1.6" Ice Cobra on 2011-2015 Apex?

[tator]

Good to hear I loved this track on my viper. I would only expect the same results on the apex maybe better with the weight transfer. It will be going on my xtx. I did it myself on the viper and that was no fun.

 

[biffdotorg]

Tracks USA and Tracks for less seem to have the best prices. Tracks for Less was around $569, but I think Tracks USA will price match. Tracks for less had my track from Michigan to Dilworth, MN in two days. Ordered Tuesday, on my doorstep Thursday afternoon. Amazing!

 

[bigdog_mike]

Have this track on my 2006 Apex with a 144" extended from 121" and no issues at all, plus it hooks up like a beast...

 

[biffdotorg]

Ok, so here is a side benefit that I noticed. Again this is only from my first 95 miles on it. It seems quieter than the ripsaw. That drone is still there, but much less pronounced.

I guess I was listening to the engine and the chaincase whirr (waiting for it to grenade from mis-assembly) But I could actually hear the chaincase, or at least what I thought was the chaincase. I never heard that before as the drone from the ripsaw drowned out most of the other sounds.

I sure hope my chaincase is ok anyway. It was not abnormal at all, just not noticed it before.

 

[Redbeard]

Ok, so here is a side benefit that I noticed. Again this is only from my first 95 miles on it. It seems quieter than the ripsaw. That drone is still there, but much less pronounced.

I guess I was listening to the engine and the chaincase whirr (waiting for it to grenade from mis-assembly) But I could actually hear the chaincase, or at least what I thought was the chaincase. I never heard that before as the drone from the ripsaw drowned out most of the other sounds.

I sure hope my chaincase is ok anyway. It was not abnormal at all, just not noticed it before.

I had a similar conclusion with the 1.5 on my Apex as well.

 

[biffdotorg]

We had such smooth trails, I don't think I came close to bottoming my suspension yesterday. So good to say, no scratches inside the tunnel yet. Just in my driveway! Good thing I have an EazyMove cart!

I am going to need more carbide up front. Although our trails yesterday were no indication of normal conditions. It was sloppy or slick, no in between.

 

[biffdotorg]

Quick update. Did another 90 miles yesterday on harpack and icey trails these required studs and scratchers
I am very happy to report that the ice cobra performed like a Dream!

The sled stayed planted and launched like a freak I am totally amazed with its hardpack performance

Two more days and we will be testing in the Bighorns. I hope that extra lug will help

 

[crk1333]

I put one on my 2016 XTX this year. I have about 800 miles on it. It hooks up so much better than my 1.25! I had about 100 studs in my previous track. It's not quite as good on icy corners but it certainly is better than a stock track. They put the smaller drive wheels on it due to clearance. It takes about 10% off the top end sadly. New track, 8.5 hours labor, new drive wheels....it's a pricey upgrade

 

[TBay Sledhead]

You can get that back with a gearing change.

 

[greatwhite89]

I put one on my 2016 XTX this year. I have about 800 miles on it. It hooks up so much better than my 1.25! I had about 100 studs in my previous track. It's not quite as good on icy corners but it certainly is better than a stock track. They put the smaller drive wheels on it due to clearance. It takes about 10% off the top end sadly. New track, 8.5 hours labor, new drive wheels....it's a pricey upgrade

So you had the XTX 1.25" with the 8 tooth drivers. I have the 2016 XTX 1.75 with 7 tooth drivers. What were you seeing for top end with the stock set up? What are you seeing for top end now? I can get about 101 mph out of mine on the trail on hard pack.

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[PowderFalcon]

I am running the Ice Cobra 1.6" on my sidewinder. Works very well. Hooks up nicely

 

[crk1333]

So you had the XTX 1.25" with the 8 tooth drivers. I have the 2016 XTX 1.75 with 7 tooth drivers. What were you seeing for top end with the stock set up? What are you seeing for top end now? I can get about 101 mph out of mine on the trail on hard pack.

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About the same as you. It is a quieter (less drone) then the 1.25.

I don't mind the lower top speed as it pulls so hard now........ BUT i would like to have my speedo and odometer reading more accurately now.


Any ideas on how to go about that. I have to think its possible since the 1.75 factory track option has the smaller drivers

 

[TBay Sledhead]

Depends on how much high it reads, maybe take a tooth off the pickup wheel.

 

[crk1333]

Depends on how much high it reads, maybe take a tooth off the pickup wheel.

I would think there's a setting in the computer and I can take care of this. That's why I mentioned some of the stocks let's come with the smaller Drive wheel and bigger track. They don't use a different spedometer apparatus I imagine

 

[thor452]

they most likely just have a different wheel/gear for the speedo pick up. look at the parts fisch for both and see if the part number is different. I have never seen anyone change the settings in the pod for this if there was the people with 06-10 apexes could just do that and have accurate speedos and I have never heard of it on these sleds. I have seen an after market part for sport bikes to make then accurate.