99SRX700
Extreme
OK so I have decided on Ski Doo Pilots for skiis. They seem to get the best ratings and they aren't that bad price wise. Before I make the commitment of ordering them I have one final question. Will these skiis tend to push more in soft conditions than my stockers? I actually like the stockers if it weren't for the darting. Also, what do I need? Can i just bolt them to the Yamaha Spindel or do I need mounts? Can I use the stock Yamaha Rubber thingy that goes under the spindal or should I get the Ski Doo one?
If you have not ordered pilots yet?
I would look at the Curve XS.
I was in absolutely sloppy conditions yesterday and could not believe how well they handle. The Curve XS come with all the hardware plus a harder rubber that has a built in shim.
It looks just like the Yamaha rubber, but is Curves own design.
To answer your original question, Sorry, I don't know about the pilots.
This is what I did to mount the Precisions:
* Precision Ski mounting using the precision ski rubber as a shim:
First of all, on the precision ski itself, I ground down the metal shim inserts on either side of the precision ski mounting bracket, so they would fit the Yamaha spindle perfectly.
Regarding the ski rubbers, use both.
You need to modify the ski-doo rubber.
Trim (cut and/or grind flat the "V" to the bottom center of the "V") so the ski-doo "V" rubber is now flat on the "front" or forward ----> side of the rubber.
Then, trim the rear <----- side of the "V" rubber.
This is important: Leave the rear side of the "V" rubber 1/4" higher than the front now flat part of the rubber.
You now have a rear "1/4 inch step" or shim built-in to the rear part of the ski-doo rubber.
Place the ski-doo rubber into the precision ski slot for which it was made.
Rubber shim or step is placed to the rear<------ of the rubber slot. Toward the rear of the ski.
Then use the Yamaha rubber normally. The Yamaha rubber sits on top of the precision rubber.
You may need another person to help to squeese the rubber down so you are able to bolt the ski to the spindle.
It's not a hard fit to squeeeze, or depress the rubber, it just helps with another set of hands.
Voila! Built in shim, without having to modify any Yamaha components.
With the ski's bolted on to the sled, place the ski's on the garage floor.
You should be able to see the effect of the rear shim. The front of the carbides will be slightly raised off the garage floor.
I don't mean to add any confusion to your decision.
I have used precisions in the past, and my buddy this year used pilots.
My buddy is switching to Curves next year.
Just trying to help!
I would look at the Curve XS.
I was in absolutely sloppy conditions yesterday and could not believe how well they handle. The Curve XS come with all the hardware plus a harder rubber that has a built in shim.
It looks just like the Yamaha rubber, but is Curves own design.
To answer your original question, Sorry, I don't know about the pilots.
This is what I did to mount the Precisions:
* Precision Ski mounting using the precision ski rubber as a shim:
First of all, on the precision ski itself, I ground down the metal shim inserts on either side of the precision ski mounting bracket, so they would fit the Yamaha spindle perfectly.
Regarding the ski rubbers, use both.
You need to modify the ski-doo rubber.
Trim (cut and/or grind flat the "V" to the bottom center of the "V") so the ski-doo "V" rubber is now flat on the "front" or forward ----> side of the rubber.
Then, trim the rear <----- side of the "V" rubber.
This is important: Leave the rear side of the "V" rubber 1/4" higher than the front now flat part of the rubber.
You now have a rear "1/4 inch step" or shim built-in to the rear part of the ski-doo rubber.
Place the ski-doo rubber into the precision ski slot for which it was made.
Rubber shim or step is placed to the rear<------ of the rubber slot. Toward the rear of the ski.
Then use the Yamaha rubber normally. The Yamaha rubber sits on top of the precision rubber.
You may need another person to help to squeese the rubber down so you are able to bolt the ski to the spindle.
It's not a hard fit to squeeeze, or depress the rubber, it just helps with another set of hands.
Voila! Built in shim, without having to modify any Yamaha components.
With the ski's bolted on to the sled, place the ski's on the garage floor.
You should be able to see the effect of the rear shim. The front of the carbides will be slightly raised off the garage floor.
I don't mean to add any confusion to your decision.
I have used precisions in the past, and my buddy this year used pilots.
My buddy is switching to Curves next year.
Just trying to help!
Grimm
TY 4 Stroke God
Order the pilot ski kit. It includes everything you need, skis, handles, carbides, mounts, and rubbers. A lot cheaper than ordering piece by piece. I think they're $239 U.S.
NY_Nytro
TY 4 Stroke Master
The pilots are better all around than the stockers in loose or hard pack. I love mine but the plastic is a little soft and does get gouged easier. Mine have 2000 miles and should be to get another 2000.
pilots
I have put 500 miles on pilots this year on an attack. They work great until you get in loose snow. In loose snow they dont turn. They push like crazy. We have 8 apexs in our gang and the best ski I have found is the usi tripple threat. They flat out work in every condition. They also have fantastic floatation in deep snow. Only down fall is the steering is a bit heavy. You have to mount them in the rear hole on the sattle. I hope this helps you as this is what we found. P.S. all of our apexs are well set up.
I have put 500 miles on pilots this year on an attack. They work great until you get in loose snow. In loose snow they dont turn. They push like crazy. We have 8 apexs in our gang and the best ski I have found is the usi tripple threat. They flat out work in every condition. They also have fantastic floatation in deep snow. Only down fall is the steering is a bit heavy. You have to mount them in the rear hole on the sattle. I hope this helps you as this is what we found. P.S. all of our apexs are well set up.
danq
Expert
I have a set of pilots I didn't use. new in the box, black skis, handles, carbide mounts, bolt on.. $200 shipped in the USA. send PM if interested.
92vwgti
Extreme
on the pilot skis can we still put snowtrackers to prevent the darting?
whitedust1
TY 4 Stroke God
Precisons just don't turn in deep snow but work well on hard pack. Pilots better but not the answer over stock skis with Bergstroms. I would try snowtrackers on stock skis before I bought new skis. Seems like always trade offs no matter what ski.
Bruce at Pioneer sells a complete bolt on package for around 240.00.
welterracer
TY 4 Stroke God
I am on my second set of pilot skis..
They are awsome.. No doubt the best ski ive ever owned..'
I would recommend the 6.9 mountain pilots thou.. because these sleds are heavy and need the extra floatation.
They are awsome.. No doubt the best ski ive ever owned..'
I would recommend the 6.9 mountain pilots thou.. because these sleds are heavy and need the extra floatation.
