EPS retrofit

[benjamingvsu]

Do you guys think there will ever be a reasonably priced option to retrofit older sleds with EPS? I'm in the market and as an admitted cheap #*$&@ I'm thinking I could get into a $5K apex, but the power steering upgrade would be nice to have, especially if I put a seat jack on to take my wife or kids for the occasional slow ride.

 

[Super Sled]

I'd be nice if they could but I don't see how they would. That EPS sytme is huge, weighs like 27 pounds, and would take up a lot of space. Just don't see how any company would make one fit. And Yamaha has a great reason to not want a retro kit ever built -- they want you to buy a new Apex.

 

[pro116]

My buddy priced it out and i forgt it's really expensive.I think you even need the ecu.

 

[4x4]

If I had a 2011 I would seriously consider selling the power steering parts to make room for the larger fuel tank.

 

[APEX 06]

By the time you got done with it you could of got a new one. But it would be a nice add on.

 

[darv]

I priced the parts out last year and it was way over $3500.00 just for the parts.

 

[benjamingvsu]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[srx900]

power steering

Just put ski doo pilot skis on and you wont need power steering.

 

[Super Sled]

Or hit the gym, get beefy shoulders, use C&A skis, and take corners like the sled's on rails...

 

[Nick1945]

For those withOUT Power Steering..."May The FORCE Be With You "......LOL

 

[Teamblue4]

I wont buy a new Apex until they offer one without power steering, been riding 30 years without it and plan to do the same for the next 30.

 

[MrSled]

For those withOUT Power Steering..."May The FORCE Be With You "......LOL

Nice

 

[Super Sled]

For those withOUT Power Steering..."May The FORCE Be With You "......LOL

Bragger...

 

[arteeex]

There is a retro fit kit available. And it's simple to install. Below are the instructions I found on one of the internets:

1) Unscrew gas cap of your 2011 or earlier sled.
2) Move 2012 into postion below cap.
3) Install gas cap by engaging threads and turning it to the right until snug.

That's it. Easy.

 

[TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980]

I know a guy that put P.S. in a SKI-DON'T. It took him all summer. I think he used racing stuff!, maybe from Micro-sprints or some other small car. The sled went to Canada last year and they said it worked well and they were happy with it. but [/b]it took him all summer to put it on
....I guess if you think you can and you have the time and money , WHY NOT!