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GLAMIS RECOVERY, 300HP, SUSPENSION AND PADDLE TIRE UPGRADES | CHUPACABRA OFFROAD

We offroad to test new products, both our own and other companies! We are chasing teh holy grail of SxS's, and the 300hp Pro R might be it. We will be doing a full review on: MTS Offroads new Bypass tubes Bikeman Performance 300hp kit Sand Tires Unlimited Prodigee Front and Blackbird 2 sand tires
Transcript:
🔧 Part 1 – Upgrades & Expectations
(0:02–1:06)
Nick Olson introduces his upgraded Polaris Pro R with the Bikeman Performance Stage 3 Kit:
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ECU reflash
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Clutch work
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Quiet exhaust
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New cams
Expecting power increase from 225 HP → 300 HP.
Going straight to Glamis dunes for testing. Mentions help from Alpha Wolf Motorsports in Phoenix.
🛞 Part 2 – First Ride & Setup Tweaks
(1:06–3:12)
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Tunes RPMs from 9200 → 8550 (ideal sweet spot)
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Re-gears with clutch weights for optimal powerband
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Ready for full dune test weekend: warm weather, fresh suspension from MTS, new front paddles (Prodigy 33s)
🌵 Part 3 – Glamis Day 1
(3:12–6:13)
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Big smiles from first ride — the power, suspension, and paddles are a major step up
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Notes new exhaust is slightly louder/droney on long drives
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Thinks it’ll be fine for Baja-style trips despite some added cabin noise
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Emphasizes mid-stroke power + ability to keep momentum through turns
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Comparing new 33” paddles to his old 35” Tensors — finds the tall/narrow/mohawk-style front paddle ideal for sand handling
🧒 Part 4 – Father-Son Dirt Bike Time
(6:13–9:30)
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His son rides a 65cc dirt bike in the dunes — impressively well
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They reminisce about learning to ride sand and how it improves bike skills
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Praises the experience of riding with kids during “kids weekends” at Glamis
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Notes the vibe is more chill and less dangerous compared to big party weekends
🚨 Part 5 – Recovery Drama
(9:30–15:00)
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Friend David’s car breaks down in the dunes
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Nick tows it out with the Pro R (which weighs ~3,800 lbs)
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Worried it might be a transmission failure but turns out to be a snapped axle spline
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Avoided $2,500 tow and multi-hour wait — saved by teamwork from fellow riders
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Car overheated to 239°F during recovery but cooled down safely
🧰 Part 6 – Repairs & Reflection
(15:00–17:00)
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David’s issue was thankfully an axle, not the transmission
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Will replace it and likely upgrade to a stronger S5D trans eventually
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Suspension wasn’t dialed in yet, likely caused strain that snapped the axle
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Nick reflects on cost savings and the resilience of the Pro R
🏁 Part 7 – Wrapping Up + Final Impressions
(17:00–End)
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Grateful for how well the Pro R performed — believes it's the best all-around off-road machine
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Works on rocks, desert, Baja, and dunes
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Thanks subscribers + Chupacabra Off-Road supporters
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Emphasizes honest reviews, trust, and authenticity
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Encourages questions and feedback in the comments
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