Quick ltx gt report

[WinderFab]

Been in Quebec last few days riding my new to me ltx gt..

So far love the sled, power and smoothness of the motor, it’s like nothing I’ve had before.

I can’t compare it to other sidewinders as I’ve hadn’t ridden pre 2020 but sled handles pretty good so far, all suspension settings are on the softest setting as the trails here are smooth like butter, Friday trails were a bit on the soft side and had a bit of understeer in the twisties, today trails were more hard packed and sled handled great with precise steering considering I’m riding like a stiff lol, I’m battling a pulled muscle in my back..

Been using XS825 belt since 0 km and there’s a ton of belt dust everywhere, maybe the red tunnel shows it more..

Love the heated seat as long as it works, also gonna miss that new smell coming off the sled when stopping for fuel etc lol..

So far couldn’t be happier moving up to a sidewinder..

 

[WinderFab]

I’m getting a tin rattling sound around the 5000 rpm range, I only notice the sound around that rpm.. anyone else hear something like that?

 

[74Nitro]

Been in Quebec last few days riding my new to me ltx gt..

So far love the sled, power and smoothness of the motor, it’s like nothing I’ve had before.

I can’t compare it to other sidewinders as I’ve hadn’t ridden pre 2020 but sled handles pretty good so far, all suspension settings are on the softest setting as the trails here are smooth like butter, Friday trails were a bit on the soft side and had a bit of understeer in the twisties, today trails were more hard packed and sled handled great with precise steering considering I’m riding like a stiff lol, I’m battling a pulled muscle in my back..

Been using XS825 belt since 0 km and there’s a ton of belt dust everywhere, maybe the red tunnel shows it more..

Love the heated seat as long as it works, also gonna miss that new smell coming off the sled when stopping for fuel etc lol..

So far couldn’t be happier moving up to a sidewinder..

Awesome, I'm so jealous as I can't get away yet from work. I'll give you the weather report for today and tonite in southern Ontario - RAIN RAIN and more FREEZING RAIN!! GGRRR, I've got a serious case of cabin fever happening.
Glad to hear you like the Winder.
If it is dust on the tunnel on the left side, it may be brake dust, not belt dust. I know my sled shows a lot of brake dust in this area.

 

[WinderFab]

Awesome, I'm so jealous as I can't get away yet from work. I'll give you the weather report for today and tonite in southern Ontario - RAIN RAIN and more FREEZING RAIN!! GGRRR, I've got a serious case of cabin fever happening.
Glad to hear you like the Winder.
If it is dust on the tunnel on the left side, it may be brake dust, not belt dust. I know my sled shows a lot of brake dust in this area.

Makes sense.. I’ve hadn’t opened up the side cover yet as I’m struggling with a severe back strain lol..

 

[fourload]

I’m getting a tin rattling sound around the 5000 rpm range, I only notice the sound around that rpm.. anyone else hear something like that?

That is the infamous Sidewinder clutch rattle. We all have it. Harmless but annoying.

 

[WinderFab]

That is the infamous Sidewinder clutch rattle. We all have it. Harmless but annoying.

Ok thanks.. now that I think of it, it does sound like its coming form clutch area..

 

[74Nitro]

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That is the infamous Sidewinder clutch rattle. We all have it. Harmless but annoying.

Yup, one cure is keep the revs above 5000......

 

[WinderFab]

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Yup, one cure is keep the revs above 5000......

That’s pretty easy up here lol..

 

[SaskAttack]

pics or we don't believe you! Actually just want to see what a snow covered trail looks like, still waiting here.

 

[Carbide]

I like that red!

 

[WinderFab]

pics or we don't believe you! Actually just want to see what a snow covered trail looks like, still waiting here.

 

[74Nitro]

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You posted that pic yesterday. Why did it disappear?

 

[ryama]

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Where in Quebec are you riding? Looks fantastic!

 

[WinderFab]

You posted that pic yesterday. Why did it disappear?

No I posted the pic under the break in thread lol..

 

[WinderFab]

Where in Quebec are you riding? Looks fantastic!

Started off in temiskaming Friday, Val d-or Friday night, La Sarre Saturday night and now back in temiskaming.. Trails are in mint shape and I’m overwhelmed with the sidewinder.. Today woke up to -25C in La Sarre and trails were freshly groomed and hard packed all the way to temiskaming.. On hard pack this sled handles like it’s on rails, acceleration on hard pack trails is just awesome..