I have a ’99 SX 600 and have been using a Camo .92” track with 96 1.175” studs down the middle with great success. But, I would like to reduce the rotating mass of the track and was wondering if anyone has tried a Camo Ripsaw or Predator track in a similar sled. I ride mostly tight, twisty trails in Wi. but would like to run one or two of the USCC races next winter (going to have a baby soon so this winter was out for racing as I planned to do). On my last ride, one of the bolts that holds the middle shock in place broke which caused the shock to flip around and take out the track. Now that I have to replace the track I would like to get some feed back if I can on the Ripsaw and Predator tracks before making my purchase. Anyone have a used one of these tracks they would like to part with?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Mills
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Mills
yamaholic22
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the ripsaw is a great track for trails, great hook up and good durablity. The predators are awesome, like the 9830 one inch, or the 9818 1.25 inch. They are excellent all around tracks, great durability, and better off trail than the ripsaw. I like the 9830 the best because i like to run studs, but if i didn't run studs i would run the 9818.
I plan on running at least one or two of the Masters USCC races next winter. Which track would you run Ripsaw or Preditor and why? What lug depth?
srxxx86
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predator 1 inch lugged. Decent off trail, fast on trail. And you are gonna want studs... no matter what someone says, the ripsaw is not gonna hook as hard on the snow as studs will. PERIOD.
yamaholic22
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on snow the ripsaw will hook as good as studs, because studs dont do jack when its loose, but when it starts becoming real hardpacked, and then icy conditions, the ripsaw is useless. I would go with the 9830 with studs, or the 9818 1.25 inch with 8 tooth drivers and studs. That would be a great cross country set up.
Do I have to change to the 8 tooth drives if I go with the 9818?
98srx6
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Mills said:
If you want to stud it.
yamaholic22
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some say you can even still run the 9 tooth drivers and stud it if you keep your track tight, but i would definately go with the 8 tooth if you are studding, thats just my opinion. If you aren't studding, the 9 tooth is fine.
yep, if your not studding then you can stay with the 9 tooth, you will have to remove your heat exchanger protectors, then you can also go up to a 1.5 inch track.
i am thinking about doing this also, just trying to figure out if i really want studs or not.
i am thinking about doing this also, just trying to figure out if i really want studs or not.
yamaholic22
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most guys dont remove their protectors for the 1.25 inch tracks, they either let the lugs rub until they wear in or they trim a little bit off of the lugs. Some people don't want to lose their protectors no matter what. I would probably just let it rub, but you could also remove the protectors.