bluemonster1
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I ran my sleds today along the property line along the field.There were some 3 feet snow drifts to plow thru,that was fun.Ran the SXR600 thru them drifts and mashed them down.Then brought out the beast ..the SRX and did some speed runs.SRX can accelerate good,but the traction sucks right now.Both sleds are at least launching at 8100 to 8200 when pinning it,so that is great.It was around -20C today and the SRX was having that high idle problem again.Last weekend it didn't.I adlusted the fuel screws to 2.5 turns out and adjusted idle screw,was better.
One thing I noticed when putting the SRX in the shed,and up on stand is that the mrginal snow wheels at the front of the rails don't want to turn.Seems like they sit put as track turns,don't like this.I think they are Max.Perf. ones where the bearings are built into them.EXCITERFAN,since I bought the skid from you,you said there is a way to remove them bearings.Is it difficult,otherwise I will just remove them wheels.The ones on my SXR are spinning good.Since adjusting track tension a few weeks back and running sled for a few miles,looks like track hang is larger now,maybe about an inch space between track and rails.I might be thinking that is to much.Will have to get the fish scale out again and re-adjust.
One thing I noticed when putting the SRX in the shed,and up on stand is that the mrginal snow wheels at the front of the rails don't want to turn.Seems like they sit put as track turns,don't like this.I think they are Max.Perf. ones where the bearings are built into them.EXCITERFAN,since I bought the skid from you,you said there is a way to remove them bearings.Is it difficult,otherwise I will just remove them wheels.The ones on my SXR are spinning good.Since adjusting track tension a few weeks back and running sled for a few miles,looks like track hang is larger now,maybe about an inch space between track and rails.I might be thinking that is to much.Will have to get the fish scale out again and re-adjust.
Yamidude59
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you want a good inch with 22 lbs on the track for proper tension, everyone has different theories on track tension.
bluemonster1
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hey yamidude,I don't want track to tight either and to loose will cause ratcheting.Like I was saying,I'll get the scale out and re-adjust and at the same time do something about them marginal wheels.I need every mph I can get...lol
Yamidude59
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yea, serious drag with those wheels not spinning. Those bearings can be repacked.
not bashing on track tension i was just saying... sorry
not bashing on track tension i was just saying... sorry
bluemonster1
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thanks for your help,no bashing of any kind here.Just like opinions,as there are many.Some guys run their tracks with 2 inch sag,not me...lol.Don't need my track passing me on a speed run.....lol.
bluemonster1
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hey yami...you guys got snow,because we are getting screwed this season again.I don't understand what is happening with winters anymore.We need one BIG friggin Snowstorm and soon..like 3 feet or something all at once,that will do it.Could be a bad riding season again.
Yamidude59
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ahhh! be optimistic! we got 12 inches on the ground here and 2-4 coming
Last year we had great snow too, farmers almanac was saying another big snow year.... So far its looking promising... its about time that the snow decides to fall when its supposed to in december.
Last year we had great snow too, farmers almanac was saying another big snow year.... So far its looking promising... its about time that the snow decides to fall when its supposed to in december.
bluewho
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Blue it sounds like you are getting pumped after hearing that old triple singing the national ampthom again.Going to fire up the beast in the east tommorro like i have for the last ten years now.I no i will be smileing too.
bluemonster1
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hey blue..at least you have snow..right.We are lacking it here.Maybe about an hours drive east of Winnipeg they got 1 foot of snow.
Yamidude59
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Snow will come bm1
bluewho
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I am the same here it is white but if you go a hour north there is anywere from a foot to 2 foot on the ground.Started to get cold the last week so with any luck the trails will be ready for xmas.
bluemonster1
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well it is snowing here right now,so will keep my fingers crossed.Maybe all my lawn will get covered...lol
bluewho
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We have a blizzard going on this morn!Dropped 3"in a hour and is cold as a popcycle.Nuten beter dander snow on sunday.
bluemonster1
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bluewho
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OH MAN as soon as i said that the sun came out and it stoped?
Danger Dog
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Yamidude59 said:
You want more than that or you will burn up hyfax.1to 1 1/2inchs hanging is more like it. Hyfax will last for 2000 miles depending on conditions. Unless you like changing them.
bluemonster1
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Yamidude59
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Nice sled. cool headlight cover.
bluemonster1
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I got the sled into the heated garage and checked out the track tension again.I just left it the way it was.With 16 lbs pull on the scale,I had about 1 3/8" sag.The new 7.5" rear wheels all all aligned good,not rubbing on any cogs.It took me about 4 removals of the rear axle and getting the spacers just right.Track measures about 1 3/8" out to the edge of track to the side of the hy-hax and distance on each rear wheel to edge of the track is also equal.So my track is alined pretty good.I think with 22 lbs of pull on the track,I have 1.5" sag.Also them marginal wheels are spinning after all,they are not seized..my bad.
I still have a fast idle down effect going on.Throttle cable is not tight,have the stock pilots installed.I cranked the idle screw down somemore and opened the fuel screws to 2 3/8 turns out.Seems to come down fairly good now.I have mid grade fuel in the tank,I will be going with Premium fuel (91) octane.Maybe that is why my DCS came on once today.I have no hesitation going on from launch either and that hangup I had last season,which was clutch parts worn out,is non existent now since clutches are totally re-built.
Just waiting for some serious snow and good times.
I still have a fast idle down effect going on.Throttle cable is not tight,have the stock pilots installed.I cranked the idle screw down somemore and opened the fuel screws to 2 3/8 turns out.Seems to come down fairly good now.I have mid grade fuel in the tank,I will be going with Premium fuel (91) octane.Maybe that is why my DCS came on once today.I have no hesitation going on from launch either and that hangup I had last season,which was clutch parts worn out,is non existent now since clutches are totally re-built.
Just waiting for some serious snow and good times.
Yamidude59
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Hey bluemonster check this out for my town....... Monday Night
Not as cold. Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Tuesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation of 6 to 7 inches. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 20 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
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Tuesday Night
Colder...brisk. Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 10 to 13 inches. Lows around 14. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Not as cold. Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Tuesday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation of 6 to 7 inches. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 20 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
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Tuesday Night
Colder...brisk. Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 10 to 13 inches. Lows around 14. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.