Carbon fiber can easily transmit electricity so you likely have stray current issues with the hood, also long term it can be enough to cause corrosion issues in systems on the sled. Stuff like connectors, inside instruments. You could start isolating stuff like your instrument cluster panel from the rest of the hood. It can also in the end cause running issues due to possible effects on the ECM. The carbon plane and sail boat world has wrestled with issue. I have enough first hand experience with Carbon fiber aerobatic airplanes to make me want to cry.
Your videos on CF have seriously inspired me to re-visit making some CF parts for my old iron (2005 RMK 700). Making the mold was the most intimidating part and you made it look pretty easy. Headlight pod delete/led replacement should be good for 5lb, airbox shelf should be good for ~3lb. The hood itself is a huge, hard part to make, but would be good for ~20lb. These old fiberglass hoods are heavy! I'd even thought about doing a rear dash/gas tank trim piece, probably 3-4lb stock. As it is this year I'm running half oil tank and half fuel tank for weight savings. Just have to be careful about it touching anything aluminum to prevent corrosion.
There is a spray product designed for snow blowers that keeps the snow from sticking. It makes a huge difference when sprayed on a skid frame to prevent ice and snow build up
Couple things... #1. Jerry is going to hate that can! #2. That tunnel cut has me singing "fat guy in a little coat" :D Can't wait to see that thing rip on a super deep day, show the short track guys what the 175 can do!
This video is what I was waiting for, watching u do the carbon fiber your self was very interesting, the shop and being able to film builds and fixing through out the season will be awesome.... keep em coming....
cool sled. but WHY the small gastank???? when you still need to bring gas with you. Put on a larger tank and add gastank foam inside to prevent slouching. that is a much more convenient solution. Feels like the classic saving weight to then ad weight back in a different shape. Gas on your back or on the tunnel is still gas weight. just in a more inconvenient placement.
I'm glad you got it working. This is one of the reasons I don't mod out a sled like this to many headaches but hope it works and we get to see the insane vids u put out with this sled.
Lots of work! nice job on the mod, that weight savings is crazy and the carbon work looks wild! as far as cans go, at least the diamond s,RPM and push industries titanium quiet muffs are not that loud. loud cans are the worst.
That is a sick sled... sweet build Matt.... but the only thing I question VERY MUCH after watching you ride for years now is that fuel tank.... when doing a mod build you have to look at pros and cons to every mod.... and i believe you in particular will be dealing with a lot more cons with that small of a tank... maybe a custom low profile tank that holds at least factory amount of fuel... I only say this because I have watched a ton of your vids where you are riding back to your truck on fumes... now you have less than half the fuel on board. I don't see that working out for your ride style... Just a thought buddy. Can't wait to see it on the mountain.... Merry Xmas and happy new year to you and yours Matt... From my damn cold, very snowy, slightly lob-sided, rustic, undersized igloo on the mountain in grande cache alberta D. P.S.... WHERE'S WALDO??? (SORRY , WHERE'S THE JERRY'S??)...LOL
The stock tank is 36 so it’s over half to be fair. A 20 litres fuel bag will put me over stock capacity and then roll up and out of the way when I dump it in. Best of both worlds in my opinion. This is a purpose built sled for only deep days. I don’t plan to ride it that often.
Beautiful. Love the idea of near stock motor with all the weight loss. Not crazy about can sound. Love the carbon hood. Need a Al or Ti or Pt or Ag mounting plate for the DESS. Oh it looks great too. Other than that butchered hole for the DESS. I would def have made a template for the hood holes :).
I love the positive attitude: "It's probably gonna break. It'll be fun!" 🤣 Also massively impressive to be able to make that hood starting from 0 in just one summer.
A wild build for sure. Curious how it goes in the real world min-maxing the power & track length to weight ratio. May run pretty hot on the trail just getting back to the powder. Or bend/break stuff landing from a good jump. But if she holds, could be a total rocket in the steep n deep!
Is it possible to run a firm carbon flat seat to get rid of seat foam? Gonna be uncomfortable but could save another lb especially if the foam took in water
@@MuskokaFreerider im a car guy and i have seen this kind of problem when a naked positive wire come in contact with carbon fiber, complete short and blown fuses 😅
When I found out that you were making carbon fiber parts I was going to tell you that carbon fiber is conductive, but I forgot. me and my colleagues found this out the hard way because we did a custom job on a side-by-side and made a carbon fiber dashboard, and when we tried to start it, it didn’t start so we had to have the stock dashboard in because of the carbon fiber being conductive
Sic sled build! Just incase I don't win the contest ..I got me 2 newer sleds ..maybe if my skills improve I'll come find you and the Jerry's! Merry Christmas to you and everyone els ripping the season 🤘😎
we get an Instagram tease of the sled on the snow and then the build video comes out with no snow!!! Matt please don't start getting into producing click bait videos. Love your channel way too much for that to start. Wonder what this thing looks like on the truck deck, does it even fit? Need more pow videos, get this sled on the mountain!!!!! Keep it up Matt!!!
@@MuskokaFreeriderbruh, you are doing everything exactly right! I would rather have two videos than one long video. Keep up the good hard work. That thing looks NASTY 🤢 but in a good way! 😁🤘🤜🙌💪
the lightest handlebars are from the MTN bike world -- downhill bikes handlebars arnt very light but cross country mtb bars are the lightest --- beryllium are the worlds lightest
I can see the carbon fibre causing electrical gremlins because its an actual conductor vs plastic panels which are obvious insulators. A quick google search just confirmed it: yup, its a conductor and sounds like a good one at that.
When you mount the key again, maybe try to center it more on the console. I hit my knee on my key every once in a while when things get rowdy and it sucks when the engine cuts out. Wish Skidoo would have put the key centered on the console from the factory.
Biggest secret release- small bottle of n2 dry spray directly into the clutch housing, during a big climb start spraying 3/4 of your climb. You'll save belts and keep them clutches cold
Just one stewpid question…. Considering how most of the riding in the mountains has the front end pointed up in the air, wouldn’t it be prudent to drill some holes for airflow in the belly pan?
@ after i wrote this i thought about excessive snow in the belt and slippage. Last year too much snow on my belt caused excessive slipping in reverse and when the belt finally grabbed it threw the sled backwards and the handlebar broke my rib. Of course this year I’m not allowed a sled according to the wife a a result of the rib.
Sick build man! I really think no light at all isnt worth it though, wouldnt a single row light bar work i wonder? Maybe like less than 1 lb or so , but not just since u guys usually return after dark bit also for showing others where you are😀
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Matt you did us dirty by nit showing us you ripping it in the snow. Sled looks sick though.
I didn’t want to make an hour long video haha
@@MuskokaFreeridertrust me we don’t mind
@@MuskokaFreeriderwe dont mind an hour long video
@@MuskokaFreerider Can we please get an hour long video? :)
@MuskokaFreerider i would wait an extra day for an hr long video from you.
Blue balled at the end
I laughed out loud after reading this comment
Awesome build! Thanks for taking us through it!
At home watching on tv 👌nice sled Matt well done . New tow sled 😁
If you had some dreadlocks off to each side of that hood it would like The Predator. Your hood design looks evil!👊
Carbon fiber can easily transmit electricity so you likely have stray current issues with the hood, also long term it can be enough to cause corrosion issues in systems on the sled. Stuff like connectors, inside instruments. You could start isolating stuff like your instrument cluster panel from the rest of the hood. It can also in the end cause running issues due to possible effects on the ECM.
The carbon plane and sail boat world has wrestled with issue. I have enough first hand experience with Carbon fiber aerobatic airplanes to make me want to cry.
I totally love this side of things. Now you have a mountain limo :) Cant wait to see this thing ripping up the mountains. Another great video Matt!
Your hood is wayyyyyy cooler 🥵🤯🤯🤯 if i had a g5 i would want yours
Your videos on CF have seriously inspired me to re-visit making some CF parts for my old iron (2005 RMK 700). Making the mold was the most intimidating part and you made it look pretty easy. Headlight pod delete/led replacement should be good for 5lb, airbox shelf should be good for ~3lb. The hood itself is a huge, hard part to make, but would be good for ~20lb. These old fiberglass hoods are heavy! I'd even thought about doing a rear dash/gas tank trim piece, probably 3-4lb stock. As it is this year I'm running half oil tank and half fuel tank for weight savings. Just have to be careful about it touching anything aluminum to prevent corrosion.
There is a spray product designed for snow blowers that keeps the snow from sticking. It makes a huge difference when sprayed on a skid frame to prevent ice and snow build up
Couple things...
#1. Jerry is going to hate that can!
#2. That tunnel cut has me singing "fat guy in a little coat" :D
Can't wait to see that thing rip on a super deep day, show the short track guys what the 175 can do!
That is absolutely beautiful matt,be one of the nicest sleds on the snow,can't wait to see it go up some revy chutes!black an red is sick
This video is what I was waiting for, watching u do the carbon fiber your self was very interesting, the shop and being able to film builds and fixing through out the season will be awesome.... keep em coming....
I loved my 175. 850! It was awesome for climbing and maneuverability.
cool sled. but WHY the small gastank???? when you still need to bring gas with you. Put on a larger tank and add gastank foam inside to prevent slouching. that is a much more convenient solution. Feels like the classic saving weight to then ad weight back in a different shape. Gas on your back or on the tunnel is still gas weight. just in a more inconvenient placement.
So freakin sweet. Your hood is way nicer. Can’t wait to see it rip some pow!
I'm glad you got it working. This is one of the reasons I don't mod out a sled like this to many headaches but hope it works and we get to see the insane vids u put out with this sled.
I’ve been running the gripper skis for a couple years now, I think you’re going to love them!
Just one thing left to say….time to do a chute test!!!
You put yourself out there by building this sled and it looks awesome.
Sled looks absolutely fantastic, cant wait to see how it performs👍🏻
Great job man looks killer
dude that sled is crazy aweseome bro
man drop the video already! i can't wait much longer. 😂
Sweet looking build! Look forward to seeing video of it on the snow.
Shiiit man! Im very stoked to see this beast to be ridden by you! 🤘🤙
Been waiting for this vid. Saw the Boondock guys TikTok, can’t wait for your vid ripping it out in the mountains
They make a carbon fiber Skid! Now you just need a Ibex turbo and tune and clutch kit and really unleash that beast.
Lots of work! nice job on the mod, that weight savings is crazy and the carbon work looks wild! as far as cans go, at least the diamond s,RPM and push industries titanium quiet muffs are not that loud. loud cans are the worst.
Day 2 of asking matt to get a silber or ibexx turbo kit for the 858
hes defenetly gonna wanna feel how it does stock fist
Probably wanna use that one year warranty with brand new motor and such
That thing is going to walk up the mountain like it's nothing. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Garage queen
This sled is sick
The giggle from the short still has my anticipation level high.
The nimbleness of the race tank. 💯
That is a sick sled... sweet build Matt.... but the only thing I question VERY MUCH after watching you ride for years now is that fuel tank.... when doing a mod build you have to look at pros and cons to every mod.... and i believe you in particular will be dealing with a lot more cons with that small of a tank... maybe a custom low profile tank that holds at least factory amount of fuel...
I only say this because I have watched a ton of your vids where you are riding back to your truck on fumes... now you have less than half the fuel on board.
I don't see that working out for your ride style...
Just a thought buddy.
Can't wait to see it on the mountain....
Merry Xmas and happy new year to you and yours Matt...
From my damn cold, very snowy, slightly lob-sided, rustic, undersized igloo on the mountain in grande cache alberta D.
P.S.... WHERE'S WALDO??? (SORRY , WHERE'S THE JERRY'S??)...LOL
The stock tank is 36 so it’s over half to be fair. A 20 litres fuel bag will put me over stock capacity and then roll up and out of the way when I dump it in. Best of both worlds in my opinion. This is a purpose built sled for only deep days. I don’t plan to ride it that often.
That sled looks insane!! Can’t wait to see you ride it. Hope it works well, that thing gonna be a peace of cake up the chutes 🚀🤘🏻
Well done, Matt. You should be proud of this build. But tune and clutch that thing!
Thanks!
Beautiful. Love the idea of near stock motor with all the weight loss. Not crazy about can sound. Love the carbon hood. Need a Al or Ti or Pt or Ag mounting plate for the DESS. Oh it looks great too. Other than that butchered hole for the DESS. I would def have made a template for the hood holes :).
I love the positive attitude: "It's probably gonna break. It'll be fun!" 🤣 Also massively impressive to be able to make that hood starting from 0 in just one summer.
This video is the biggest tease, damn you. We need more
Dude I commend you for drilling holes everywhere in that bugger. I have always wanted to do that but never had the guts to
It was a weird feeling at first haha
I had a similar RF key interference issue on my 17 with the MTN Tek Blowhole. Had to open the side panel to start the sled.
A wild build for sure. Curious how it goes in the real world min-maxing the power & track length to weight ratio. May run pretty hot on the trail just getting back to the powder.
Or bend/break stuff landing from a good jump. But if she holds, could be a total rocket in the steep n deep!
This is such a bad ass Mod Sled, 🤙 can’t wait to WIN the trip this year, stoked to ride with the one and only Freerider. 🤙💯💥
Sick sled. Can't wait for the snow trial.
Can’t wait to see the monster run;
Dr. Matt-enstein
Sickest ski doo out there
Is it possible to run a firm carbon flat seat to get rid of seat foam? Gonna be uncomfortable but could save another lb especially if the foam took in water
Get rid of the seat all together, most ride standing everywhere except the trail anyway. Save another 1lb or 2
Nice build. Looks like a lot of work! Hopefully you don't have problems with it continuously overheating
We will see!
Love the riding content but also love these styles of videos as well!!!🔥🔥🔥
Cant wait to see u ride this monster 👍🙂
Use a diamond tipped glass drill pit. Works great on carbon
Been waiting for this 🙌
That is a sick sled
Awesome thanks for making a long track I ride a 174" x 3" doo summit
That sled is for sure gonna be rowdy on the snow.
Let’s see it on the snow !!!!!
Nice piece. My ski doo sits collecting dust. The lack of snow in the east makes it suck
I love the Milwaukee Packoat system
Im winning the trip this year boys im sorry in advance 😉
😂
Hold up GuuuuY! ✊🏼👊🏼
Can’t wait for Matt’s retail Mod Sled Parts!
Yeah right my guy 🎉
Love the confidence. I hope you win it.
Watching this from ontario crying looking out the window, THERES NO SNOW!
we came for the rip stayed for the detailed drip
Very skilled for a layman. Impressive
The hood is awesome looks way better than the other one doesnt look like a turtle as much 😂
Carbon fiber can cause electronic short just like metal, carbon leads electricity very well. So that probably why it was acting up.
You were right
You got it
@@MuskokaFreerider im a car guy and i have seen this kind of problem when a naked positive wire come in contact with carbon fiber, complete short and blown fuses 😅
If you put a washer in between your CF ply’s you’ll have no issues with it
When I found out that you were making carbon fiber parts I was going to tell you that carbon fiber is conductive, but I forgot. me and my colleagues found this out the hard way because we did a custom job on a side-by-side and made a carbon fiber dashboard, and when we tried to start it, it didn’t start so we had to have the stock dashboard in because of the carbon fiber being conductive
Sic sled build!
Just incase I don't win the contest ..I got me 2 newer sleds ..maybe if my skills improve I'll come find you and the Jerry's!
Merry Christmas to you and everyone els ripping the season 🤘😎
Looks like the Snow King hill climb is in your future!
super rad 😎 I'm looking for a hood and side panels for 2017 summit 850 similar build
we get an Instagram tease of the sled on the snow and then the build video comes out with no snow!!! Matt please don't start getting into producing click bait videos. Love your channel way too much for that to start. Wonder what this thing looks like on the truck deck, does it even fit? Need more pow videos, get this sled on the mountain!!!!! Keep it up Matt!!!
I didn’t want to make an hour long video on it
@@MuskokaFreerider just like others have commented, yep totally would watch the hour long video. Keep it up Matt!!!
@@MuskokaFreeriderbruh, you are doing everything exactly right! I would rather have two videos than one long video. Keep up the good hard work. That thing looks NASTY 🤢 but in a good way! 😁🤘🤜🙌💪
you should buy a yamaha sidewinder turbo and put a stage 2, 270 hp map tune turbo kit on it and take it to the mountains!!!!
the lightest handlebars are from the MTN bike world -- downhill bikes handlebars arnt very light but cross country mtb bars are the lightest --- beryllium are the worlds lightest
Curious to see how much snow makes it up into the tunnel and cooler with that much tunnel delete. Good luck, thanks for sharing 😊
Gas and oil mix reservoir can be replaced with smaller canister as well because less fuel
Carl at ckmp did a cool one as well this looks awesome
I can see the carbon fibre causing electrical gremlins because its an actual conductor vs plastic panels which are obvious insulators. A quick google search just confirmed it: yup, its a conductor and sounds like a good one at that.
Nice work. Mod sled means you have to run aftermarket oil too lol. Get some IPONE strawberry for that thing ha! (I run it in all my sleds)
I think I would’ve mounted the DESS post to the bars somewhere. That’s how Sea-doo does it.🤷♂️
Speed holes 🕳
When you mount the key again, maybe try to center it more on the console. I hit my knee on my key every once in a while when things get rowdy and it sucks when the engine cuts out. Wish Skidoo would have put the key centered on the console from the factory.
Holay !!!! That's a badass sled !!!
Im so glad I have a buds scanner.
Looks like a weapon. Those skidoo could do everyone a favor and switch to a regular key.
It doubles as a key and tether. Less wiring and parts.
Gonna climb some chutes this season? I know it's not your thing but they are my favorite videos.
Cant wait to see this thing rip
Looks so good!
No belt drive?
get that beast on some snow
AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Biggest secret release- small bottle of n2 dry spray directly into the clutch housing, during a big climb start spraying 3/4 of your climb. You'll save belts and keep them clutches cold
Just one stewpid question…. Considering how most of the riding in the mountains has the front end pointed up in the air, wouldn’t it be prudent to drill some holes for airflow in the belly pan?
Snow intrusion would be excessive or block air flow completely
@ after i wrote this i thought about excessive snow in the belt and slippage. Last year too much snow on my belt caused excessive slipping in reverse and when the belt finally grabbed it threw the sled backwards and the handlebar broke my rib. Of course this year I’m not allowed a sled according to the wife a a result of the rib.
Loving it
Sick sled 👍
Sick build man! I really think no light at all isnt worth it though, wouldnt a single row light bar work i wonder? Maybe like less than 1 lb or so , but not just since u guys usually return after dark bit also for showing others where you are😀
Titanium pipe incomming?
Love The content❤
where did you get your aluminum fuel caddy
You should ride whit Janzkak