Long track on a 98 Vmax 700

sleddineinar

sleddineinar

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I need to put a new track on my Vmax.

So I was doing some surfing for track prices. I was intrigued by rail & tunnel extenders I found on TrackUSA's site. Is this very hard to do, and what else will I need besides a longer track? Can I use the same suspension? I was thinking of using a 1" Hacksaw and 96-1.080" studs. I am also thinking about some kind of riser to lift the rear-end up.

Is it a good investment as far as ride-ability?

Andy
 
Is not hard, just tricky sometimes to take the old track and skid..but after you did it a few imes you get better. I personally did the Track USA rails and tunnel and went with the 1.25 predator. Great set up, mine is 136 extensions and 144 tunnel just for xtra cargo. There tunnels need a lot of customization. you'll see. try to find a diferent one with holes for the cooler hoses. Do a search on this site and you will see how much this has been done.

Regarding improvment on the ride I think it was the best thing I did to it. But it all depends what kind of riding you do.

Hope that helps....

Nick
 
Get a Hartman tunnel extension kit as they are the best and his rail extensions have been changed alot like tracks usa with the full length hyfax.You could go directly through Hartman or better yet get with Rich from Rich motorsports on this board as he is a site sponsor.
 
I ride in Northern MN. I would say that I do 50% percent of my riding on the lake, 40% on trail (very little of that on a state trail) and the rest in the shit. I had a real blast 2 weekends ago (4/6) when I was up there fixing some stuff for my parents and got caught in that blizzard. We go at least 18" of new wet snow by noon. But that's an anomaly, the previous two years we had no snow to speak of. This winter was more normal snow-wise.

I've always thought the 136" and a riser would look cool, but is it going help or hurt on the trail?
 
Personally the riser I think wont help you at all it will be worst. But you will fell the difference on the trail and more off trail with the 136....

Nick
 
I've got a complete 136 skid without shocks I'd sell. You'd have to drill a couple mounting holes as the extra length is in the middle of the rail not on the end like when you use an extension. It's in nice shape. Has almost all new bushings and the w-arm was just welded up this last fall. Wheels are all fairly new as well. Let me know if your interested and maybe we can make a deal.
 
if you go witha 136" tyrack, you will have 108 studs if you go 2 per lug. the sme 2 per lug is 96 studs on a 121. That said, I personally thinka 136" trail sled is a very smart idea. they really bridge the bumps so much better than a 121" sled, and don't affect agility of the sled.
 
Ryan B, Let me know how much.

I'm still just the thinkin' about it stage.

Everybody,
I've been told that the longer track will make the sled harder to handle, what are some thoughts... or opinions?
 
Only in very tight winding trails through the woods.I am not talking designated trails at all, but just weaving through trees in the woods to get somewhere.You'll never notice it otherwise especially if you have good skis and carbides.
 
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