Adding two up Seat to Sidewinder (SRX)

[jimco_apex]

Ok this must sound like I lost my mind but I love my grandkids and they love to snowmobile but are not old enough to driver their own sleds.
This is one reason I left Yamaha after be a faithful Yamaha owner (GP433, SRV, Exciters, SRX, RX1, Apex)
to join the Ski Doo fold. I love their LinQ system and I purchase 2014 XRS 800 with two up seat also a MXZ Ace 600 with two up seat(wife sled)
And I can switch to a two up in seconds. Very nice system for sure in fact all their Linq is well thought out.
To my point, I am in the market for a new sled and the SRX is like the forbidden fruit , I desire it and so this is my bases for my question.
I see that Yamaha (cat) offers such an option and was wonder has anyone install this on their sidewinder and how does this compare to Ski Doo LinQ s.
Thanks
I want to rejoin team blue but this is Biggy for me

 

[ksiesel]

From what I have read, the aftermarket seat jack is cheaper and a better option. About $500 without heated grips and about $650 with them.

 

[Avenged7x]

I have the Yamaha passenger seat however I haven't installed it yet.

While it does appear that it will work, it is rather primitive compared to the LinQ. It involves changing to a stronger bumper which has holes for the metal frame under the seat to slide thru and finally gets secured on with bolts. I will substitute pins for the bolts to at least make it tool-less. However even the 1+1 offerings that pre-dated the LinQ 2-up seat system were a much quicker and cleaner solution. I suspect this will have the same issue that most 1+1 options have where the passenger sits higher and further back than they would on an integrated solution which does impact both ride and handling. Also the rear suspension is quite light on the Sidewinder and with only 3 spring settings I think I'll have problems getting to be adequate for both solo and 2-up riding. However neither is likely to be a big issue for occasional use or hauling a kid.

The STX-DX146 does offer a much more adequate 2-up seat (and touring options) as well as having a helper spring system in the rear. However that model seems to have been dropped for 2019.

 

[DMCTurbo]

I've got the Yamaha version with heated grips. About 1500$ by the time you install the bumper and optional heated grips.

 

[burlyviper]

Our group has one SeatJack and one Yamaha factory. The seat jack installs in under a minute. The Yamaha one takes at least 5 minutes and has nuts and bolts to mess with. IMO, seat jack is the way to go. I may install one on my 18 SW.

 

[WVTurboLTX]

I have the seat jack on my winder for the GF. Goes on and off real quick and is really comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was how far back it was following their directions. I slightly modified the mounting brackets and moved it forward about 3 inches. Like others said the rear springs aren't stiff enough to put much weight back there and still ride nice. BOP offers an adjuster with 4 positions that might help.

 

[Doc Harley]

I have the seat jack on my winder for the GF. Goes on and off real quick and is really comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was how far back it was following their directions. I slightly modified the mounting brackets and moved it forward about 3 inches. Like others said the rear springs aren't stiff enough to put much weight back there and still ride nice. BOP offers an adjuster with 4 positions that might help.

Any pics of that?

 

[WVTurboLTX]

I had a thread on this but Photobucket sucks now. If I could figure out an easy way to post pics on here.

 

[jimco_apex]

Wow 1500 for the Yamaha that little more than I want to spend
Thanks and pics of the seat jack would be nice

 

[actionjack]

Kimpex Seat Jack. Call Barn of parts. Modify brackets and move seat forward as much as possible. Multiple older threads on this

 

[actionjack]

I had a thread on this but Photobucket sucks now. If I could figure out an easy way to post pics on here.

I switched to Flickr. Much less BS.

 

[actionjack]

I have the Yamaha passenger seat however I haven't installed it yet.

While it does appear that it will work, it is rather primitive compared to the LinQ. It involves changing to a stronger bumper which has holes for the metal frame under the seat to slide thru and finally gets secured on with bolts. I will substitute pins for the bolts to at least make it tool-less. However even the 1+1 offerings that pre-dated the LinQ 2-up seat system were a much quicker and cleaner solution. I suspect this will have the same issue that most 1+1 options have where the passenger sits higher and further back than they would on an integrated solution which does impact both ride and handling. Also the rear suspension is quite light on the Sidewinder and with only 3 spring settings I think I'll have problems getting to be adequate for both solo and 2-up riding. However neither is likely to be a big issue for occasional use or hauling a kid.

The STX-DX146 does offer a much more adequate 2-up seat (and touring options) as well as having a helper spring system in the rear. However that model seems to have been dropped for 2019.

I have been brainstorming adapting a LinQ seat on my next Winder by making brackets for the LinQ mounts and finding a take off Winder seat removing foam and swapping the stepped SkiDoo LinQ foam to a Winder seat plastic. I am pretty damn sure this will work but never took the time to try it yet.

Unlike Matt I did not find I need more spring. I could ride with my family on the sled on 2nd torsion setting but 3 is better. I'm 180 they are both at least 100 lbs.

 

[WVTurboLTX]

Lets see if this works...

 

[WVTurboLTX]

I'm assuming everyone can see those 2 pictures? If you compare them to Jack's you can see what I changed.

 

[actionjack]

I'm assuming everyone can see those 2 pictures? If you compare them to Jack's you can see what I changed.

Yeah you can even see where the template mounting point was on your photo. Looks like 2 1/2" forward. I think the seat lip is a good marker point. I need those foot rests too.