EZ Ryde coupling product

indy_500

indy_500

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I'm lost, with ezra, can't see where it bolts in. Looks like a rubberized ball/wheel thing??
 
mezz

mezz

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I'm by no means a mechanic, but I think I see what the intent here is. My question to the resident gurus & I mean no disrespect by that reference, as there are some pretty knowledgeable folks here. What are your thoughts on this? Your thoughts & comments are appreciated.-Mezz

EZ Ryde Coupler.jpg It appears that the coupler stop is removed & this hardware is added to the base of the torque link providing more compression of the suspension, the roller appears to use the rear center idler as the stop? Or, will the spring & shock keep it from getting that far? Hard to tell. Looking at it a little closer, I am thinking the bolt heads on the torque link would hit the slide rail in darn near the same spot as the factory stop block.....
 
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raceinsnow

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After looking at the pics on face book, their is a round piece of rubber tube that the top mount and the bottom anchor point are bolted to.(It looks like it is floating on a wheel but is not) The bottom anchor point is bolted to the rails down by the slides and you cant see it in the pic you have. It is a bad pic but the top mount would clear the rail if compressed and would allow the skid to twist. Looking at the design I think it would have a similar front to back movement as the oem and would not hit the rear wheels. I don't have any experience with this, just trying to explain what I am seeing in the pics.
 
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What exactly is the point here? If mezz is correct and the stop remains the same what is the benefit? The stop would just about have to stay the same or else a person would have to change something with the rear shock mounting. It cannot hit the rear wheels because the rear arm is not long enough to permit this to happen. Unless the roller provides smoother action with less flex. Still they seem to be answering a question that was never asked. I would feel better with a more secure stop like the original.This set up is putting all the force on the lower mounting holes on the rails rather than distributing the load in two places. The rails are just aluminum and the holes will egg out over time. Or the bolts will break. Don't really know. Would be nice to know more.
 
mezz

mezz

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Thanks munchy, that makes it a little clearer. The first one shown must have been a prototype as it looks nothing like the one in the video. I am skeptical on the overall concept on a regular skid. I am on the same page as grub as I think that by providing extra motion & twist, something else is has to give. I guess we'll just have to wait & see.-Mezz
 
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The link states that travel is increased. I don't see how this is possible without doing something to the rear shock. If you try to increase travel without doing something with the shock it will either bottom on the cap of the shock or exceed the limit of the shock when fully extended. Either situation is bad and will kill the shock in a short time. Also, full compression cannot change because of the damper/stops on the rails. So you aren't going to gain any travel there. Maybe they also want to get into the shock business. Buy the first doodad and then - Oh by the way you need this shock to make it work. I think I can live without it. I will spend my money on a nice loud can instead. NOT.
 
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Wyelde

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This might be good for sleds that do not currently have coupling such as a Cat 141" suspension (a lot of XF models) which is used by many mostly on the trails even though it is really a mountain sled
 
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EZRYDE

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For those of you that are interested and would like to see this product first hand, there is a prototype in a Viper at M&M Powersports in Hancock. This sled is a rental and the HELO actually has ~1300 miles on it so far with extremely positive feedback! Grub, think of it this way, if the rear track shock was completely locked up, the HELO acts as spring and damper in the vertical direction thereby giving the suspension extra travel. I completely understand what you are saying about the bump stops on the rail and being the limiting factor in the fully collapsed condition, but we gain extra travel when the suspension is fully extended.

We plan to have this product available for coupled and uncoupled suspension in the fall and should fit most sleds made in the last 10 years. There are a few exceptions including the T-motion and Rush but we are working on a solutions for those as well.
 
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EZRYDE

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Wyelde, MSRP will be $489 and they will be available in the fall through an authorized dealer. Keep an eye on our website as the preliminary application list will be posted in the next couple days.
 
garyl62

garyl62

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EZRYDE said:
For those of you that are interested and would like to see this product first hand, there is a prototype in a Viper at M&M Powersports in Hancock. This sled is a rental and the HELO actually has ~1300 miles on it so far with extremely positive feedback!.....
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It would be great if there was a way to demo this on a regular basis next season. Chad has that sled rented out often and I would imagine it would be tough to get a good feel how this effects the overall trail riding experience on the trails right around M&M. Too bad trails like the Freda Loop, or other sections of trail like that aren't a 45 minute round trip from where you have a demo available. Maybe next year you could have one someplace on a few weekends that would allow people to take a quick 10 minute ride on some varying trails to get a feel for things. I know I'd take a 30 minute trailside break so 2 or 3 of us could do a quick demo. Not sure if you could "set up shop" on the trail, but I'm thinking the short section of 3 between Lake Linden and the junction with 17 where you have some turns and straightaways, or further north on 3 around the eagles loop area where it gets a little twisty before the straightaway just south of 132. Lots of traffic on 3 and I'd think you'd get some decent exposure, DNR would probably frown on it though...
 
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EZRYDE

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The 2 largest improvements compared to ANY stock suspension will be the fact that it will rotate like our Carve or Ski-Doo's T-motion as well as soak up the small stutter bumps. The HELO acts like a spring and damper in every direction with the vertical direction improving the bump absorption.

Garyl62, if you are in the area and want to try any of our products, let us know and we can get it figured out.
 
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Wyelde

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EZRYDE, I see that your site now has the sled application list on it. I have a 2012 XF1100 with the 141" non-coupled suspension which is not in the list. I see you have the proclimbs on there for the same year, and I THINK those are the same suspension. Any idea if that will work for my sled?
 
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EZRYDE

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Wyelde, I think you are right about being the same suspension and in that case it should fit just fine. The application list on our website is basically a starting point and I plan to add more applications throughout the summer and fall.
 
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ezra

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what is it like at higher speed on a packed trail ? the T motion has not had the best reviews in that category
 
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EZRYDE

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I think it works great, but then again, I am also trying to sell the product! Hopefully one of the people that rented it see this thread and can chime in for some unbiased opinions.
 
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