'18 LightWeight Build

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 9, 2018

Starting my list of lightweight parts but wanted to see what everyone else have thought of doing. Make a list of what you would do to your '18 and post it with weight the parts.

My list:
'18 MC parts list

-MVM belt drive -$995 w/ spare belt (8lbs)
-wrp seat -$375 0lbs
-trail tank -$375 4lbs
-mds weights/spring -$270 8hp
-BDX fit hood kit - $399 8lbs
-280 conquer track $1150 12lbs rotating
-alu drive shaft - $250 2lbs rotating(updated)
-diamond s can - $575 18lbs
-speedwerx handle kit- $269

1lb
-snow flap kit with led tail light -$80

2lbs
Total $4339
Minus 3" PC track @$950
New total $3389
55lbs lighter
16lbs of rotating weight

kiliki · Jan 9, 2018

280 over the PC .... i think your nutz.

sno*jet · Jan 9, 2018

^i agree, you could just port your claw like the conquer track for couple free pounds also.
BDX brake disc
ZRP Ti clutch cover bolts
Patricks Ti weight pins
remove the front bogies
gripper skis with Ti runners. just some more ideas for ya.

Bacon · Jan 9, 2018

Weigh the complete sled before and after. I don't believe some of the weight loss that is advertised on some aftermarket products.

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 9, 2018

sno*jet said:
^i agree, you could just port your claw like the conquer track for couple free pounds also.
BDX brake disc
ZRP Ti clutch cover bolts
Patricks Ti weight pins
remove the front bogies
gripper skis with Ti runners. just some more ideas for ya.[/

Might as well try the 280, curious on it at this point.

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 9, 2018

Bacon said:
Weigh the complete sled before and after. I don't believe some of the weight loss that is advertised on some aftermarket products.

So are advertised but some are actually weights I know for sure. But I will be weighting before and after keep you posted.

Waiting for Skinz to finish the new Helium Kit before I pull the trigger on a hood kit.

knifedge · Jan 9, 2018

the Helium hood kit includes their exhaust can...
So compare MTN Fit hood and Diamond S combined weight loss to the Helium kit weight loss

Deezy · Jan 9, 2018

Based upon your list, I'd go with the can, clutching, belt drive, and gripper or mowhawk skis and call it a day. I've done all mentioned minus the clutching (to be determined).

In my opinion, the gains to be obtained by the remaining items are not feasible in realtion to the coin you will be shelling out.

Not only that, who's to say that there won't be better options later on down the road. New Cat has only been out for a little while and I think that due to rider reviews and popularity, there will be more aftermarket goodies as more units are sold in the upcoming year.

hobbes · Jan 10, 2018

You might be curious about the 280 track, but there were a LOT of guys curious about it last year and they paid the price. Use the search and read some of the reviews before you go spending money on something that doesn't work. We did the research for you last year lol.

MrIQR · Jan 10, 2018

Where's the carbon fiber skid?:face-icon-small-coo

sno*jet · Jan 10, 2018

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall said:
Waiting for Skinz to finish the new Helium Kit before I pull the trigger on a hood kit.

hopefully their hoods are better quality controlled than their windshield bags, I paid extra for the made in USA brand and just got burned- unacceptable Skinz!

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 10, 2018

hobbes said:
You might be curious about the 280 track, but there were a LOT of guys curious about it last year and they paid the price. Use the search and read some of the reviews before you go spending money on something that doesn't work. We did the research for you last year lol.

So from my understanding the 280 doesn't work well down in the states with the super soft, light fluffy snow. Up here in AK we don't get a lot of that due to most the riding is 1000-5000 ft elevation. Our snow is heavy and wet most the time. A few guys have the 280 on 17/18 Axys and it performance very well over the stock Polaris track.

kiliki · Jan 10, 2018

Over the "stock Polaris track" how well compared to the power claw?

rkm · Jan 10, 2018

My 2 cents, I have 1000+ miles on my 280. I love it (now). At first it was too aggressive and dug a bit before it got up on plane. 500 miles later it took a set and i would say it works just like a 3" powerclaw. Maybe a bit more aggressive, needs track speed to get up on the snow like 2.6 does. Multiple situations where me and everyone else around was shaking their heads wondering why the sled kept going.

That being said, I wouldnt sell a 3" Claw to put one on. Turns out ten pounds on a track is completely unnoticeable when youre actually riding it.

Sunvang · Jan 11, 2018

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall said:
So from my understanding the 280 doesn't work well down in the states with the super soft, light fluffy snow. Up here in AK we don't get a lot of that due to most the riding is 1000-5000 ft elevation. Our snow is heavy and wet most the time. A few guys have the 280 on 17/18 Axys and it performance very well over the stock Polaris track.

It outperforms the stock Polaris tracks yes, but i had the Conquer track last season, and we have alot of wet and heavy snow here in Norway also. Did not like the track, to soft and would not get good grip. I have had Peak 2.5 and Challenger Extreme 2.5 before, and the they are far superior then the Conquer track. If i had to decide now, I would have got the Challenger extreme 3.

jakey-boy · Jan 11, 2018

rkm said:
My 2 cents, I have 1000+ miles on my 280. I love it (now). At first it was too aggressive and dug a bit before it got up on plane. 500 miles later it took a set and i would say it works just like a 3" powerclaw. Maybe a bit more aggressive, needs track speed to get up on the snow like 2.6 does. Multiple situations where me and everyone else around was shaking their heads wondering why the sled kept going.

That being said, I wouldnt sell a 3" Claw to put one on. Turns out ten pounds on a track is completely unnoticeable when youre actually riding it.

Exact same opinion I have of my 280. I think now that it is broke in it outperforms the powerclaw 3" the track just seriously hooks up. I can build up boost and launch out of basically any hole with the tiniest forward push. It definitely depends on snow conditions for heavy Alaskan snow you will definitely like it. But even as much as I like it I probably wouldn't pull a good 3" off to replace it with the 280. Just not worth the effort and coin for the minimal difference. Although I think on a non-boosted sled that difference may be greater.

SNWMBL · Jan 15, 2018

You have the Alu driveshaft at $399. BDX has the Alu shaft w/ drivers for $249.95. Am I missing something?

http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=800&controller=product&search_query=ALUMINUM+TRACKSHAFT+KITS+FOR+ARCTIC+CAT+&results=1

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 16, 2018

SNWMBL said:
You have the Alu driveshaft at $399. BDX has the Alu shaft w/ drivers for $249.95. Am I missing something?

http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=800&controller=product&search_query=ALUMINUM+TRACKSHAFT+KITS+FOR+ARCTIC+CAT+&results=1

That's was the stock replacement Alu drive shaft with drivers from the Cat dealer. I have an Early Build MC which has the steel drive shaft stock.

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall · Jan 16, 2018

SNWMBL said:
You have the Alu driveshaft at $399. BDX has the Alu shaft w/ drivers for $249.95. Am I missing something?

http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=800&controller=product&search_query=ALUMINUM+TRACKSHAFT+KITS+FOR+ARCTIC+CAT+&results=1

Just talked to BDX and that Alu shaft they have will fit an '18. Thanks really appreciate that, saved me $150.

richardderkevorkian · Jan 16, 2018

M7-Ballz 2 the Wall said:
That's was the stock replacement Alu drive shaft with drivers from the Cat dealer. I have an Early Build MC which has the steel drive shaft stock.

Drive shaft and track shaft are 2 places I wouldn't sacrifice any strength for weight savings.

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