Added a 141 viper/cat skid this summer, kept the 144 length but position skid back just a bit to get a slightly better approach angle. saved over 20# just swapping skids. we'll see how this works.
other mods on sled are
steeper tunnel
race front end
a few other misc things as well.
other mods on sled are
steeper tunnel
race front end
a few other misc things as well.
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natedawgedog
TY 4 Stroke Guru
congrats! you will like the float suspension, takes some tweaking to get it right but once you do, it will work great! you have a very nicely setup machine. thanks for taking the time to upload your progress!
here is some reading if you haven't checked out this thread. http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/the-arcitc-cat-float-suspension-thread.109029/
here is some reading if you haven't checked out this thread. http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/the-arcitc-cat-float-suspension-thread.109029/
Yeah, I have been messing around with the cat skids for awhile now. Once dialed they are sweet. And this project just kinda happened on accident (bored in the shop and had 2hrs to spare) we'll see how it will compare to xtx le and 153 vipers once the snow flys
Sweet setup! How did you like that front end? As good as the racers say?
front end worked great, excelled in off trail and deep moguls, was messing around with front shocks and valving as well last season. its pretty much dialed in now. but it is now just a spare backup sled.
m.schuey7
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Very nicely done !!
Where did you purchase the front end and subframe. Would love to upgrade mine with that kit.
Where did you purchase the front end and subframe. Would love to upgrade mine with that kit.
I have some good connections. there are only a few of these kits out there, (typically on the mtn & trail nytro race sleds yamaha had a few years ago and a few scattered here and there from what i know) so pretty hard to come across them.
Tyloooor
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
looks sweet
tim.rif
Newbie
Did you use the stock front holes to mount up the skid? I'm just getting started on putting a cat skid from a 2014 xf into my xtx. Any problems with track tension?
Yes I used stock front holes. And moved rear brackets back about 1.5". I do have a bit different tunnel on that sled. Angled higher. But overall same layout as a stock tunnel. Track tension is fine, with plenty of adjustment available.
Pstn head
TY 4 Stroke Master
That looks sweet, and has a perfect stance, looks like it'll handle incredible. ENJOY !!!
SteelerJim
Expert
Any update on how this skid worked?
cotterpin
VIP Member
Worked great, not much time in any deep powder, but trail was perfect, and between the front end and rear skid sled is balanced much better the stock. Did add 2 small spacers to front arm since it's just a bit narrower then stock yamaha skid.
