EPS Conversion?

[MrSled]

I’m not even certain on the 22-23 that’s the harness is there to just plug in. I have not done a model that I didn’t have to make a harness.

 

[journeyman]

So were it only the LTX LE models that came with EPS in 2023?

As far as I know the only 2022 Sidewinder that had EPS was the LTX GT if my memory serves, in 2023 it was more models. Cat had it the year prior to Yamaha in their 2021 models.

 

[biffdotorg]

As far as I know the only 2022 Sidewinder that had EPS was the LTX GT if my memory serves, in 2023 it was more models. Cat had it the year prior to Yamaha in their 2021 models.

I'm 99% sure cat did not release it prior to Yamaha, it was released the same year in select spring order models

 

[journeyman]

I'm 99% sure cat did not release it prior to Yamaha, it was released the same year in select spring order modelsI h

I have been shopping 998's again, for some reason I thought I had saved a 2021 Thundercat on Marketplace with EPS but using a quick google search it says the 2022 Thundercat was the first Cat with it. So that would be the same year as Yamaha.

 

[biffdotorg]

After chatting with Tom at Haydays this fall, I was excited to read this thread. And after going through the 18 pages (so far) It is amazing the passion of the folks behind this project, and how many are jumping onboard for what I consider a reasonable price. That being said it is not a small investment of money and effort to do it.

The irony of this topic blows me away, as when we all thought our EPS equipped Apex' were the best thing on snow, anyone and everyone from all brands preached that a well setup sled did not need EPS. (partially true) And when the sidewinders were released, that mantra held true until owners put more weight on the additional power over EPS.

It was a fair argument, as many would trade off ease of steering for more power. And now the blue bleeders were even saying again, a well setup sled/sidewinder does not need power steering. Then the Sidewinder comes out with EPS, and now, it's the new top dog again, and EPS is a game changer they all preached. While cheap guys like me could not justify spending over $20K for an EPS winder, and those with previous gen machines preached again, a well setup sled didn't need EPS, to help justify what they own.

Now an affordable option comes around for all of us to jump on board with an EPS equipped Winder and you hardly hear those words uttered from the blue bleeders. In fact, I was the hardest core bleeder that said I don't want to ever buy another Yamacat after owning a viper as a second sled to my Apex. 1. I didn't like the build of the ProCross, 2. EPS was not affordable.

Well, now I have to find another excuse not to own one, as winders dip back down to pre-covid prices at or under $10K. Damn you guys, now I cannot stop shopping used winders.

I giggling at the irony of my statements one year ago. As AC releases the first two stroke sled with EPS (that I know of) from the factory. All those two stroke whiners that say a well setup sled does not EPS will be eating their words. I truly feel AC is going to find out that folks will love having this feature.

 

[Trussman]

I’m not even certain on the 22-23 that’s the harness is there to just plug in. I have not done a model that I didn’t have to make a harness.

On my 22 SRX, the harness to the ECM was there, but if I remember correctly, we added a ground wire and the 12v wire from the fuse box. There was even a place for the fuse, but we needed to add the connector and the wire....

 

[MrSled]

On my 22 SRX, the harness to the ECM was there, but if I remember correctly, we added a ground wire and the 12v wire from the fuse box. There was even a place for the fuse, but we needed to add the connector and the wire....

That’s good to know. Awesome!!