thanks for the comments. I still love my SRX. I don't like pulling up to the pumps with my brother-in-law with his Apex, but I won't save $16k in gas so it's still not worth it for me!
yes still original engine. first time it was opened. here's what the inside looked like:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=89627&id=719315215&l=11fe04de27
I got the ice scratchers from Royal Distributing ($60CDN). I tried the rail mounted ones before but they don't fit on the SRX's short rails. My Dad took them for his Venture, but they wear the rail where they rest. Also, with the running board mounted ones, it should spray snow further up front and work better (I hope).
The shock extensions add height and travel. It's basically a 1/2 inch shock rod that you screw on between the existing shock rod and the bottom mount. you don't see the joint because the rubber stopper covers it. I'll try to get a picture of the joint to show you, but maybe try Pioneer Performance's website to see if they have a better description.
no need for cable extensions with the 3" riser on my sled. I had to re-route the throttle cable around the bottom steering mount to gain a little extra play once the air box was back in place, but it works fine. ran the engine and turned the bars all the way left and right.
as for snow, we've had a few snow falls in the last few weeks, but nothing that stayed more than a day or two. The lakes should start to freeze by the end of the month or mid December. Still riding the grizzly a lot, and even had the FZ6 out for a ride last night. I'd like to put away the summer toys on one weekend and take out the winter one the next! We'll see how short the in-between season will be :-)
