Rod Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Was talking to buddy who has a new doo 850. He had a 2020 cat before. He’s had about 25 new sleds. I didn’t prompt him but he said the axys is tippy and a handful to get through windey trails. ReSpOnDs WeLl To BoDy LaNgUaGe means it’s TIPPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted December 6, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2021 I never felt the two I have had were tippy, but then again I'm not a lazy rider...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 ie, it isn't an ass dragger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Too much track side bite ? From track and/or outside studs ? That can be a beatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I set mine up for trail riding and definitely NOT tippy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted December 6, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2021 I'd call it more playful but definitely not tippy. Setup plays a more significant role in cornering with this sleds handling than my 16 xrs or Sidewinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenom Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I followed a 2020 Indy Axys and the sled would bite on occasion, looked quite “tippy”. I bought an Indy Axys anyways after researching suspension setups. These sleds are very tunable. My buddy just bought and rode his Axys. I set mine up for riding style, rider weight, and riding conditions. The sled is phenomenal. Only thing I might change is ski carbides. I installed Studboy Duces but get some push in tight corners. I’m thinking of going to shapers. Bottom line is that sled is not “tippy”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I found Preston's Doo and Buss' Cat to be much more tippy than Analer's Axys Switchback. Gotta be the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, SSFB said: I found Preston's Doo and Buss' Cat to be much more tippy than Analer's Axys Switchback. Gotta be the setup. Oh no, it’s gospel. I’ve never rode an Axys set up the way I like it and I’ve still never found one to be “tippy”. Whateve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) If you are going to be trail riding, be sure you have the thicker sway bar. As for being tippy, any sled can be tippy if you ride it like you are a totem pole in a canoe. Edited December 6, 2021 by Mag6240 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Shit, I remember the Firecat feeling tippy close to 20 years ago. Now, it's like you're sitting in an inner tube with handlebars ... elbows hitting your knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 6, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Anler said: I set mine up for trail riding and definitely NOT tippy. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 hours ago, ACE said: Was talking to buddy who has a new doo 850. He had a 2020 cat before. He’s had about 25 new sleds. I didn’t prompt him but he said the axys is tippy and a handful to get through windey trails. ReSpOnDs WeLl To BoDy LaNgUaGe means it’s TIPPY I felt the same. it's weird....like it will bend over but still can't make it turn. Might have something to do with only the outside ski being planted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Mag6240 said: If you are going to be trail riding, be sure you have the thicker sway bar. As for being tippy, any sled can be tippy if you ride it like you are a totem pole in a canoe. True dat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 6, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2021 Tippy , Ive heard that a lot from dudes who are used to riding sleds made last century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Anler said: I set mine up for trail riding and definitely NOT tippy. You should call Polaris and let them know what you did because they can’t figure it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted December 6, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, Mag6240 said: If you are going to be trail riding, be sure you have the thicker sway bar. As for being tippy, any sled can be tippy if you ride it like you are a totem pole in a canoe. 6 minutes ago, Zambroski said: True dat! Except the early to mid 90's ZR's. No other sled made stayed planted like those sleds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bontz said: Shit, I remember the Firecat feeling tippy close to 20 years ago. Now, it's like you're sitting in an inner tube with handlebars ... elbows hitting your knees. Those things handled horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Highmark said: Except the early to mid 90's ZR's. No other sled made stayed planted like those sleds. My 96 mock C is ridiculously planted. Mind you it’s like 5” off the ground and 400 lbs over the skis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Highmark said: Except the early to mid 90's ZR's. No other sled made stayed planted like those sleds. Hell, that old metal will rail like hell. COG's being where they are and all. Problem is, once you hit the bumps it becomes a wrestling match that the newer sleds are much better at. But, give me some fresh grooming and and old sit-downer and YAHOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 My Axys is real tippy. lol RMK Axys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 54 minutes ago, SSFB said: I found Preston's Doo and Buss' Cat to be much more tippy than Analer's Axys Switchback. Gotta be the setup. I'm really gonna need to talk to Buss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 39 minutes ago, ACE said: You should call Polaris and let them know what you did because they can’t figure it out Its real easy, you pull the limiter strap in about 3/4" and adjust springs. I can run down anyone on the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Anler said: Its real easy, you pull the limiter strap in about 3/4" and adjust springs. I can run down anyone on the trail. No you can’t. Maybe if you’re riding with 80 year old men that ride new XP’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, ACE said: No you can’t. Maybe if you’re riding with 80 year old men that ride new XP’s I ride with modern arctic cats and Polaris switchbacks so definitely faster than those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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