K MOD new 4 position QUICK coupler

[KMOD]

Sneak Peek of the new K MOD 4 position QUICK coupler for 2012-2013 season.
We have been testing this new coupler design all year and have come up with a 4 position quick coupler that can be adjusted in a few seconds. Just grab the coupler with one hand and turn.
It has 4 levels of coupling. We have added an even milder setting for a Caddie type ride and a more playful front end.
The 4 positions are in sequence and numbered, making each position easily identified, even when covered in snow.
This will be standard on all the new suspensions and kits for the 12-13 season, and an upgradable option for all K MOD skids in the field.

This is one of K MOD’s many new refinements for the coming year, so stay tuned.

Thanks, Kevin

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[christopher]

Been wondering WHEN you were finally going to share this with everyone.

Kevin was kind enough to bring this by and show me a month ago.
It looked VERY BITCHIN and will be getting installed on my skid this summer!!

 

[Iceman56]

Now that is awesome

I have actually been dreaming this exact thing up in my head for quite some time now and wondering why someone hasn't made one. I am sure the TS quick coupler with the nob works too, but I always wondered how much you have to sit there and turn the nob and if you could even do it when frozen.

How hard does it turn? Can you still do it with your hands when it's covered in snow and froze?

Your skid is becoming more appealing to me all the time

 

[KMOD]

Now that is awesome

I have actually been dreaming this exact thing up in my head for quite some time now and wondering why someone hasn't made one. I am sure the TS quick coupler with the nob works too, but I always wondered how much you have to sit there and turn the nob and if you could even do it when frozen.

How hard does it turn? Can you still do it with your hands when it's covered in snow and froze?

Your skid is becoming more appealing to me all the time

It turns quite easily, and can be adjusted with more or less o-rings on the inside for more preload.
I tested it when it was cold (15 degree's) with a days riding of snow and ice build up, rocked it a quarter of a turn one way and then back to another position (easy).
No tools and in seconds.
4 distinct positions that will change the character of the skid in each position.
Kevin

 

[Iceman56]

Lets say you set the whole skid up to have the skis planted as much as you can for big hp and the steep and deep, limiter strap tight, shocks stiff and the couple block set on the highest setting... Then you turn the blocks all the way the the lowest setting, how much ski lift will you get? How much will it very with just the blocks?

 

[christopher]

The difference is pretty dramatic based on my rides.
The she is in the FULLY coupled position, your front end simply does NOT lift at all. The sled is locked down tight on the snow.

When set to the fully DE-Coupled position it DANCES nicely and is a heck of a lot of fun to just PLAY on.

The sweet thing is how easy it is to roll over from one setting to the next bu just reaching down under your sled and giving it a good crank.

 

[KMOD]

Sneak Peek of the new K MOD 4 position QUICK coupler for 2012-2013 season.
We have been testing this new coupler design all year and have come up with a 4 position quick coupler that can be adjusted in a few seconds. Just grab the coupler with one hand and turn.
It has 4 levels of coupling. We have added an even milder setting for a Caddie type ride and a more playful front end.
The 4 positions are in sequence and numbered, making each position easily identified, even when covered in snow.
This will be standard on all the new suspensions and kits for the 12-13 season, and an upgradable option for all K MOD skids in the field.

This is one of K MOD’s many new refinements for the coming year, so stay tuned.

Thanks, Kevin

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#1 is the mildest and is 30% coupled. This position is for running down the trail and playing with a lively feel, it is very compliant on the bumps for a smooth soft ride.
#2 is the same as last year’s mildest setting. It couples for 50% and is very good for boon docking and tree riding with a fair amount of climbing. It will help keep it on plane with a level vehicle attitude. This setting allows a rider to “get in and out” of the throttle while maneuvering around trees and obstacles and avoid the unpredictable wheelie. This is a great all around setting for stock engines or lower boost pump gas turbos.
#3 is 70 % coupled and the vehicle will handle very similar to #2 with better wheelie control to overcome steeper and more aggressive terrain. This setting will take on 90% of the hills that you want to climb. Use this setting if you like to take the bumps aggressively, it allows the rails to maintain a flatter attitude in the moguls. #3 is great for hole shots and controls traction less wheelies if you like to line up with your buddies. Better control for boost over 12 lbs.
#4 is full coupling and intended for aggressive climbing. It will plant the skis and stay on plane in steeper conditions. As in all the less aggressive positions it is easy to “get in and out” of the throttle for technical maneuvers in the steep and a rider can still side hill easily like in the other positions.
All 4 positions will overlap with each other, once you find your” happy zone” you will find that you can ride several terrains and conditions with the same setting or re adjust in seconds for different terrain or snow conditions.
All coupling percentages are approximate and can be changed with different mounting and strap adjustment. These percentages apply to the full skid and the conversion.

 

[christopher]

Need to get mine bolted in.


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[08nytromtxa]

The difference is pretty dramatic based on my rides.
The she is in the FULLY coupled position, your front end simply does NOT lift at all. The sled is locked down tight on the snow.

When set to the fully DE-Coupled position it DANCES nicely and is a heck of a lot of fun to just PLAY on.

The sweet thing is how easy it is to roll over from one setting to the next bu just reaching down under your sled and giving it a good crank.

your also only pushing 200hp so it should lock the skis to the snow

 

[pylon]

yes! even the 180 nytros are all running great with that transfer block , thats a 50 dollar mod . id like to see how it works on a 174 3 inch with 300 hp . also hows the trail ride ? id love to run one this season and try it . dont see many of then out in Revelstoke ?

 

[christopher]

your also only pushing 200hp so it should lock the skis to the snow

True enough.
Who knows, maybe I will change out one of the pulleys.

 

[KMOD]

ttt

 

[Monster Max]

Could you run the quick coupler on a stock skid?

 

[TheYamMan]

Called kmod about 10 times left voicemails and still no call back or answered calls???

 

[CatRyder88]

Anyone running this set up in a turbo proclimb 800 153? If so what are your settings. I have my limiter straps as tight as they go without starting to over lapping. Front shock at 90 and rear at 150 and on coupler position 4 it still tries to go over backwards on climbs.