It really depends where you ride. I've ridden the last 3 years with a non-insulated FXR jacket, all in the mountains without an issue. I wear two smaller layers underneath and usually end up pealing down to one as the day goes on.
Chris - I think I saw your username in posts on Snowest. They have recent pics with the weight of the can, chain case open with pics of the gears, all sorts of sleds being picked up. I have a 163 3" awaiting picking. Not much for word on the 2.6s but I'm sure most will be very shortly.
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If you've never been to Cuba I'd recommend it before the Americans get in and ruin it. Land in Varadero and find a way to Havana for half the trip. Lots of beautiful hotels, safe and decent food if you are adventurist.
Considering the snow conditions this past year I might agree with that statement. Other than the technology of the quickdrive system, the main scare of the 3" is as you described above, only "words" have been made to describe the riding of this infamous series 7 track. It's disappointing that...
Are there any reviews, or test rides, on a Pro RMK with the series 7 track? All the videos seem to be the 155 with series 6 track. Not that it matters since the snow check is done but...
No luck with google, youtube, youporn.. tough search
I have the exact set up you are looking to do AC550.
Most the puck style leveling kits are the same, beware that you will have to do some modifications to the firestone Airbag kit to make it fit with any "puck" style leveling kit as the puck takes up space that the airbag kit rubber spacer...
I have no worries with the belt, 2000 miles with the stock "weaker" belt still in tact. My main concern is to go away from the belt for 2016, and be robbed of throttle response from the chain for the 3". The 2016 has the stronger belt design, with a longer bolt as well for the top pulley, so...
I stopped in at Mountain Toys to take a first hand look at the Axys at an the event they held last night. They have a standard color 155 2.6" that had some miles on it sitting on the floor.
Some little change I liked were intake vents now tilted down on the dash area, foot wells blocked better...