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3 2 4 1. YAMAHA 2015 YZ450F Every party needs a place to start, and we picked a great one. Motocross Action dyno-tested the YZ450F at 60 horsepower (with a full aftermarket exhaust system) at 9,300 rpm. And given that this complete converted bike—full of fuel— weighs in just under 320 lbs., our power-to-weight ratio is pretty darn good. www.yamahamotorsports.com 2. TIMBERSLED MOUNTAIN HORSE LT KIT You need a kit to have a conversion, and there's none better in the mountains than Timbersled's Mountain Horse kit. With a 137-inch track and 2-inch lugs, crawling around steep mountain canyons and ridges has never been easier. Updates for 2015 include raised drive axle for better snow mobility, higher sus- pension mounting in the tunnel to lower seat height and change bike chassis angle, a tunnel kick up, incorporated gas rack and container, new composite chain case cover, stronger drive system components and bearings and a new ski design. www.timbersled.com SledHeads' 2015 YZ450F Snow Bike Build Explore Anything and Everything Our appreciation for snow bikes has certainly grown over the years. We don't see them as a replacement for snowmobiles but rather just another fun, motorized way to explore the backcountry in winter. We feel like we've ridden these enough to finally grasp their ability in the mountains. If you've got a bike stored away for the winter, you really ought to consider one of these conversion kits. 3. TOYSKINZ CUSTOM WRAP A bike like this deserves to stand out in a crowd, and that is just what Toyskinz is good at. www.toyskinz.com 4. FMF FACTORY 4.1 RCT EXHAUST SYSTEM It's all about that bass. The FMF exhaust broadens the bike's power in every corner and lets the engine rev quicker. Plus it just looks rad. www.fmfracing.com 5. REKLUSE CORE EXP 3.0 AUTO CLUTCH This one makes it on the must-have list for snow bike mods, es- pecially if you have a non-electric start bike. The Rekluse auto clutch makes the snow bike behave more like a snowmobile, al- though you still manually shift gears. You can ride comfortably knowing that the power delivery is always going to be smooth and precise, without worrying about stalling the engine. www.rekluse.com 30 SNOWEST JANUARY 2015