Opinions on your 2010 M8

dragon12 · Nov 29, 2009

Got in about 25 miles of trail riding yesterday, just some early break-in riding. Coming off a 07 d7, I love the pull. It felt pretty snappy on the low end to me. Can't wait to get off trail and try it in the powder (if it ever comes).

So what is your initial opinion of the 2010 M8? How would you compare it to an 09 M8?

KAWGRN · Nov 29, 2009

I see your in colorado ,,what elevation are you riding and what weights are in the clutch???? and what RPM did you see???

aksnopro · Nov 29, 2009

hm

got 25 miles on my 2010 m8 sno pro, coming from a 2008 m8, i will say i love the new reverse, and i kept kicking my tunnel trying to beat the snow out (where the seat isnt anymore lol) other then that THIS THING RIPS!!!! it feels like my track has lost 20 pounds of rotational mass and it just spools up right away! i was in 6 feet of fresh that was eating everyones lunch!!!! thing jumps outa the snow like no sled ive ever ridde. was hard to ride there was so much snow i was blind every time i let off!!!!! wooohooo! what a break in!

Bounty Hunter · Nov 29, 2009

M10 2010

I ride a M8 from last year, with a D&D shim kit, love it. Please let all know how yours holds up. Since they have taken so much weight from the crank, I wonder what will happen.

XFIRE800 · Nov 29, 2009

There more than likely arent going to be any problems with the crank, they took weight out, but didnt affect its structural strength.

dragon12 · Nov 29, 2009

KAWGRN said:
I see your in colorado ,,what elevation are you riding and what weights are in the clutch???? and what RPM did you see???

I rode from 9500 to about 11,500k feet and it was all trail. Not really enough snow off trail to do anything without worrying about tearing up equipment. Didn't get into any powder and didn't really stab the throttle too much as I was breaking it in, so not sure about rpm's. The clutch is stock clutching from the dealer and I am not sure about the weights. I guess I should look into that for future reference and tuning. Sorry, not much valuable feedback here.

kpeters · Nov 29, 2009

Got to take mine out for a quick rip behind my house yesterday, its definitely got a bit more get up and go than my 02 MC600. This is going to be a fun year.

AKSNOWJUNKIE · Nov 29, 2009

had 2 problems on 1st ride.

Rear fox float wont hold air on first ride. Had to pump it up 4 times and every time it would leak down and sack out the rear. I hope the dealer will just give me a new shock under warranty since it only has 14 miles on it and not try to rebuild it.

Also had a throttle bog. low RPM going to 1/2 throttle. Intermitently would fall on its face. Only way to make it come back alive was to blip the throttle several times. Didn't happen all the time, but often enough to piss me off.

Thought maybe the WOT switch in the throttle block was causing it, but it seems fine.

Anyone else have trouble with their's???

Other than that, the sled felt great.

I_boondock · Nov 29, 2009

Very nice

I have an LE. I've been riding M sleds since they came out. This one is the best out of the box performer I've been on.

I added side vents and Dalton adjustable weights. I've got just over 60 miles on it now. I had to start adding weight to the primary at 30 miles. These things are going to rip once they're broke in.

Break-in rides for me were one day of deep snow and one day of insanely deep snow. The sled jumps up quick and then just keeps on pulling. Huge powerband.

Making some belt dust, so there's some improvements to be made in the clutching. But I know I would have grenaded several belts on my previous sleds in the same conditions. Wet, sticky, all the vents plugged powder. AC got pretty close with the clutching.

Couple of video links. Lots of fun. No footage of mine, because I was behind the camera. But, the blue M in the first vid is also a '10.

The first vid was the insanely deep day, the second one was just deep.:beer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJ_fcTvsf0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLeeI5z_5Uc

slyrydr · Nov 29, 2009

i've got just over 70 miles in two rides...first 25-30 the engine/track was real tight, then loosened up and seemed very strong....at 10.5k in the first 25 miles it would hit 7950, only held it there for 5 seconds or so, just enough to stabilize it.....second ride at the same altitude it was getting 8050 rpm...all clutching stock....:face-icon-small-ton

WYrider · Nov 29, 2009

I have 10 miles on my 010 M8 riding on good powder drifts. coming off an 05 rev the chassis is much better for to pull over and side hill. Its even way better then the wifes M7. Did not get to test the engine out much as we where only able to ride the ditches. Needing to get up again and put some more breakin miles on it before the snow starts coming again.

byeatts · Nov 29, 2009

I_boondock said:
I have an LE. I've been riding M sleds since they came out. This one is the best out of the box performer I've been on.

I added side vents and Dalton adjustable weights. I've got just over 60 miles on it now. I had to start adding weight to the primary at 30 miles. These things are going to rip once they're broke in.

Break-in rides for me were one day of deep snow and one day of insanely deep snow. The sled jumps up quick and then just keeps on pulling. Huge powerband.

Making some belt dust, so there's some improvements to be made in the clutching. But I know I would have grenaded several belts on my previous sleds in the same conditions. Wet, sticky, all the vents plugged powder. AC got pretty close with the clutching.

Couple of video links. Lots of fun. No footage of mine, because I was behind the camera. But, the blue M in the first vid is also a '10.

The first vid was the insanely deep day, the second one was just deep.:beer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJ_fcTvsf0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLeeI5z_5Uc

Yah .I saw your video,s . I hope you all get the FLU!,No snow for us yet however you probably gathered that from the tone ...!Nice job

KAWGRN · Nov 29, 2009

slyrydr said:
i've got just over 70 miles in two rides...first 25-30 the engine/track was real tight, then loosened up and seemed very strong....at 10.5k in the first 25 miles it would hit 7950, only held it there for 5 seconds or so, just enough to stabilize it.....second ride at the same altitude it was getting 8050 rpm...all clutching stock....:face-icon-small-ton

Mine came stock at 6-9K ft at 10.5k did you have the 63g arms instead of the 68g ???? and if so I I wondered about the rpm as Im told the motor needs 82-8300 RPM

Rucky · Nov 29, 2009

Had mine in Revelstoke a couple weeks ago. About 150 miles now and wow! This sled flat out rips. Impressed with the durability, minus the handlebars that I snapped. But I ran over trees and bounced off some more and it impressed me a lot. This motor is full of power. Not sure what the clutching is like as I cannot really see my gauge while riding. Super impressed. Here's a couple videos of some chitty riding. Not used to this chassis. It's new to me, I came off a '98 RMK 700.

Rucky · Nov 29, 2009

Had mine in Revelstoke a couple weeks ago. About 150 miles now and wow! This sled flat out rips. Impressed with the durability, minus the handlebars that I snapped. But I ran over trees and bounced off some more and it impressed me a lot. This motor is full of power. Not sure what the clutching is like as I cannot really see my gauge while riding. Super impressed. Here's a couple videos of some chitty riding. Not used to this chassis. It's new to me, I came off a '98 RMK 700.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iA0BTvyoV0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEqEyDYqYeg

tsnowak · Nov 29, 2009

AKSNOWJUNKIE said:
Rear fox float wont hold air on first ride. Had to pump it up 4 times and every time it would leak down and sack out the rear. I hope the dealer will just give me a new shock under warranty since it only has 14 miles on it and not try to rebuild it.

Add 2-3 oz. Fox Float fluid to air chamber, this will lube air seals and keep er from bleeding down. They dont put enough in from factory.

Also had a throttle bog. low RPM going to 1/2 throttle. Intermitently would fall on its face. Only way to make it come back alive was to blip the throttle several times. Didn't happen all the time, but often enough to piss me off. Thought maybe the WOT switch in the throttle block was causing it, but it seems fine.

Check powervalve cable length, few have left out of adjustment.

Anyone else have trouble with their's???

Other than that, the sled felt great.

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tsnowak · Nov 29, 2009

aksnopro said:
got 25 miles on my 2010 m8 sno pro, coming from a 2008 m8, i will say i love the new reverse, and i kept kicking my tunnel trying to beat the snow out (where the seat isnt anymore lol) other then that THIS THING RIPS!!!! it feels like my track has lost 20 pounds of rotational mass and it just spools up right away! i was in 6 feet of fresh that was eating everyones lunch!!!! thing jumps outa the snow like no sled ive ever ridde. was hard to ride there was so much snow i was blind every time i let off!!!!! wooohooo! what a break in!

Riding in T-pass? What RPM were you pulling at full shift out? thanks

elvis1280 · Nov 29, 2009

KAWGRN said:
I see your in colorado ,,what elevation are you riding and what weights are in the clutch???? and what RPM did you see???

i am in colorado too, i got the 68's and i am at 9000-11000 ft. since i got my guage cage i could only see about 8000 rpm

JSun · Nov 29, 2009

Got the new SnoPro 162 and let me say, it looks great in the garage and feels good to!! Dang Minnesota weather, can't wait to get out west!!!!

KAWGRN · Nov 29, 2009

elvis1280 said:
i am in colorado too, i got the 68's and i am at 9000-11000 ft. since i got my guage cage i could only see about 8000 rpm

I just put 65g in mine hope it pulls 82-8300RPM ,,,Glad you told me this I was thinking the 68 were to heavy ,,but dont know why they would want to go all the way down to 63 acording to the chart???

And what did you guys think of your skis???

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