2001 sxr500 track?

[Bob Brown]

I want to change my stock track out to something better. I currently run 144 picks and cannot get any traction. Prefer to keep the heat exchanger protectors on whether I run studs or not. How tall of a track can I run on this machine? Stock engine has been replaced with a modified 600 twin. All riding in done in NH or Maine on groomed trails with short lake runs. Ripsaw 1.25 or 1.5?

Thanks
Bob

 

[cajones2]

I have just done a bunch of research in the forum here on that. If you want to keep you current drive sprockets you can run a 1.25" lug with no studs. In some cases you'll need to remove your heat exchangers and trim the track If you want to run studs you'll need to go with a 1" track and run 1.075" studs. Some guys say they run 1.175 studs without problems, others will run 1.075. I just purchased a 1" predator and 144 1.075 goldiggers with 48 double diggers and 48 singles and adjustable transfer rods. I am still doing some research on how to set my rear suspension to get a better hookup as well. If you do some searching on the forum you'll come across a tons of stuff on this.

 

[Bob Brown]

2001 sxr track

Thanks, I did read many posts on this subject including yours. I was unsure if there was anything different on a 2001 which has the long travel suspension. I would like the 1.25 Ripsaw but don't know if it would really fit. Many people have different opinions. I also need to do transfer rods. Any idea on who make the best ones?

 

[Maim]

the 1-1/4" ripsaw fits on the 2001 sx500r. i had one on the one i owned. mine did not have the heat exchanger protectors installed in it at all from factory. just have to trim the fingers of the track that rub on the protectors or just let them wear in. had no issues with clearance when track was tensioned to spec. as for transfer rods, they all work. just some of them are more resistant to ice build-up when you are adjusting them all the time.