WHATS THE FIRST THING TO BE CHANGED AND WHAT BRAND?

As far as drivetrain goes I would say that clutching would be the first thing. You can modify all you want but if the clutch isnt adjusted for it then its not going to give you all it can do. As far as engine goes I dont know alot but I do know this from racing cars. Exhaust is great but if you havent put an intake in that can suck in more air then your not outputting more air. So change intake first. Then you can start picking out your exhaust. I think K&N makes the best for sleds but I could be wrong. A shop that does sled performance can usually tell you the best setup.

I guess it depends on what you want to do. *I would normally say clutching, but if you don't have the traction you won't do anything.

It also depends on the sled. *Some sleds are better than others when it comes to clutching and carboration

For me it&#039;s suspension because of my weight (230) and ridding style. In moguls, I bottomed out a friends formula 583 12 times in 30 sec. so i prefer having a sled to ride with than a fast sled that doesn&#039;t last long. Thats why I&#039;ve put some 380 pound springs and ETS on my mxz. I&#039;d say tuning the carb is next, can&#039;t do much if the jets are too fat, specially in stock sleds. But all out mods are probably the way to go if you have money *http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif

I stud,clutch and tune pretty much all in the same group.Stud em and clutch em then haul em too the lake for some tuning. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I say stud first, then clutch. If you play with the clutching first, then stud it, at least you&#039;ll have experience with the clutching when you have to re-do it because of the studs.

stud, woodys is there another.lol

all the mods would not help with out studs to hook up with, sure beats spinning.

I would have to say motor mods. Porting, shaving the head, pipes, bigger carbs(or boring), and reeds. *Once that is done you have to clutch and tune the carbs anyway.
The conditions I ride and race in are not very good with studs(except in the spring when it freeze&#039;s and thaws), so I just tune the susp. and use a 2" paddle track cut down to 1.5", work good for me.

First thing is traction ! you can have all the power in the world ...but if you don&#39;t have traction you have nothing , 2nd Exhaust you can add an easy 10hp for fun ! 3rd Jetting lot of sleds aren&#39;t jetted right from the factory and when your doing that ya could upgrade your Reeds , Then you got to clutch it to dial it all in *:D

Go with the rubberband principle, the tighter you wind the thing the more sting it gives off................hence thats where the clutch comes in for me.

Turbocharger w/ a small shot of NOS to cool the intake charge and spool the snail... ;)

First stud, then clutch the damn thing! ;)

One item not listed is skis! And skis are not consider cosmetic! *The OEM skis are usually not very aggressive and after the first ride of a new sled I will try them then switch over to aftermarket. *The exception this year may be ski-doo&#39;s precision dual runner skis.

If we are talking new out of the crate I would not touch the motor until it is broken in. *I wouldn&#39;t do anything to the clutching until after the break in period to see how it responds. *Studs I would not add until the track has been good and stretched. *So the skis would still be the first item to be changed. *A good set of skis will change the whole feel of the way you perceive your sled&#39;s handling.

Studs,proper length bars,then clutch.Maybe some reeds and jetting changes.BRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!! http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Man its amazing how many different suggestions people have. I am all for the studding first. You can have all the power, but with no hook up you are back to square one.

That question is like asking "what&#39;s gonna make her look better, a b@#b job, a*^ lift, tummy tuck, face lift, ect.?

1st- what are ya starting with?
2nd- what do you like?

or doe like I do, let some one else spend the time & money on the accesories & then get it second hand (I&#39;m talking about sleds? arent I?) http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

personaly I leen towards pipes (big twin pipes)

http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Studs, ya have to get that power to the ground or ya ain&#39;t goin nowhere. Ya could get a good job diggin trenches though http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

The first thing I do is set the sled up properly. * I adjust the suspension and track so that is there is hardly any friction at all. *Loosen the track, check the belt deflection, align the clutches, clean and calibrate the carbs, check the float bowls, adjust the idle, align the skis, align the hood, and add synthetic grease high and low temp to all the wheel bearings, and grease all the zerks. * Then I ride it and get used to it, let the motor break in and clutch it. *This would be all the first year of riding.

You should actually do both the clutching and studding at the same time. One is really no good without the other. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

OK, the best mod to doo right now is to add some FREAKING SNOW ! Can&#39;t really complain since trails are open here but 1&#39; is just not enough.

Idooski has it right, stud first... then clutch....... mods also depend on your check book........

The easiest mod.......if you want to go faster......is "BUY A BIGGER SLED" ......................

But if your like me, and many of us...start with the studs.... Woodys are great, I personally like stainless steel myself....

One other thing....you would not believe the number of sleds out their running around not set up right, you can get a lot out of your sled, just having the clutch alignment dead on, the right belt, running at the right height, with the chain and track adjusted correctly etc. etc. when these things are off, they add up to performance blues!!

Good luck..... DooZ

My pick isnt even in the list. IMHO the first thing to change on any sled that has a .88 track would be the track itself. This is assuming that one lives in conditions where the snow is prevelant over ice. I don&#39;t use studs so a bigger lug track is mandatory. The improved traction, acceleration and braking ability more than outweigh the slight loss of top end.

Perm

My pick isnt even in the list. IMHO the first thing to change on any sled that has a .88 track would be the track itself. This is assuming that one lives in conditions where the snow is prevelant over ice. I don&#39;t use studs so a bigger lug track is mandatory.
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:) Have to agree with Perm. on this one . I have always dreamed of having a big lug track :inlove: . I think if I could afford Mods. this is what I would go after first . Love ditch banging the old MX :D , hate having it not be able to paddle itself through , and getting stuck. :cussing:

Clutch for any brand and then depending on your riding style (trail/deep powder) Stud the machine.

Studs, no doubt.

Here in East Ottawa where the winters always seem the same !!
Studs first cause it&#39;s nothing but hard pack and ice.
then
Clutching and suspension, cause the trails are fast and when they get rough they are rough.

Studs get my vote.No point in doing performance mods if you can&#39;t get hooked up.Also there is the safety issues.Studs will also help you corner and stop on slippery conditions whether your into performance or not.

studs is the one thing i do to my 2004 ski-doo gsx every thing is stock but the studs

No studs here awsome traction with my 136x15x1.25

I promptly get a can on my sled, I do it so I can be found though. Well the sweet sound helps to. Then comes cosmetic.....

first and always most important thing, riser and bar setup. if you are not comfortable and in control riding the rest of the mod dont mean a thing.

first and always most important thing, riser and bar setup. if you are not comfortable and in control riding the rest of the mod dont mean a thing.[/b]
And that is all the mods you are allowed this year Freddy :ohmy: I saw enough of that red sled last year to last me a few years.... :wink:

experienced riders may not need studs as a preference. my mxz does not have them, it has a 1.25 track, the rest of my sleds have studs. i would recommend them for beginners for safety. it depends whose riding it and what its going to be used for.

experienced riders may not need studs as a preference. my mxz does not have them, it has a 1.25 track, the rest of my sleds have studs. i would recommend them for beginners for safety. it depends whose riding it and what its going to be used for.[/b]

I agree, I will never stud any of my sleds again after switching to a paddle track. Most of the time we search out the areas with better conditions and avoid anything iced over. If I do encounter icy trails I just slow down and take it easy. :thumbsup: The wife does have studs on her sled but then again she only rides a few times a year and drives her sled like she drives her car :tongue:

For me, bar risers are the first thing I would do. Clutching and studs is also a priority, but I cant stand riding a sled with low handlebars.

And that is all the mods you are allowed this year Freddy :ohmy: I saw enough of that red sled last year to last me a few years.... :wink:[/b]
im sorry mike its going to be much much more modded this next winter, you are not going to know what to do with yourself.

im sorry mike its going to be much much more modded this next winter, you are not going to know what to do with yourself.[/b]
:whatever: Is that after I dig you out or help you get your sled running again or you blow a belt that it takes three of us to get off? You don&#39;t have a great learning curve do you Freddy? :bash:

:whatever: Is that after I dig you out or help you get your sled running again or you blow a belt that it takes three of us to get off? You don&#39;t have a great learning curve do you Freddy? :bash:[/b]
its going to be a 136/2 for the u.p. next year so hopefully i dont get stuck much, the belt though, if a 90 dollar belt breaks that fast ill be pissed. this year for my two sleds i got 3 new tracks, 6 new shocks, new rev seat and tank, new torsion springs, new front ski springs, new c&a xtreme skis, new bars, new u cooler, and a whole bunch more.

its going to be a 136/2 for the u.p. next year so hopefully i dont get stuck much, the belt though, if a 90 dollar belt breaks that fast ill be pissed. this year for my two sleds i got 3 new tracks, 6 new shocks, new rev seat and tank, new torsion springs, new front ski springs, new c&a xtreme skis, new bars, new u cooler, and a whole bunch more.[/b]1 Driver :whistling:

never stud a sled all they do is cause damage to your tunnel and track..

i would say if your going to do engine mods i would wait until your finished with them and then clutch it

also the handle bar and risers are first on my list for my sled