Snowmobiling

[TheBlizzard]

Yeah he must not have it setup right, either that or something is messed up with it. Because of its design it should be way more stable in the corners. Just pop the hood and it doesn't take brain surgeon to see that the steering is located above the motor instead of below it. Which in turn lets the motor sit lower and further back. Most of the reason that snowmobiles are tippy is because of bad suspension, not properly adjustment suspension, or a flawed design in weight distribution.

Have him check the rear shock if it feel like its sitting really high. Chances are its on the highest setting. Also you mentioned the front shocks being adjustable. Might have to tweak them to fit his needs. When them come from the factory they come setup with the basic rider in mind, some need tweeking depending on rider skill and comfort zone.

[dumb_ricer]

Yeah, I love how the 98-99 XC's feel. It has enough power to make you reconsider staying on it for a long period of time. I would consider myself a pretty experienced rider (4yrs old till now, 19) and it manages to scare me quite often.

The thing I love about the pre 2000 XC's is the handling. Point and it goes. I have ridden quite a few sleds, but NONE of them even come close to comparing the the steering that the XC has. It has nothing to do with Carbide length or anything like that either, the sled will just stay flat until you want it to come out, and the rear end is very easy to control.

I haven't ridden a REV yet, but from what I have heard is the rear end is very bouncy and unpredictable on any choppy stuff.

I think if we get another good snow fall, we should get a group together to leave from somewhere, and ride to Forest Lake and back. We could even get together at my house if you want. Trail Access right through my backyard, and you could park on the street or a cul-de-sac. And all the Wdbry/newport/stillwater/wherever guys could meet somewhere in woodbury. Everyone else would have to trailer though, but it sounds like you all have one.