Skidoo demo ride, now what?

[Unklsnomobile]

I like to thank all the skidoo guys for putting on the demo tour. We had a good time putting the xm to the test. Currently I ride a 1100 four stroke.
The first thing I noticed is: where's my turbo power?
The second thing I noticed: wow this thing is easy to ride!
So now I'm struggling with giving up power for a much better handling sled. Power is so addicting. Decisions decisions.

 

[briguy99]

buy it and boost it??

 

[JP.]

I like to thank all the skidoo guys for putting on the demo tour. We had a good time putting the xm to the test. Currently I ride a 1100 four stroke.
The first thing I noticed is: where's my turbo power?
The second thing I noticed: wow this thing is easy to ride!
So now I'm struggling with giving up power for a much better handling sled. Power is so addicting. Decisions decisions.

I know I couldn't go back to 150hp....once a person has experienced a proper running turbo sled its addicting!! If you like the 4 stroke power than I would try the new viper for next year...will be a good chassis and an awesome motor..... That's what I'm building anyway.

 

[347strokin]

I've owned a boosted Ape and a boosted Nytro. I was also riding a 260hp turbo 2011 M8 as my last sled. I rode the XM and never looked back. I guess it depends what you're into. If all you do is slay chutes and the steep and deep, stick with the turbo 4. My riding has become so much more technical since riding this sled. Or as already posted, boost the Doo and have the best of both worlds. I missed the turbo power for about a day, now I'm quite content with stock power. I think it also depends on who you ride with too. I rarely used my boosted sleds to their potential because everyone else I rode with had near stock sleds. But I'm having more fun than ever now. Sounds strange but it's fun not being to climb every hill you point at.

 

[250mark1]

I saw the Brp trailer at quartz creek last week it was tempting but there was no way I was getting close to a new sled would have cost me way to much money for a free demo ride lol

 

[T-team]

If you were to actually put an 1100 cat against an XM in a climb you might change your mind a little quicker......

 

[Unklsnomobile]

If you were to actually put an 1100 cat against an XM in a climb you might change your mind a little quicker......

We have several times, and it's not even close. We are running 220+ hp on our 1100's. I also have a 174 CE track and it turns 58 - 60 mph in all conditions. The bottom line is the four stroke has a big hp advantage, but it comes with the weight. We seem to spend more time playing in gullies and trees and less time pulling the big hills. That is where the etec shines. I can ride either sled. I guess it's fun factor vs adrenaline rush.

 

[snopro]

We have several times, and it's not even close. We are running 220+ hp on our 1100's. I also have a 174 CE track and it turns 58 - 60 mph in all conditions. The bottom line is the four stroke has a big hp advantage, but it comes with the weight. We seem to spend more time playing in gullies and trees and less time pulling the big hills. That is where the etec shines. I can ride either sled. I guess it's fun factor vs adrenaline rush.

The Trygstad 872 is very impressive Wayne. I think that gives you a great option for lightweight manueverbility and strong power.

 

[Unklsnomobile]

The Trygstad 872 is very impressive Wayne. I think that gives you a great option for lightweight manueverbility and strong power.

I thought you were riding today. Did you leave some untracked for us?
The big bore option may be the way to go. If I talk to 10 guys, I get 10 different opinions. It's all good info.

 

[drew562]

If you were to actually put an 1100 cat against an XM in a climb you might change your mind a little quicker......

Are you saying a xm will hold its own with a m1100?? Not even close. I love my xm but it doesn't stand a chance against a m1100 in really deep snow or big hills.

 

[347strokin]

Are you saying a xm will hold its own with a m1100?? Not even close. I love my xm but it doesn't stand a chance against a m1100 in really deep snow or big hills.

How about stock vs stock?

 

[tex78]

Dunno.

Buddy has a boosted pro.

Took a stock xm and cut a line right above his line with his pro.


Came back. Said I like.







His pro is for sale and a snowcheck is ordered

from my HTC

 

[JP.]

Dunno.

Buddy has a boosted pro.

Took a stock xm and cut a line right above his line with his pro.


Came back. Said I like.







His pro is for sale and a snowcheck is ordered

from my HTC

So a stock XM is better than his boosted pro? Or did I interpret wrong

 

[maxwell]

So a stock XM is better than his boosted pro? Or did I interpret wrong

in some ways absolutely. but climbing...no. i couldnt stand having all that extra junk on mysled waiting for it to blow sky high

 

[maxwell]

How about stock vs stock?

ive seen a stock m1100 climb no higher than a stock 2 stroke. throw a few goodies at the 1100 and its a different story.

 

[snopro]

So a stock XM is better than his boosted pro? Or did I interpret wrong

We may have to bring Tex down off his Doolaide high....

 

[JP.]

Apparently that boosted pro wasn't set up and I feel bad for that owner.... Turbos are not for everyone but with a little preventative maintenance they can be a pile of fun.

I'm Also not a fan of cats 1100 4 stroke turbos,,,,,, never seen one work good at all. Thank god that cat fans will have a good yamaha motor next year to work with

 

[tex78]

So a stock XM is better than his boosted pro? Or did I interpret wrong

No u got it.... Good job

from my HTC

 

[tex78]

Apparently that boosted pro wasn't set up and I feel bad for that owner.... Turbos are not for everyone but with a little preventative maintenance they can be a pile of fun.

I'm Also not a fan of cats 1100 4 stroke turbos,,,,,, never seen one work good at all. Thank god that cat fans will have a good yamaha motor next year to work with

It wasn't a straight up climb. It was a long steep side hill which he said was way easyer with the xm over the pro.

U just can't get it pro's are not the ling chit any more.

That was a year they had the top.

If u want to say it without puking a bit.

from my HTC

 

[neilsleder]

Stock to stock xm all the way! I think the guys who say they really like the 1100 turbos are the big 6'5" 250 pound guts that can through them around good. Or the guys that a ashamed to admit that they wasted $17000 on a heavy tank!