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

by Jacob Layton
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:

  • ECU reflash

  • Clutch work

  • Quiet exhaust

  • 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)

  • Tunes RPMs from 9200 → 8550 (ideal sweet spot)

  • Re-gears with clutch weights for optimal powerband

  • 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)

  • Big smiles from first ride — the power, suspension, and paddles are a major step up

  • Notes new exhaust is slightly louder/droney on long drives

  • Thinks it’ll be fine for Baja-style trips despite some added cabin noise

  • Emphasizes mid-stroke power + ability to keep momentum through turns

  • 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)

  • His son rides a 65cc dirt bike in the dunes — impressively well

  • They reminisce about learning to ride sand and how it improves bike skills

  • Praises the experience of riding with kids during “kids weekends” at Glamis

  • Notes the vibe is more chill and less dangerous compared to big party weekends


🚨 Part 5 – Recovery Drama

(9:30–15:00)

  • Friend David’s car breaks down in the dunes

  • Nick tows it out with the Pro R (which weighs ~3,800 lbs)

  • Worried it might be a transmission failure but turns out to be a snapped axle spline

  • Avoided $2,500 tow and multi-hour wait — saved by teamwork from fellow riders

  • Car overheated to 239°F during recovery but cooled down safely


🧰 Part 6 – Repairs & Reflection

(15:00–17:00)

  • David’s issue was thankfully an axle, not the transmission

  • Will replace it and likely upgrade to a stronger S5D trans eventually

  • Suspension wasn’t dialed in yet, likely caused strain that snapped the axle

  • Nick reflects on cost savings and the resilience of the Pro R


🏁 Part 7 – Wrapping Up + Final Impressions

(17:00–End)

  • Grateful for how well the Pro R performed — believes it's the best all-around off-road machine

  • Works on rocks, desert, Baja, and dunes

  • Thanks subscribers + Chupacabra Off-Road supporters

  • Emphasizes honest reviews, trust, and authenticity

  • Encourages questions and feedback in the comments

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