Pro-Climb Steering Question

RKT · Mar 12, 2011

I am not sure on the details of the 2 different steering options

Hopefully, somebody on here can clear this up for me:face-icon-small-con

I am pretty sure that I prefer the conventional steering over the vertical steering.

My question is: Can you get the conventional steering on the Sno Pro or are you mandated to the vertical steering on the Sno Pro models?

Anybody know FOR SURE??

Thanks

Kelsey

925balls · Mar 12, 2011

the proclimb comes with the stand up adjustable steering post and the f and x models come wth the solid lay back hope it helps

Stocker · Mar 13, 2011

925balls said:
the proclimb comes with the stand up adjustable steering post and the f and x models come wth the solid lay back hope it helps

It's a little more than that on the proclimbs. All M 1100 4-strokes come with the lay back/conventional steering. The base M800 comes with the conventional steering while the Sno Pro and HCR M800s come with the vertical steering.

Also read on here that the two styles are relatively easy to swap out on the 2-stroke 800s. Not sure if the vertical steering is even possible on the 4-strokes though.

high time · Mar 13, 2011

I've been told that it isn't an option on the fourstrokes

Part of the engine needs the space required.

Owen

Dam Dave · Mar 13, 2011

Dealer said there will be kits to switch from one system to the other

drive down to Layton March 21st and look for yourself

http://www.snowsneakpeek.com/

RKT · Mar 13, 2011

It also looks like there may be a difference in the gauges/.. The SP has a "Deluxe" Gauge and the M8 has just the "Standard"

Anybody confirm the difference in gauges?

sled-fiend · Mar 13, 2011

RKT said:
It also looks like there may be a difference in the gauges/.. The SP has a "Deluxe" Gauge and the M8 has just the "Standard"

Anybody confirm the difference in gauges?

Same gauges as 2011

madness · Mar 13, 2011

RKT said:
I am not sure on the details of the 2 different steering options

Hopefully, somebody on here can clear this up for me:face-icon-small-con

I am pretty sure that I prefer the conventional steering over the vertical steering.

My question is: Can you get the conventional steering on the Sno Pro or are you mandated to the vertical steering on the Sno Pro models?

Anybody know FOR SURE??

Thanks

the motor is in the way to switch a turbo to vertical but u might beable to do it on the non-turbo because there wel be a bit more room.on the 800s you can do what ever u want. i hope the adjustable setup is a stronger one then current.everything looks alot better.

dunatyk · Mar 13, 2011

so my question is my current 2010 sled has which style on it?

RKT · Mar 13, 2011

I much prefer the suspension on the Standard M8 and I prefer the conventional steering over the vertical steering..

The standard M8 is perfect except for the 153 (I prefer the 162) and if the gauge is like the old style with tiny readouts..

So, if I get the Sno Pro I will be switching out the shocks with the Standard M8 and the track will never see the snow either..

Too bad Cat does not offer the standard in the 162 with the better gauge..

Richey · Mar 13, 2011

vertical

Vern · Mar 13, 2011

Dam Dave said:
Dealer said there will be kits to switch from one system to the other

drive down to Layton March 21st and look for yourself

http://www.snowsneakpeek.com/

rep at the expo also told us that there will be kits to convert the conventional to the vertical post in the future. he didnt specify whether it was just for the standard m8 or if it would also work on the 4smoke though.

samiams2 · Mar 13, 2011

snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=262067

in this thread there are pics of both I believe.

on the 800:
yes the sno pro/hcr come with the 162 and fox floats all around and vertical steering.

the std is zero pros and 153 only with conventional steering.

They say vertical steering is like the current m.

just what I heard.

kelsy u goin with juat the 800 or u gonna try the 4banger too?

Dogmeat · Mar 13, 2011

I would like to ride an M with the "conventional" steering then. The "vertical" steering on my M has always felt to me like I was trying to steer a scooter or something,.

Griff · Mar 13, 2011

RKT said:
I much prefer the suspension on the Standard M8 and I prefer the conventional steering over the vertical steering..

The standard M8 is perfect except for the 153 (I prefer the 162) and if the gauge is like the old style with tiny readouts..

So, if I get the Sno Pro I will be switching out the shocks with the Standard M8 and the track will never see the snow either..

Too bad Cat does not offer the standard in the 162 with the better gauge..

Yep, need a 162 with the coil overs and zero pros.

Dogmeat · Mar 13, 2011

Griff said:
Yep, need a 162 with the coil overs and zero pros.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks floats suck

madmax · Mar 13, 2011

The steering is 2 vs. 4 stroke dependent. The vertical post is what they originally designed for the proclimb chassis, but wouldn't fit with the 4 stroke motor. They designed the other system for the 1100 motor sleds. Non of the 1100 sleds will have the adjustable post. The only sleds you can get the adjustable post on is the 800, but not in the STD. model 800. On the STD 800 you can add it as an option like you could this year. They are working on an adjustable post for the thumper, but you probably won't see it until next year.

hatchers · Mar 13, 2011

both of the new steering posts are nothing like the current M...very stong and rigid

i was not a fan of the adjustable on my 2010, but im sure to be a fan of the new adjustable

Insaneboltrounder/sjohns · Mar 13, 2011

RTK you arent a fan of the powderclaw?

CATSLEDMAN1 · Mar 13, 2011

steering stout

the conventional steering post is stout, well stout looking and really well supported and ver very simple. Also would lend its self to a chrome moly replacement cause flex is not going to be as big a deal as the old cats.

I agree with you Kelsey, would like to buy 800 162 non adjustable steering, std shock no floats. Like a lot of really good ideas that maybe in the end lack execution I would pay extra not to have floats anymore, I ride with fox std shocks, more options, better in the woods, floats gathering dust.

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