I'm 6'4" and 260, just bought a new '08 M1000 Sno Pro and am curious what all you large fellows have been doing to your M's to make up for being heavier than your average rider?
I'll soon upgrade to a complete SLP exhaust but for this season I'm going to have to do with just a Boss high-rise, SLP can, and some short bar risers. Dealer said I could get away with a 3" riser without doing cable extensions so thats what I'll run for now. (should put me within an inch or two of just right)
I'm really interested in what you guys have done to your clutching (I ride 1000 to 5000 feet, and 1500 to 3000 90% of the time) We don't get a ton of bottomless powder either, mostly wet fluf and spring snow) I heard that the 08 secondary isn't adjustable, so the recommendation was to put an 07 helix in it or go with the black diamond conversion. Your thoughts? Will I want to do this the first time I get on the thing? I had much trouble with my last new sled when I first bought it, so I'm a bit leery. ('00 T-cat 136)
Any suggestions other than turbo, nitrous, or a diet?
I don't intend to be king of any hill, but I do like to hill climb. I love boondocking, but have to ride trails to get to the playing. I don't want to sacrifice any one area to greatly benefit another. Just looking to have a good all around sled that will make me smile from ear to ear.
If your a normal sized rider and have suggestions I'd love to hear what you have to say, but please quantify your suggestions with experience if you can. I know enough about this stuff to know that what works for a 180 lb rider isn't likely going to work very well for a 270 lb rider. If you've got a buddy that has had good luck with mods for heavy riders please post up what you know. I'm all ears.
I'll soon upgrade to a complete SLP exhaust but for this season I'm going to have to do with just a Boss high-rise, SLP can, and some short bar risers. Dealer said I could get away with a 3" riser without doing cable extensions so thats what I'll run for now. (should put me within an inch or two of just right)
I'm really interested in what you guys have done to your clutching (I ride 1000 to 5000 feet, and 1500 to 3000 90% of the time) We don't get a ton of bottomless powder either, mostly wet fluf and spring snow) I heard that the 08 secondary isn't adjustable, so the recommendation was to put an 07 helix in it or go with the black diamond conversion. Your thoughts? Will I want to do this the first time I get on the thing? I had much trouble with my last new sled when I first bought it, so I'm a bit leery. ('00 T-cat 136)
Any suggestions other than turbo, nitrous, or a diet?
I don't intend to be king of any hill, but I do like to hill climb. I love boondocking, but have to ride trails to get to the playing. I don't want to sacrifice any one area to greatly benefit another. Just looking to have a good all around sled that will make me smile from ear to ear.
If your a normal sized rider and have suggestions I'd love to hear what you have to say, but please quantify your suggestions with experience if you can. I know enough about this stuff to know that what works for a 180 lb rider isn't likely going to work very well for a 270 lb rider. If you've got a buddy that has had good luck with mods for heavy riders please post up what you know. I'm all ears.
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