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Lite weight projekt Apex continued.....
- The plan for this season and needing suggestions
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October 8th 2008 at 5:00 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts 
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Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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K guys tis the season for getting the sled ready and i got a cpl more parts coming for the apex. This weekend i will be ordering 9 inch cr racing risers along with extended throttle cable and brake line, and possibly a cromoly steering post pending on how hard it is to install.
Does anyone else have some neat suggestions for this machine? It will eventually be gettin a 1 piece hood and cowl and the headlights will be ditched and replaced with much smaller PIAA lights. I was thinking of going with a blacked out sled with chrome and blue accents?
Any ideas, suggestions, or comments of what can be done to this sled are much appreciated. here is of the pic of the sled in it's current state.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 8th 2008 at 5:07 PM
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xtralettucetomatoe580
Tan Berets lead the way
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Location: Hunter Army Airfield, GA, USA
Current Sled: C17, C130, UH, CH, Lil's
2008-2009 Miles: 950
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Boost? It is your friend.
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!.."All the way!" <<<<<1st Bat, 75th>>>>>
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October 8th 2008 at 5:57 PM
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powersledder
PSI Powered
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Location: Houghton, MI, USA
Current Sled: 07 IQr
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To improve your HP/lb ratio
Boost it or get a 2-stroke
Polaris 800HO monoblock cylinder for sale PM me with offers
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October 8th 2008 at 7:07 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
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Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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yes boost is an upmost definite but that won;t be until I move to Alberta and i have full ownership of the sled.
Me? back to 2 stroke? give yer head a shake lol. weight wise we have shaved off about 100lbs maybe just over so the hp/lb ratio has already been improved a bit the only major mods that i can think of right now to make to lighten it up are a tunnel and headlite delete/plastics and battery. Check out my signature to see what has mainly been done so far. Dad won;t fund anymore major costs into the sled so when i take over the sled first on the list is a tunnel followed by a front mount turbo puttin out just under 300hp.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 8th 2008 at 7:33 PM
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Sledneck26
SnoWhore
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BOOST. And your dad will have to trade you sleds! haha
2007 Summit X 800R 151"
Boss Highrise
Offset Axel
Clutched
PARTING OUT!
2000 Summit 700 Highmark 159"
Mountain Fit hood
SPI Pistons
Mount Machines Freedom Offset Axel 8"
Hymark Roller Secondary
Camo Challenger 159"
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October 8th 2008 at 8:11 PM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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Location: gillette, wy, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 166
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i thought your dad bought you the phazer why dont you ride/ do anything with it?
05 rmk 900 166x2.4, fire n ice airbox and intake vents, slp powder pro's and holtz spindles, tri city front bumper, better boards, slp vents, compfusion motor mounts,06 pistons,mmp billet 8" inner big wheel kit.
96 polaris ultra, psi tripple pipes, boysen reeds,151x2 track
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October 8th 2008 at 8:28 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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i do ride the phazer most of the time but when i go to the mountains my dad lets me take the apex if he's not riding it as my phazer can't get me to the places i try to go. I have put an exhaust and handlebars and a cpl small changes on my phazer but i haven;t dropped big bucks on my phazer for a couple of reasons. There are not many aftermarket parts for my phazer the only things i would do are turbo and suspension, suspension is out of my budget and i won;t drop in a turbo because i will be handing this off to my 10 year old brother. Dad wants me to buy his sled out so he has been letting me ride it lots. Yes my dad has been doing up the apex really nice and i've been helping him pick out the parts for the sled and such knowing i'll be taking it over. I do the same with my little bro he helps me work on my sled and everything i've done he has thought was really cool for the phazer.
I do not want to leave the impression that i am a spoiled brat. I love my parents for being able to provide me with such a nice sled and I am grateful and I do my fair share to help out in return. I was given the choice of having a more powerful sled instead of the phazer but we also keep in mind that my little bro needs something to ride to so we went with the phazer instead of a bigger sled.
sorry for the long post.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 8th 2008 at 8:41 PM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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199 Posts
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Location: gillette, wy, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 166
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yea just wondering
05 rmk 900 166x2.4, fire n ice airbox and intake vents, slp powder pro's and holtz spindles, tri city front bumper, better boards, slp vents, compfusion motor mounts,06 pistons,mmp billet 8" inner big wheel kit.
96 polaris ultra, psi tripple pipes, boysen reeds,151x2 track
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October 8th 2008 at 8:43 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
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Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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ok back on topic does have some creative ideas for the apex? also considering ideas for a paint scheme in the near future. I was think all black with chrome and blue trim?
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 8th 2008 at 8:57 PM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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199 Posts
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Member Since: August 27th 2006
Location: gillette, wy, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 166
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maybe a mountain tamer rear skid and maybe paint it two differnt colors one on each side and torn in between the two?
05 rmk 900 166x2.4, fire n ice airbox and intake vents, slp powder pro's and holtz spindles, tri city front bumper, better boards, slp vents, compfusion motor mounts,06 pistons,mmp billet 8" inner big wheel kit.
96 polaris ultra, psi tripple pipes, boysen reeds,151x2 track
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October 8th 2008 at 9:36 PM
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MX4life
Rain sucks...its like a no name brand snow
MX4life stupid drivers strike.......still cant get my license.
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Member Since: December 9th 2007
Location: oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 1989 tundra 250 LT
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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^^^it already has a mtn tamer rear skid, check out his signature
1989 Ski-Doo 250 Tundra LT
2002 Honda CR125R
1986 Honda XR100R
go BIG or go HOME!
I'm just a backyard baby with a diapie full of dreams. Tommy, The Rugrats
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October 8th 2008 at 9:40 PM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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lol yeah it does doesnt it haha well looks good to me
05 rmk 900 166x2.4, fire n ice airbox and intake vents, slp powder pro's and holtz spindles, tri city front bumper, better boards, slp vents, compfusion motor mounts,06 pistons,mmp billet 8" inner big wheel kit.
96 polaris ultra, psi tripple pipes, boysen reeds,151x2 track
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October 8th 2008 at 9:43 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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ya the order on the suspensions was mixed up and we got black instead of blue
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 8th 2008 at 9:50 PM
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powderforlife
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Member Since: August 15th 2007
Location: Eagle river, Alaska
Current Sled: 1999 Powder Special 700
2008-2009 Miles: 250
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Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
1999 Powder Special 700
Super-Q can
4 inch fly risers Powdermad throttle Ext, With Fly Extn. Brake line
billet adjuster blocks
Fox Shocks all the way around
surefoot grips
Tunnel Braces
With Pre-Filter material behind the hood screens
136 inch track with 2 inch paddle
Making a custom Airbox..
Boyesen Power Reeds arrived!
1996 550 Cougar Mtn.
Tunnel braces
Fly Oversized handlebars with Rox 2'' risors.
other family sled.
The new edition.
1993 Storm 750 SKS. my sled "The Project"
not running low compression
1998 Powder Special 600 EFI(stock) the dads sled
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October 9th 2008 at 12:18 PM
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xtralettucetomatoe580
Tan Berets lead the way
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2419 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 4th 2005
Location: Hunter Army Airfield, GA, USA
Current Sled: C17, C130, UH, CH, Lil's
2008-2009 Miles: 950
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Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
You can always lighten a sled especially an Apex.
-get rid of all foam, it is not your friend.
-sway bar delete
-Make friends with the hole saw
-Do they make light weight panels?
-lightweight hood and piaa is a good place as long as you lose that heavy tach.
-Is the air box part of your hood? If so ditch that too. No point in going to a light hood if you are going to throw all the heavy stuff back on.
-Do you have better boards or an equivalent?
-Port your track to get rid of snow build up.
-Say goodbye to all the useless plastic accents and pretty add ons that are there for looks.
-No snowflap or a trimmed one with scratchers will help keep excess snow out of the tunnel.
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!.."All the way!" <<<<<1st Bat, 75th>>>>>
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October 9th 2008 at 4:55 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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I've acutally always prefferend the sway bar might try with it off now that the sled has floats. drilled out air holes and lite weight hood will come after the turbo. airbox will be replaced by turbo intercooler. running boards are fine as they are that won;t be changed unless the sled gets a tunnel. I'm still iffy on the track porting might have to try it out since the current track will be changed out eventually. There was not much for plastic accents and trim to start off with and all of that is gone already. I'm going to stick with stock panels because the stock plastic is durable and soft and it does not break when the sled is rolled over. gauge will prolly be mounted on the bars. Ithink the next major piece to the diet is a battery which will save 10 lbs from the front of the sled.
Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
there is a very simple weightless brake system. Just ditch the parking brake then a strong band over the brake and handlebar works fine.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 9th 2008 at 5:53 PM
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powderforlife
Average Member
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Group: Members
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Location: Eagle river, Alaska
Current Sled: 1999 Powder Special 700
2008-2009 Miles: 250
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Quote originally posted by xtralettucetomatoe580
Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
You can always lighten a sled especially an Apex.
-get rid of all foam, it is not your friend.
-sway bar delete
-Make friends with the hole saw
-Do they make light weight panels?
-lightweight hood and piaa is a good place as long as you lose that heavy tach.
-Is the air box part of your hood? If so ditch that too. No point in going to a light hood if you are going to throw all the heavy stuff back on.
-Do you have better boards or an equivalent?
-Port your track to get rid of snow build up.
-Say goodbye to all the useless plastic accents and pretty add ons that are there for looks.
-No snowflap or a trimmed one with scratchers will help keep excess snow out of the tunnel.
YOU do not want to cut your flap or take it off..... they are ment there to bounce the snow back or catch the snow more on the cooling fins... Unless you have a U-cooler.
Quote originally posted by roughrider99
I've acutally always prefferend the sway bar might try with it off now that the sled has floats. drilled out air holes and lite weight hood will come after the turbo. airbox will be replaced by turbo intercooler. running boards are fine as they are that won;t be changed unless the sled gets a tunnel. I'm still iffy on the track porting might have to try it out since the current track will be changed out eventually. There was not much for plastic accents and trim to start off with and all of that is gone already. I'm going to stick with stock panels because the stock plastic is durable and soft and it does not break when the sled is rolled over. gauge will prolly be mounted on the bars. Ithink the next major piece to the diet is a battery which will save 10 lbs from the front of the sled.
Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
there is a very simple weightless brake system. Just ditch the parking brake then a strong band over the brake and handlebar works fine.
why go through that hassle when some one sells one that still has the parking brake?
http://www.mountainperformance.com/yamah..._train.htm
1999 Powder Special 700
Super-Q can
4 inch fly risers Powdermad throttle Ext, With Fly Extn. Brake line
billet adjuster blocks
Fox Shocks all the way around
surefoot grips
Tunnel Braces
With Pre-Filter material behind the hood screens
136 inch track with 2 inch paddle
Making a custom Airbox..
Boyesen Power Reeds arrived!
1996 550 Cougar Mtn.
Tunnel braces
Fly Oversized handlebars with Rox 2'' risors.
other family sled.
The new edition.
1993 Storm 750 SKS. my sled "The Project"
not running low compression
1998 Powder Special 600 EFI(stock) the dads sled
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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^^^ the apex has running board coolers and scratchers. This sled spends most of its time in the steep and deep so the snow flap is not an issue. will prolly only trim it that way i'm not throwing a ton of roost at other riders. As for the parking brake i'm going to leave that be as 120 bucks is not really worth the 1 pound, my buddy can do that on his CNC for free. I really like how that parking brake works though.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 9th 2008 at 7:23 PM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
Updated Monday at 8:41 PM
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Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F5
2008-2009 Miles: 908
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BOOST!!!
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October 9th 2008 at 8:27 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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1411 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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mcxpress has a mid mount kit for the apex...oh baby.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
YAMAHA BABY!
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October 9th 2008 at 8:59 PM
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xtralettucetomatoe580
Tan Berets lead the way
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2419 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 4th 2005
Location: Hunter Army Airfield, GA, USA
Current Sled: C17, C130, UH, CH, Lil's
2008-2009 Miles: 950
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Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Quote originally posted by xtralettucetomatoe580
Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
You can always lighten a sled especially an Apex.
-get rid of all foam, it is not your friend.
-sway bar delete
-Make friends with the hole saw
-Do they make light weight panels?
-lightweight hood and piaa is a good place as long as you lose that heavy tach.
-Is the air box part of your hood? If so ditch that too. No point in going to a light hood if you are going to throw all the heavy stuff back on.
-Do you have better boards or an equivalent?
-Port your track to get rid of snow build up.
-Say goodbye to all the useless plastic accents and pretty add ons that are there for looks.
-No snowflap or a trimmed one with scratchers will help keep excess snow out of the tunnel.
YOU do not want to cut your flap or take it off..... they are ment there to bounce the snow back or catch the snow more on the cooling fins... Unless you have a U-cooler.
Quote originally posted by roughrider99
I've acutally always prefferend the sway bar might try with it off now that the sled has floats. drilled out air holes and lite weight hood will come after the turbo. airbox will be replaced by turbo intercooler. running boards are fine as they are that won;t be changed unless the sled gets a tunnel. I'm still iffy on the track porting might have to try it out since the current track will be changed out eventually. There was not much for plastic accents and trim to start off with and all of that is gone already. I'm going to stick with stock panels because the stock plastic is durable and soft and it does not break when the sled is rolled over. gauge will prolly be mounted on the bars. Ithink the next major piece to the diet is a battery which will save 10 lbs from the front of the sled.
Quote originally posted by powderforlife
Except for the hood i don't really think you can lighten your sled up that much more. They have a weightless brake system that i forgot who sells it but it drops 1 lb lol. Titanium is probaly way out of the question lol. since you are getting a turbo thats about the last thing you can really do.
there is a very simple weightless brake system. Just ditch the parking brake then a strong band over the brake and handlebar works fine.
why go through that hassle when some one sells one that still has the parking brake?
http://www.mountainperformance.com/yamah..._train.htm
REALLY IS THAT WHAT THEY DO???? OMG!!!! Wow I guess I learn new things every day... Have you ever ridden in deep snow?
Quote originally posted by roughrider99
mcxpress has a mid mount kit for the apex...oh baby.
Yes I have dreams about those as well. And propane injection... UMMMM horsepower.
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October 9th 2008 at 10:28 PM
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Sledneck26
SnoWhore
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Location: Mountain Land, B.C., Canada
Current Sled: 2007 Summit X 800R
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id loose the sway bar if i were you. Im pretty small, but with no sway bar throwing my sled around is fairly easy, compared to my buddies with a sway bar. Also loose some lbs.
take a poop before a ride :)
where only windbreakers and rain pants...just kidding.
It costs $$ to lighten it up. So i say why try to lighten it up when you can boost it and put the power to weight ratio through the roof.
2007 Summit X 800R 151"
Boss Highrise
Offset Axel
Clutched
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2000 Summit 700 Highmark 159"
Mountain Fit hood
SPI Pistons
Mount Machines Freedom Offset Axel 8"
Hymark Roller Secondary
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October 9th 2008 at 11:20 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Its not my sled yet. I'll be boosting the the sled, that is a upmost definite but my dad likes the power it has now so he just wants it lighter. The sway bar set up on the apex consists of two very small linkages, i've actually always liked having the sway bar on for mountain riding. I have already started saving to buy the sled and put an mc express mid mount turbo on it. yest it costs $$ to lighten it up but it also costs $$$$$$ for turbo, engine rebuild and finding a place to buy av gas.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
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October 12th 2008 at 9:35 AM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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just get a pump gas turbo kit and shim the head way cheaper and you always have fuel avaliable also i think youd crap your pants if you threw big boost at it.
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October 12th 2008 at 11:28 AM
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Pump gas turbos are making some pretty big power too.
Talk to Tom Hartman at Hartman Enterprises, he has some nice set ups for boosting Apexes.
Tell him I sent you, he's a friend of mine.
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