Best Lightweight parts for the 14 m8?

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Bkinz

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Which light weights parts should I do on my 14? Thinking of the diamond s ti can and mesh hood which is a good start, 31lb drop is great but is there anywhere else I'm over looking?

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belt drive!!!!!!!! claimed 18 lbs drop+amazing throtle response=smile all day! plus the cat chaincase setup is less than ideal.

 

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The one reason I'm hesitant on the belt drive is that with a Ti can you just took 36lbs off the right side of the sled. So now the clutch side is way more heavy along with the gyro effect the clutches add. Has anyone noticed any negative effects of this difference in weight per side, or am I just over thinking this?

 

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I would think it would handle just like a pro at that point hopefully!

 

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I would think about the bdx spindle kit. I'm doing a belt drive on mine and the spindle kit.:face-icon-small-win

 

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diet Pepsi Marlboro and some crack should loose u a few lbs

 

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ezra said:

diet Pepsi Marlboro and some crack should loose u a few lbs

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I wish it was that easy! :thumb:

 

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ezra said:

diet Pepsi Marlboro and some crack should loose u a few lbs

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crack is expensive...... i have the evo can and belt drive and it is noticable easier to go one way because of the weight but it doesn't have any neg effects in my mind. maybe a shock revalve would be enough? not sure, just chuck'n that out there.....

 

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Every sled i have ever rode is that way. Doesn't matter what it is. They all have the motor and clutches offset to that side. If I remember right from the deep powder challenge this year the cat was the most balanced, and the pro was the most unbalanced. No one seems to complain about that.

 

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i don't understand why they don't do more titanium stuff for this body like steering shaft or the steel bars each side of the gas tank , that would be simple . Maybe to pricey for the pound lost . nobody run the aluminium runners anymore ?

 

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--The Pro not only has clutches but also the oil tank on the belt shield.

--Pro has clutches and oil tank on the left with wimpy belt drive the right. The Cat will be just fine....

 

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knifedge said:

--The Pro not only has clutches but also the oil tank on the belt shield.

--Pro has clutches and oil tank on the left with wimpy belt drive the right. The Cat will be just fine....

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Yup !!!