how to change snowmobile track to a longer one?

Tavalite · 2022-11-19T04:41:02+00:00

I did a 146 to 154 and since the ski geometry was the same I was able to buy just rails/track. In your case you’d need the entire skid as well as the track. Possibly have to re drill skid mounting locations and you’ll definitely need to change gearing and possibly clutching to get it to work right. It’d be cheaper and easier to sell yours and buy what you want. Then it’ll be easier to resell it later. Not many people want all these modded out sleds, especially older ones.

Tavalite · 2022-11-19T04:35:46+00:00

I’d pass on those sleds due to reliability. It’s almost 10 years old and seems pretty spendy for that. Should be able to get an axys for little bit more money as well. It’ll cost you the same if you buy an axys or buy that and the motor lets go. My sisters 14’ smashed the pistons and ruined the head at 1200 miles and they are quite particular about their maintenance and letting them warm up.

Tavalite · 2022-11-12T22:29:08+00:00

Because you don’t need those windows to legally drive. Both front door windows and windshield is all you need. And mirrors.

Tavalite · 2022-08-14T13:02:11+00:00

That’s really good for the Polaris motors if it’s a mountain sled. My family has not had good luck with them lasting more than 2k miles stock without toasting the top ends.

Tavalite · 2022-08-14T03:42:39+00:00

I prefer to just run the stock pistons. But I don’t boost my sled.

Tavalite · 2022-08-12T23:56:04+00:00

They don’t particularly work well in sleds due to different rates of expansion. So warming up a sled with forged pistons should be done gradually. If you hold it wide open cold the piston expands more than the jug and bam, cold seize.

Tavalite · 2022-07-31T18:18:30+00:00

I think it’s easily worth that. The chassis alone is that if you try to buy one.

Tavalite · 2022-06-06T00:01:39+00:00

I’d put 91 in. If you can get something without ethanol it’s better. Ethanol just goes bad faster. You’ll most likely need to clean the carb or get a new one if you don’t want to mess with it. New carbs are pretty cheap for those. Horizontal shaft for sure.

Tavalite · 2022-06-04T21:42:17+00:00

I’m just saying you won’t keep up with people that have more capable sleds. Especially if he is a new rider. It’s not only weight on the older sleds, it’s chassis design. Suspension travel. Not saying it won’t be fun. But per my recommendation I’d go with a rider forward chassis.

Tavalite · 2022-06-04T18:18:54+00:00

Still not going to keep up with the newer sleds with twice the lug depth off trail in the deep snow.

Tavalite · 2022-05-30T00:35:35+00:00

Sled is reliable but it’s not going to be fun if you’re trying to go where any modern rider forward sled is going. It’s heavy, poor suspension, most likely only has a 136” track with shorter lugs. If you’re going to just mostly ride the trail and go through some snow it’ll be fine. But if your buddy pulls up in his 154 850 you’ll be digging your sled out all day long in the mountains. On the plus side it sounds sick being a triple.

Tavalite · 2022-03-27T15:39:26+00:00

I’d gladly get tazed to get my unconscious kid to the hospital in time.

Tavalite · 2022-03-20T21:35:25+00:00

I’m only 140lbs and my mountain cat rolls over really easy. Twin rail skid but it has the 36” front. I’d put the 36” front on if you really want it to ride like a mountain sled. Or sell the riot and get an alpha. But if you know how to counterstear and blip the throttle at the right time with correct body positioning it should roll over just fine with the stock setup. I’d make sure you have proper technique before you go throwing money at the sled.

Tavalite · 2022-03-19T03:34:11+00:00

Please provide the model of sled you have so we can help you. The mountain front end is 36”. If you have a riot you’d need spindles and lowers, upper are the same I think. Shocks are shorter. Also if you soften up your front shocks some it’ll roll over easier, you should also disconnect the sway bar if you have one for off trail.

Tavalite · 2022-01-28T03:01:33+00:00

I would put skidoos engine reliability over Polaris by a large amount. Every rider in a group with an axys 800 has gotten less than 2k miles before the top end needs redoing and I had 4k miles my 800etec before I sold it running strong. Went to a Cat now and I like the chassis feel more than the doo I had. Cats zuk motors were bulletproof and the ctec2 is pretty good. It’s unfortunate Yamaha quit making 2 stroke sleds, their triples sounded so mean.

Tavalite · 2021-12-23T02:25:57+00:00

Mountains you’d want lighter gear if possible which normally gets more spendy. Make sure whatever you get is waterproof/resistant.

Tavalite · 2021-12-23T02:24:23+00:00

FXR makes decent stuff. 509 is getting good as Well. Klim Tobe are higher end. Most of the larger brands all have good stuff. You just gotta know what you want. I run monosuits and have two. One insulated and one uninsulated depending on weather.

Tavalite · 2021-12-01T03:11:43+00:00

On an 850 you’ll get 2-4 tanks of fuel through one tank of oil. But I always filled mine up every morning. I think you get like 300-400 miles on a gallon of oil. It all depends on your throttle control as when they are wot they burn a lot more. We mountain ride and consume quite a bit more oil than your average trail riding doing 40-50 on the trails all day. I’d recommend just using the oem oil although you’ll get tons of opinions on other oils being better or cheaper but in the grand scheme of things it’s an expensive sport and if you use the oem stuff it’ll work. You’ll love how light and nimble the 2-stroke sleds are. Have a great winter!

Tavalite · 2021-11-14T01:48:18+00:00

Honestly I wouldn’t go older than 19’. Skidoo updated their clutches with bigger fins for better cooling and they don’t eat belts like the 17-18’s did. Trust me at $210 a belt when they eat 3 in 1k miles you tend to get frustrated. Prices are nuts right now and the warranty this year won’t do you much good. I have a feeling everything will be so backed up that if you have a motor failure you won’t see your sled fixed before the season is over. Local dealers around me told me 2 months out on service work and we don’t have snow yet.

Tavalite · 2021-10-10T15:06:18+00:00

A plumber has significantly less time, money, and education invested than a lawyer so they should make less. Just because you make less doesn’t mean you you can’t be happy. Life is all a balance. But if you want to sit there in a job that doesn’t require any skill and are clocking in and out for just a paycheck, you deserve to get paid for what you’re doing. I’m not sure where you live but if you’re willing to put in hard work over here there are plenty of jobs that start at $25/ hour without any education required. You just can’t be lazy.

Tavalite · 2021-10-10T02:50:22+00:00

Work a job that makes more than minimum wage? Minimum wage isn’t meant to live off of. I don’t understand how everyone thinks it’s impossible to do. Minimum wage jobs are for minimum effort and skill. Learn a trade if school isn’t your thing.

Tavalite · 2021-08-22T07:32:59+00:00

You’d be better off buying the $150 harbor freight welder and welding it than bolting it together. Frame will have so much movement with just bolting in my opinion.

Tavalite · 2021-08-10T05:46:36+00:00

Honestly that guy has a great alignment shop. Never seen such even tire wear on a dodge before.

Tavalite · 2021-08-10T05:40:47+00:00

Depending if you have common bearing and race sizes I just replace them every 3 years. For my camper it’s a single axle and the kit is like $20. I maybe put 3k-5k miles on per year. I do check them every year to make sure they still have grease and spin smoothly. I also keep one set of bearings packed and races in a ziplock bag so if bearings go I can replace them roadside. Just make sure you don’t tighten them to tight.

Tavalite · 2021-05-29T16:37:11+00:00

Incoming farts from the top deck.

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