Track Deflection

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I don't own a fish scale to adjust it the proper way. With the back of the sled on a stand and zero weight on the track what should the track deflection be?

BTW, it's a 2001 SRX 700S.

Thanks!!!
 
DV8 said:
Do you lift weights? 2 10lb weights in the center of skid.. adjust accordingly.
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X2. I use a 20lb dumbell. Dont use it for anything else. I should not sure if ill be alble to zip up the bibs this year. Im almost afraid to try!!!
 
gallon of water is almost 8 lbs, milks a little heavier, if your set on doing the weight method. personally, i would use ondatrails method, although thats not the method i use.
 
OnDaTrail said:
Push down with your hand and measure 1.5". Just a good firm push, don't go crazy.
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My O.C. neighbor.....Can you elaborate on this method? Push down where? Measure 1.5" where? Mid rail?

Same thing with the weight (dumbell or gallon of liquid) method. Maybe a "Measuring rack deflection for dummies" step by step method?

--Steve (O.C.)
 
NY AttakGT said:
My O.C. neighbor.....Can you elaborate on this method? Push down where? Measure 1.5" where? Mid rail?

Same thing with the weight (dumbell or gallon of liquid) method. Maybe a "Measuring rack deflection for dummies" step by step method?

--Steve (O.C.)
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depending on equipment (studs or no studs) I run as loose as possible.

If I remember correctly at least 3/4" deflection with no weight to start. Check alignment, tighten the axle and ride. If ratcheting occurs under WOT, tighten roughly one turn and re-ride test.

I think I've gone a bit tighter from there because of slight contact of the studs due to balloning but the looser the faster... and less stressful.

Alignment is more critical than exact tension, IMO.
 
like snomofo says, run it as loose as you can without it ratcheting under load. it's free horsepower. settings in the book are too tight for nothing.
 
staggs65 said:
i agree with non extros i run as loose as i can with no ratcheting but with extros that would be pretty darn loose
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Good point Jeff. I've never run extroverts but would imagine you could run them way too loose.
 
snomofo said:
Good point Jeff. I've never run extroverts but would imagine you could run them way too loose.
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I run extroverts on all the sleds and you are right about being able to go too loose as I have done that.

With extroverts I have found the best way to set my track deflection on my 144" :
-put sled on track stand so track is well off the ground
-where track is hanging lowest, inspect distance between the top of the lowest internal lug and bottom of slider
-adjust track tension evenly so the top of lowest internal lug is flush with bottom of slider[both sides]

I have found that setting to be as loose as they need to be run.
 
sideshowBob said:
I run extroverts on all the sleds and you are right about being able to go too loose as I have done that.

With extroverts I have found the best way to set my track deflection on my 144" :
-put sled on track stand so track is well off the ground
-where track is hanging lowest, inspect distance between the top of the lowest internal lug and bottom of slider
-adjust track tension evenly so the top of lowest internal lug is flush with bottom of slider[both sides]

I have found that setting to be as loose as they need to be run.
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I definitely like this idea. No tape measure or weights necessary. Seems nice and loose too!
 
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