Skylar and PolarisRider's Romper Room

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skeedoo

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techsledder said:
Yep, I know all about that scenario... since all I have is a suitcase under my hood still. I just try and ask other riders about their "can" experiences when I get the chance. Ideally I'd like to ride with another 800R XP like mine but with an after market can before I drop $300 bones on a can that may end losing me HP just for a weight loss... I've also eaten less cheese burgers this year and have lost 15 lbs... that may help. :)
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Hey Paul, I have ridden with a guy out west that has the 800R XP and he has one of those carbon fiber cans, they weigh something like 2.3 pounds. He didn't notice any loss of power or say anything about his can at all so it was just fine for him. It seemed to me like he could climb anything so I couldn't notice a difference. It sounded sweet as heck when he was at full throttle.. wasn't too loud but had a sweet roar. If I had one of those engines I would do it for the weight savings alone... remember I'm just a little guy.
 
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Skylar

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skeedoo said:
Hey Paul, I have ridden with a guy out west that has the 800R XP and he has one of those carbon fiber cans, they weigh something like 2.3 pounds. He didn't notice any loss of power or say anything about his can at all so it was just fine for him. It seemed to me like he could climb anything so I couldn't notice a difference. It sounded sweet as heck when he was at full throttle.. wasn't too loud but had a sweet roar. If I had one of those engines I would do it for the weight savings alone... remember I'm just a little guy.
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I rode with a guy last year, Big Air Crash on here, that had one of those carbon fiber cans. It was stock like quiet at idle and midrange, but sounded nice at WOT. But not annoying loud.

Chris, due to your weight, you are required to add at least 50 lbs to your sled, anytime we ride together! LOL.
 
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doospunk

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techsledder said:
U'r going to think that thing will pull your arms off with your fly-weightness and just coming off a 600cc!
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Skylar can already attest to that! Should have seen him and I when we swapped sleds! I felt like I was holding onto my knees riding his, while he looked as if he was holding on for dear life - mainly because I've got10" riser! Can't describe it! You had to be there to see it!

Paul - I know we've talked about this a couple times, but looking back, I'd have to say the biggest advantage was just the fact that I can get my hands in there now. With that big arse suitcase in there, it's literally impossible to get at anything from that side.
 
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techsledder

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doospunk said:
Paul - I know we've talked about this a couple times, but looking back, I'd have to say the biggest advantage was just the fact that I can get my hands in there now. With that big arse suitcase in there, it's literally impossible to get at anything from that side.
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Yep we have. I just would like to see it before I buy it. Yes, any work in that side is a PITA... some day, we'll see.
 
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