E-Tec at 1000km

[Teth-Air]

It looks like I have 3000 km on my E-Tec as the ski's are beat and the decals are falling off. The motor is pulling strong and rarely hestitates but I will get the ECM reflash anyway. It pulled 2 cords on the first 2 belts before 250 kms so I changed the helix to a straight 42 and the belt problem seemed to stop but the clutches were still a bit hot. Now I went to the floating secondary and a 47-44 helix and the clutches are even cooler. I still will make some more clutching changes just to smooth out the low speed motor feel as it feels a bit harsh with the current set-up.

I love this sled even though I ride with Cat and Polaris lovers who are always giving me a hard time.

Hits: Power, Traction, Suspension, Narrow skis stance, First pull starts, Fuel economy
Misses: Skis are soft material, Front Springs are too soft, Side hilling could be better, stock clutching is hard on belts and clutch alignment is still off from new.

Also it does not overheat anymore like it would during break-in!

 

[jaredszakacs]

yeah my stock skis were junk i put a pair of simmons on and love it. i have had no problem yet with belts or anything like that but wanna do a clutch kit.

 

[Caper11]

I put the old 6.9 on mine I hated the DS skiis no where near as durable.

 

[blastoff]

What are wrong with the skis, you say they are peeling? would it be from impact or something I just cant see the skis damaging from running on snow. This is the second time I hear that.

 

[underdog]

I have 1000 km on mine too, and my ski's are fine. Can't see any signs of wear on my ski's yet.

 

[takethebounce]

For the few minutes I spent on your e-tec I have to say it is deffinetly a welcome change! The sled lays over with ease!

Almost gives me a reason to get one next year!