2011 m8 trenching advice

GREENF6M7 · Feb 7, 2013

I have a 11 m8 sno pro 162 that trenches like nothing else. We have tried all the little adjustment tricks we know and it still won't dream of staying on top of the snow. The sled is bone stock and I have had other m's that went better than this. I am a bc tree rider mostly so what I am looking for is some advice/confirmation on what direction I am going to take. Planning on buying the mountain tamer and a 2.6 claw for it. From what I have read on here that is the way to go. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks much

av8er · Feb 7, 2013

do the Geo Mod- before you try anything else

it costs $5 and takes 20-30 minutes

Coldfinger · Feb 7, 2013

Maybe adjust your limiter strap shorter so the approach angle of track is shallower.

GREENF6M7 · Feb 7, 2013

We have had the strap all the way up and all the way down. have not tryed the geo mod yet tho
thanks

Frostbite · Feb 7, 2013

I agree, do the GEO mod and read the all threads on the topic.

I would share my float settings but, the 2011 shock specs are different.

GREENF6M7 · Feb 13, 2013

Thanks for the info. Really appreciate it . anymore info is welcome

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 13, 2013

Coldfinger said:
Maybe adjust your limiter strap shorter so the approach angle of track is shallower.

I would never do that, every setup I have ever tested I always wound up with the limiters all the way out.
Approach angle doesn't mean anything if the suspension is adjusted right.
example: Just look at the pro the angle is steeper than anything out there and it gets on the snow faster.

I also prefer the kmod over the mtn tamer because of the equal length arms and 100% adjust-ability, where the tamer doesn't. Not to say its not a good option as long as you get the newest version (the old tamer is junk and I would buy a stock skid over it)

GREENF6M7 · Feb 13, 2013

I did notice that on the pros also. I did put the straps all the way up just to try it and then proceeded to put them all the way back out because it was worse. Ive been looking into the kmod also. Thank you

arcticattach · Feb 14, 2013

front skid shock spring almost lose 135to 140 in the rear, if you are 200ish drop the front arm 3/4 inch and it will jump out of the snow.

bobback · Feb 14, 2013

av8er said:
it costs $5 and takes 20-30 minutes

What exactly is the GEO mod?

GREENF6M7 · Feb 14, 2013

Isn't dropping the front arm 3/4 inch part of the geo mod also?

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 14, 2013

GREENF6M7 said:
Isn't dropping the front arm 3/4 inch part of the geo mod also?

Yes but i'm not sure if its a full 3/4 on the '11. there are brackets on the inside of the tunnel, if you pull the arm out you will see it and you just drill out the hole already in the bracket.

diggerdown · Feb 14, 2013

I just did the geo thing on my 10' M8 162". Heading somewhere west next week to give it a try. I'm not sure how it will all turn out, even with the front skid shock fairly loose the front of the track is carrying most of the weight sitting on the shop floor. Front paddles are folded over and the back ones don't touch.

GREENF6M7 · Feb 14, 2013

Diggerdown let me know how it works. sounds like there is alot of pressure on the front. but obviously the way it was set up wasnt working anyways. Its worth a shot!!!

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 14, 2013

The Geo mod works like a dream, makes it so the thing will fall over without any effort and gets on the snow faster. I had to decrease front pressure and increase rear because of my size when I make movements its hard to balance as easy as it was. (on a 2010 m8 153)

forreboy · Feb 15, 2013

I found out that my m8 2011 trenched more with geo mod than stock. I went back to stock but front are still in lower hole.

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trappersnapper · Feb 15, 2013

I tryed the geo mod...on a stock 153 2010 sno-pro It did get the front end up, but in the real steep it wanted to wheelie over , thus backing off,thus not climbimg.trenched.Replaced the rear fox float with a zbroz set to my weight,, front shock 4 theads showing what a differance,The proplem is the fox float on this style of skid,Thats my 2cents

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 15, 2013

Dont forget to keep the bars all the way down.

GREENF6M7 · Feb 16, 2013

Would it be best to do the geo mod and buy a 2.6 claw or should i just try the geo mod and keep the 2.25 claw to start? thanks for all the info really appreciate it!

diggerdown · Feb 16, 2013

I'll let you know what I think of it when I get back, won't be until the 27th. Mine is a 162 and shocks are revalved, only difference might be is rider weight. I'm 6'4" and go about 240, so geared up I imagain it's around 280 so I sink it in pretty good.

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