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[rev_rider800]

In the shop last week BJ decided to bust out the hackzall and utility knife and get creative. He was finding that his boot would often times get caught on the side panels, especially when doing technical riding through the trees boondocking.

All he used was a hackzall (milwaukee 12v mini hand head reciprocating saw) utility knife and die grinder with a scotch pad for clean up/detailing.

This is a picture of BJ's sled before the mod.....This is after
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Here's another after...you'll notice he was just shooting for exposing the aluminum tubing

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STAGE II Reverse camel toe
Stage II will require more time and tools and is slightly more involved, but it's a safe way to gain nearly 4 inches

On the stage II reverse camel toe foot well we actually cut part of the aluminum brace along the weld. We had to drill out a couple rivets that fastened what we cut off to the running board extrusion and drill a new hole to re rivet the brace to the extrusion as well as the plastic bottom pan. BJ's not the best at taking pix throughout the process so you'll just have to look at the pix I've got and get creative.

Here's the pc. of plastic that was removed. Once removed you'll see the aluminum you'll need to trim
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To the right of my hand you can see a faint black line. This is how much room we gained

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[Boddysurfer]

Nice ! ! !

I have the same issue, although it might have something to do with my size 12's...

Looks like I will be adding that to my list of mods for the summer.



Kevin

[mxzeatr]

Hey look, BJ came up with Doo's 2013 XM panel design on his own!!



No XP for me, but I've cut the panels open on all my REV's for my big feet, amazing the difference a little haircut on some plastic makes! Especially with 14W boots!

[winter brew]

Have seen XP's where they also cut out that brace on both sides, made a new "L" brace that made for a useable forward pocket similar to the XM....probably where Doo got the idea since it seems that's what they did.

[pigsleds]

Hey Danzick, I hope your taking notes, I would very much like for my air frames to come with this mod in place.

Thank you.

[Motorbreath]

What is the difference between stage 1 and stage 2?

[BIG JOHN]

This post is an "FYI" and not intended to take credit/give to anyone...its just for the guys who want to mess with their current sled to get "similar" results as the new iron...BJ

BTW- size 15 Klims make life difficult sometimes...lol

[snowpatrol]

have you had it on the dyno yet ?
how much horsepower are you guarantying this mod to make ?

[pigsleds]

I'm sure you double the hp from stage 1 to 2!
15's the BFJ, I played hell finding Klims in 14, finally just bought some Danners.

This is worthwile though, it hurts when you go 1 way the sled goes the other and your foot decides it's better off with the sled.

[s.e.xtreme]

I was up on the mountain yesturday and was looking at my 12 freeride and it has plastic footwell supports. my kids 600rs has the old style pictured. we'll have to see but you might be able to change the 12s to the 13 style? have to wait and see.

[LRD]

have you had it on the dyno yet ?
how much horsepower are you guarantying this mod to make ?

Every little bit of useless material you can take off these pig heavy sleds helps the power to weight
ratio and eventually adds up to one heck of a lot of weight.

I did that exact same mod to my 08 TNT in Nov 07 while building it into a mean little 365 lb mtn sled.
Weight does make a difference.

Heres some more worthless plastic I cut off my TNT, really helps sidehilling in powder and took off about 3.5 lbs. Sidecut on skis and cutout skidplate at a-arms.

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[djm]

Every little bit of useless material you can take off these pig heavy sleds helps the power to weight
ratio and eventually adds up to one heck of a lot of weight.

I did that exact same mod to my 08 TNT in Nov 07 while building it into a mean little 365 lb mtn sled.
Weight does make a difference.

Heres some more worthless plastic I cut off my TNT, really helps sidehilling in powder and took off about 3.5 lbs. Sidecut on skis and cutout skidplate at a-arms.

I am suprised you are not running a light weight carbon fiber skid plate "cough, cough"!

[Motorbreath]

Has anyone tried this on a 2012?

[rev_rider800]

Has anyone tried this on a 2012?

I don't believe I've been up close n personal with a 12, but why would it be different from another xp?

[wyorever]

Hey look, BJ came up with Doo's 2013 XM panel design on his own!!



No XP for me, but I've cut the panels open on all my REV's for my big feet, amazing the difference a little haircut on some plastic makes! Especially with 14W boots!

Subscribed to see pics on REV, can't see em on work computer.