget it. I have no complaints about the ride or handling especially since put snow trackers on my curves.My buddy bought the 2019 LTX-LE with the electric shocks, and I bought a plain Jane LTX-DX. I upgraded my front and rear shocks to QS3R's and now my sled rides as good, or better than his. He was giving me grief about how I have to stop to adjust my shocks, until he got a code that told him that he had lost communication with his shocks. Now his sled has been at the dealer's for two weeks waiting for service while I have been out riding sled. While I think that the convenience of the electric shocks is nice, I also think that the dependability of the manual shocks is better.
Mooser! I’m staying at the edge water in Kearney now, plans for Dorset changed!
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OPP have been spending a lot of time around the Kearney/Sand Lake area, make sure you have all of your paperwork in order and keep the speeds down. Spent some time with them last Friday as we watched Orange airlift a guy off the big swamp just North of Sand Lake. They’re getting sick of responding to crap like this and aren’t in great humour these days.I was going to put qs3 in the front but he the rc2 with rebound adjustment work really good and I’m 260lbs and ride pretty hard for an old guy! I put the DSC valve in my rear qs3 and it’s set it once and forget it. I have no complaints about the ride or handling especially since put snow trackers on my curves.
Mooser! I’m staying at the edge water in Kearney now, plans for Dorset changed!
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Thanks for the heads up! I know last year they where in sundridge quite a bitOPP have been spending a lot of time around the Kearney/Sand Lake area, make sure you have all of your paperwork in order and keep the speeds down. Spent some time with them last Friday as we watched Orange airlift a guy off the big swamp just North of Sand Lake. They’re getting sick of responding to crap like this and aren’t in great humour these days.

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I was going to get that one but I’m a little Leary of the electric shocks. Nice sled though! I’m going for a ride tomorrow Out of shelburne so I can test my spring. Lots of wide open field running so should see something. I see your in muskoka, I’m heading to Dorset area Sunday until Tuesday. I’ll be bring some clutch tools
Yep, a guy I know well was lifted out of there last year. Too many wobbly pops - not good.OPP have been spending a lot of time around the Kearney/Sand Lake area, make sure you have all of your paperwork in order and keep the speeds down. Spent some time with them last Friday as we watched Orange airlift a guy off the big swamp just North of Sand Lake. They’re getting sick of responding to crap like this and aren’t in great humour these days.
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I agree thanks for the info.Thanks for the heads up! I know last year they where in sundridge quite a bit
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Update for the dalton black/orange spring set at 6/2. It’s much better backshifting and rpms stay at 8850 through to 100mph. Haven’t had enough trail to go faster but my stock spring wouldn’t back shift properly coming to a stop
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Is this with stock belt?Update for the dalton black/orange spring set at 6/2. It’s much better backshifting and rpms stay at 8850 through to 100mph. Haven’t had enough trail to go faster but my stock spring wouldn’t back shift properly coming to a stop
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Yes stock everything! Use to hang up in the secondary when coming to road crossings. Did it three times Saturday. Not anymore and seems like more engine braking which I like.
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Update for the dalton black/orange spring set at 6/2. It’s much better backshifting and rpms stay at 8850 through to 100mph. Haven’t had enough trail to go faster but my stock spring wouldn’t back shift properly coming to a stop[/QUOT}
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