Timbersled front end

[lucky_7]

For those of you that browse the mountain forum, you know that a lot of people love the Timbersled front end kit. I contacted them to see how trail friendly they were, and Allen stated they are absolutely trail friendly, except they are only 39 in. wide. He stated that they were developing a wider stance one specifically designed for trail use, but it won't be available until next summer.

 

[rz918]

that's good to hear. i would definitely be interested in that. I must say, it is good to have you on this forum lucky, you dig up some good info. Thanks.

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

 

[lucky_7]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

And if you throw in a light weight ytz10 battery, you are at 19lbs off of the front end.

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

And if you throw in a light weight ytz10 battery, you are at 19lbs off of the front end.

YTZ7s here, even lighter

 

[mtdream]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

why wont (asking out of ignorance as a mountain rider) the Mountain Tamer suspension work in trail environment?

same principles...reduce hits to the back...

I find, for the limited trails we ride, to get to the hill, are DRAMATICALLY improved with Mountain tamer...

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

why wont (asking out of ignorance as a mountain rider) the Mountain Tamer suspension work in trail environment?

same principles...reduce hits to the back...

I find, for the limited trails we ride, to get to the hill, are DRAMATICALLY improved with Mountain tamer...

Out of ignorance as well, I didn't know they made a skid to fit the 121's, huh, who would have thunk it

 

[skidooboy]

the timbersled rear kit is not a complete suspension. you use your stock slide rails. replacing the front and rear arms, and the front and rear shocks. this eliminates the torsion springs and the heavier arms from yamaha. with the mtx, we drop 38 pounds (inc drop brackets).

i guess if we had a western rider with a short track, or a guinea pig from the east that wanted to work with timbersled, you guys could find out if you could run the timbersled rear upgrade. or need a re-engineer for the short tracks.

but with them working on a wider front, i dont see why they cant work on a shorter rear. ski

 

[lucky_7]

My original question to them was for the front only, and he responded that it will be in the works for next year. I followed up with the same question about the rear and haven't heard back from him.

I also 'volunteered' to be an east coast short track test rider!

 

[skyboz]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

And if you throw in a light weight ytz10 battery, you are at 19lbs off of the front end.

YTZ7s here, even lighter

Any issues starting the sled with this battery?

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

My original question to them was for the front only, and he responded that it will be in the works for next year. I followed up with the same question about the rear and haven't heard back from him.

I also 'volunteered' to be an east coast short track test rider!

Oh yeah, well I'm even further East, right on the coast too Perhaps I'll give them a shout

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

I read it's a solid 9lb weight reduction. Too bad they don't make a lightweight rear skid for trail sleds, would lose another 20-30 lbs there as well.

And if you throw in a light weight ytz10 battery, you are at 19lbs off of the front end.

YTZ7s here, even lighter

Any issues starting the sled with this battery?

None so far, but I only installed it a couple weeks ago. I would never have even taken the plunge if I didn't read that the guys on Snowest with turbo sleds were using them for the past few years. No issues whatsoever has been the general consensus

 

[skyboz]

Thanks for the info!!

 

[LJ 452]

I wouldn't even want to look at a Fox Float that has been in the rear skid after a year of MI. trial ridding. Think of all the crap, sand, stones, ice, etc. spraying all over the rear susp. The Mtn. sleds don't see anywere near the conditions the trail sleds see.

 

[skidooboy]

just gotta ride in better conditions.
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