400lb proclimb, "can it be done" project

bradburck · Nov 13, 2015

I think you're going to be SUPER close... those are many of the mods I had on mine and it HAD to be right around that weight... or damn close.

Does the trail tank and seat save any weight off the 16?? Did lots on mine.

That could be decent dollar per pound weight loss as well. In the neighborhood of $100-$200.

Tahoe54 · Nov 13, 2015

This will be interesting to see where it ends up, do you have an update?

Scott · Nov 13, 2015

Wow, that's awesome.

d1100t · Nov 13, 2015

Nice build

Good job.
Looking forward to stage II

mmsports · Nov 13, 2015

Yes it can

It's the last 25 that get extreme.

Prolites get with that 25 lb

425lb 153 prolites.

kiliki · Nov 13, 2015

mmsports said:
It's the last 25 that get extreme.

Prolites get with that 25 lb

425lb 153 prolites.

the motor is the last part of what your looking to get for weight loss.
just cut the durability down to 1200 miles for pistons and crank lower rod bearings with a 4 week warranty in January replacement time and your good to go.:spider:

WyoBoy1000 · Nov 14, 2015

Bdx tank is worth the money

madmax · Nov 14, 2015

WyoBoy1000 said:
Bdx tank is worth the money

I don't think there is much more than a pound or two in the BDX tank. The BDX tank was a 5 lb loss in 12' before cat came out with the new tank and lost a few lbs. If anyone has a blank BDX tank is like to know what it weighs.

JustBoostIt · Nov 15, 2015

Cool project, nicely laid out for people to follow according to their budgets. When we did this same project in fall of 2011 there was a lot less known about where the weight savings could come from on the new chassis than there is today. Just from memory ours had in addition to what you have so far:

- C3 tunnel
- BDX suspension parts, obviously a cf skid would have been nice but $$$ add up
- C3 hood
- oil delete
- C3 tank
- skis

I'm sure more small stuff but I believe it was around 100lbs off the ready to ride weight. The 2012 162s we weighted were around 570 rtr.

madmax · Nov 16, 2015

Early Monday morning update. Got a new 2016 Boss seat last week. There are a couple different models. I got the low, lite weight seat. Yes, Boss is under new ownership and making good U.S. Built seats again. The Boss seat is 2lbs lighter than stock, looks great and has a storage pouch.

Stock seat weight

Boss seat

madmax · Nov 16, 2015

A couple seat pics.

Chewy22 · Nov 16, 2015

How much lower then the stock seat, approximate? What is the retail price? Looks good.

jbusch · Nov 16, 2015

http://bossseats.com/index.php?option=com_eshop&view=product&id=39&Itemid=149

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Chewy22 · Nov 16, 2015

jbusch said:
http://bossseats.com/index.php?option=com_eshop&view=product&id=39&Itemid=149

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Just a heads up, the version in your link is for the long tanks (w/ e-start). Assuming Max's build has the short tank, non-e-start?

Maybe boss does not have this seat on their website yet, but assuming prices are similar. Profile might only be 1 inch lower; I believe the stock short tank seat is lower then the long tank seat. Thank you!!!

madmax · Nov 16, 2015

When Boss came by two weeks ago and showed me thier 2016 PC seats, they had three models. The long one E-start, stock height seat and the low version I have. I weighed all three, the only one lighter was the low seat. If I remember right it's 1.5" lower than stock and much more comfy on your rear end. I think retail price was $379, but don't quote me on that.

madmax · Nov 17, 2015

A couple more minor weight loss areas. First is the side panels. I've been using the cat vented panels for the last 2 seasons and will use the same panels again. Weight loss is about 2lbs for the pair. The nice thing about changing out the new side panels and hood is it keeps them looking brand new when it comes time to sell the sled. Pics below are of both panels weighed at the same time.

Stock 2016 side panels

Accessory cat vented panels

madmax · Nov 17, 2015

Next step was to strip the rear skid. Over the last few years cat has already lightened things up a bit with newer arms, idled wheels and smaller bolts. First thing was to ditch the dual limiter straps and lower strap rod. The remaining single strap was attached to the anti stab wheel rod. Next the idler wheels came off. Last to go was the rail braces on the front lower arm mount. I only powder ride and boondock. Rarely ever big drops or jumps, if I did I might keep the rail braces. I didn't lose as much weight as I thought, about 3lbs, but after all a 40lb stock rear skid is pretty dam light.

Stock 16' skid

Limited strap

Parts that came off

Stripped weight 2016 162 skid

madmax · Nov 17, 2015

Compare to 2016 Polaris skid

http://www.polaris.com/en-us/snowmobiles/800-pro-rmk-155

boondocker97 · Nov 17, 2015

A set of BDX arms will get you to 36lbs on the 162 skid. http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350859&highlight=build&page=2

Chewy22 · Nov 17, 2015

boondocker97 said:
A set of BDX arms will get you to 36lbs on the 162 skid. http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350859&highlight=build&page=2

Last I heard they are not making a set for the 16s. 16 prolites do not come with them.

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