Questions about SP vs X models

schaef_12 · Nov 28, 2018

So I just pulled the trigger on a 2018 SP 154 3" holdover. This is my first Skidoo and am coming from the Axys chassis.

The dealer made me a heck of a deal on this SP model, about $1500 difference than the 2018 X model they also had.

My thought process was I can take the $1500 savings on the SP model and put that toward a set of aftermarket shocks like raptor or the like....Is this a solid train of thought or should I just get the X model?

Thanks

FearMyWrX · Nov 29, 2018

Good thought process! If my memory serves me correct added benefits to X upgrade are:

Shocks
Running Boards
Color
Extra year of warranty

Someone, or a forum search will reveal anything I missed. Welcome to SkiDoo.

White Rad · Nov 29, 2018

The steering riser and bars are also different. X shocks are “rebuildable” but basically same as the SP performance wise. I would get the SP and Put the $1500 into funding trips to where the snow is....

motox54 · Nov 29, 2018

Exactly what I did. I bought the SP over the X because I knew the X shocks were just as bad as the SP shocks. I am now running Fox air shocks and I spent maybe $300 over the difference. I also feel as if the SP running boards are a bit beefier which I like.

Adam12 · Nov 29, 2018

I'm getting some x shocks reworked by a local guy this year. I believe you can get great performance out of the x shocks just not out of the box. They need to be dialed in to your weight and riding.

PaulAnd · Nov 29, 2018

X running boards are replaceable?

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Ace Freely · Nov 29, 2018

Adam12 said:
I'm getting some x shocks reworked by a local guy this year. I believe you can get great performance out of the x shocks just not out of the box. They need to be dialed in to your weight and riding.

I had Big John do mine. World of differance!

Ace

schaef_12 · Nov 29, 2018

Thanks guys, I think I'll stick with the SP model and maybe try to find some X shocks to send out to be revalved.

Chadly · Nov 29, 2018

I bought an X and an SP to have two different colors... Threw both sets of shocks in the garbage and cut off their boards.

Trashy · Nov 29, 2018

Chadly said:
I bought an X and an SP to have two different colors... Threw both sets of shocks in the garbage and cut off their boards.

At least 50 SW members are currently searching for your address and will be digging through your garbage very soon. Lol

Norona · Nov 29, 2018

White Rad said:
The steering riser and bars are also different. X shocks are “rebuildable” but basically same as the SP performance wise. I would get the SP and Put the $1500 into funding trips to where the snow is....

bar and risers are not different, but everything else you said was right!

Norona · Nov 29, 2018

PaulAnd said:
X running boards are replaceable?

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both are replaceable, both work.

turboless terry · Nov 29, 2018

I just like the x boards. They kick up in the rear. The sp boards are sort of like the xm boards and drag a little more in deep snow. Every little bit helps. As far as shocks go, neither one are special and I don't know many that have ever rebuilt the x shocks.

Flatland800R · Dec 1, 2018

This is what i have done for my last 3 sleds, and i was always happy with the result. I decided to go with the Freeride last year beacause it was only going to cost me an extra $2000, so i took a chance on the KYBs. So far so good. Spring changes were much cheaper with the aftermarket Fox Floats i must say

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