Maggot snowmobile thread

[skibrd]

Having a group on the same brand is huge, that’s why I went Ski-Doo. I will add in a benefit to Polaris is the A arms are a A-LOT easier to replace, and I’ve done one every season so far. Ski-Doo doesn’t make getting to some of the bolts easy, but once you figure it out to get the old ones off and the new ones on, it’s not a bad evening project.

BCMtbHound, the 850 175s were great, but they were tractors as you stated. They just were missing something compared to the NA 850 154s and 165s. The turbo 154/165s are a lot more quick and nimble then the naturally aspirated 850 165/154s, as was expected. It’s amazing how quick the nose gets up and the sled spins around for you on the turbo sleds.

After hopping in different buddies sleds last winter, turbo 175s are a good bit easier to maneuver then the naturally aspirated 165s, but it’s surprising how much of a difference there is. It’s a totally different machine then the NA 175.

I’m definitely the worst rider of our group, most of the group is on NA 165s (except one guy on a dream build turbo 165) and I went from lagging behind to keeping up and being able to ride not just steeps but trees with everyone. Even out climbing them at times and riding myself into some pretty spicy spots because if I kept the track spinning she kept moving. I know I should be able to just with the machine alone but my skills are still very blue square level, and the group is double black level.

The one thing everyone (all 10-12 of us in the group) I ride with agrees on is if you don’t have $20k to spare, and you don’t have the best self control, don’t get on a turbo. If your buddy wants a turbo moved, if you are shuttling and you are bringing sleds down, just don’t, have someone else get on the turbo. It’s very expensive to just take a buddies for a spin, very very expensive…


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[simple]

My buddy who has limited self control just got this to play with. He has a 2019 850 165 with ski racks so this turbo is here because he has FU money at this point. I wonder how long until he wrecks it?

[nortonwhis]

If your buddy wants a turbo moved, if you are shuttling and you are bringing sleds down, just don’t, have someone else get on the turbo. It’s very expensive to just take a buddies for a spin, very very expensive…

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So true. Shuttled a noboard lap on my buddys turbo. Even doubling it felt so easy, nearly bought one but luckily everything is sold out up here.

[skibrd]

So true. Shuttled a noboard lap on my buddys turbo. Even doubling it felt so easy, nearly bought one but luckily everything is sold out up here.

We started tripling on my 175, even that wasn’t a challenge for the turbo. The machine would try to wheelie with 700+ pounds on it going up hill.


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[Trackhead]

I'm officially old as fuck, and after moving back to lower 48 from Alaska, opted to buy an old man mountain vehicle. I've owned every tracked vehicle imaginable, sleds, snowcats.. and am fully aware that these tracked UTV's are nowhere near as capable as a sled. Fine with me, I don't want to climb the mountain with the sled, just get up the road. This thing does that most days, not all days.

If you see and old bastard taking up the entire road, it's probably me. I won't apologize, but I might have a barbecue on the back.

[nortonwhis]

I'm officially old as fuck, and after moving back to lower 48 from Alaska, opted to buy an old man mountain vehicle. I've owned every tracked vehicle imaginable, sleds, snowcats.. and am fully aware that these tracked UTV's are nowhere near as capable as a sled. Fine with me, I don't want to climb the mountain with the sled, just get up the road. This thing does that most days, not all days.

If you see and old bastard taking up the entire road, it's probably me. I won't apologize, but I might have a barbecue on the back.

Sick!

[Wapow]

That looks fun to get unstuck. Just pin and wiggle?

[Trackhead]

If I had a plow, this would have been a lot easier. A little road maintenance and could keep the road to the pass open all year.

[m2711c]

yeah, naw. fuck plowin'... here ya go.










yep.

[Trackhead]

yeah, naw. fuck plowin'... here ya go.










yep.

I've considered that......or just welding up a Russian Hack version....

[abraham]

I'm officially old as fuck, and after moving back to lower 48 from Alaska, opted to buy an old man mountain vehicle. I've owned every tracked vehicle imaginable, sleds, snowcats.. and am fully aware that these tracked UTV's are nowhere near as capable as a sled. Fine with me, I don't want to climb the mountain with the sled, just get up the road. This thing does that most days, not all days.

If you see and old bastard taking up the entire road, it's probably me. I won't apologize, but I might have a barbecue on the back.

Something's right with the world again. Did you ever put a plow blade on the samurai?

[Trackhead]

Something's right with the world again. Did you ever put a plow blade on the samurai?

Nope. Just chopped it up and made it lighter, then got bored and sold it.

[Cruiser]

Youngest son getting the hang of this wind lip

[CHAIR_97]

Youngest son getting the hang of this wind lip

Legitness

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[Ville]

Loving my new Tundra. Goes really good on deep snow and just fine above treeline. Hard to beat at that price.

Lähetetty minun LYA-L29 laitteesta Tapatalkilla

[CHAIR_97]

I'm a little late to the party but glad I came

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[crashidy]

Loving the different take on skiing that we are used to here Alberta and BC. Cool to see that tree less wide open.

[Cruiser]

Deep today!

[Wapow]

I'm a little late to the party but glad I came

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Get your flap out of your track jong. JK. Welcome to the club.

[CHAIR_97]

Get your flap out of your track jong. JK. Welcome to the club.

Oh I'm definitely a jong with a capital J.
Doesn't stop me from having a blast. After I get some miles under my belt I'll hit you up

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[CHAIR_97]

Good times

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[lifelinksplit]

Holy shit. As a sled newb I went out with a couple guys lately that have extra sleds to borrow(one guy is local shop mechanic). Took out an old ski-doo 800 a couple weekends ago and had a blast. Then today they threw me into the shit. Was borrowing a "newer" artic cat and we were running 20+ miles and 3 drainages away on a loop when my sled just fucking died. Pulled everything apart but couldn't chase down the issue. Pulled belt and tried to tow out. Trenchtown shitshow but slowly made progress single and double towing. Then hit climb we couldn't get out. Decide to try and fire up and it goes..wtf...get out the last 2 big pulls and to the truck.



Pretty sure I'm hooked.(unfortunately these guys don't ski but I'm taking notes)

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[CHAIR_97]

Holy shit. As a sled newb I went out with a couple guys lately that have extra sleds to borrow(one guy is local shop mechanic). Took out an old ski-doo 800 a couple weekends ago and had a blast. Then today they threw me into the shit. Was borrowing a "newer" artic cat and we were running 20+ miles and 3 drainages away on a loop when my sled just fucking died. Pulled everything apart but couldn't chase down the issue. Pulled belt and tried to tow out. Trenchtown shitshow but slowly made progress single and double towing. Then hit climb we couldn't get out. Decide to try and fire up and it goes..wtf...get out the last 2 big pulls and to the truck.



Pretty sure I'm hooked.(unfortunately these guys don't ski but I'm taking notes)

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Yeah buddy

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[Trackhead]

A plow and you could keep the road open for easier access.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Anyone interested in a double ski CFR rack. I don't have a use for it.