I've got a 2007 Attak GT, and love it, but think it'd be such a better sled in a 144" length. Here's what I ride, and why I just don't get a mountain sled....
I ride the UP, WI, and made one trip to Grand Lake, CO several years. Mostly as of late though, it's been the Keweenaw penninsula. Well, after this recent trip of low snow, my cousin wants to go out west. Well, instead of renting, or buying a new mountain sled, I was thinking of making my Attak into something I can ride on trails, boon dock, and take out west. I don't have to be the guy who makes it to the top of every mountain or make the highest mark. I just want something I can ride in the powder well, and still ride on trails back home.
I'm considering a complete skid so I have the lower approach angle. Could my skid handle rail extensions? What about my suspension geometry? I think I'd rather have a new skid. I'm considering a 1.5" or 1.75" track or maybe leave it a 1.25" studded track for UP / WI trail riding and boondocking, and then have a 2" track for trips out west.
Would the 153" off a Nytro MTX sled work? I may be able to get one of those and a track... Could I cut the 2.25" track down to a 1.75"?
Oh, I know I'll also have to extend my tunnel, and get mountain type skis.
I apprecaite your input greatly on this.
What does everyone think? Anyone got pics?
I ride the UP, WI, and made one trip to Grand Lake, CO several years. Mostly as of late though, it's been the Keweenaw penninsula. Well, after this recent trip of low snow, my cousin wants to go out west. Well, instead of renting, or buying a new mountain sled, I was thinking of making my Attak into something I can ride on trails, boon dock, and take out west. I don't have to be the guy who makes it to the top of every mountain or make the highest mark. I just want something I can ride in the powder well, and still ride on trails back home.
I'm considering a complete skid so I have the lower approach angle. Could my skid handle rail extensions? What about my suspension geometry? I think I'd rather have a new skid. I'm considering a 1.5" or 1.75" track or maybe leave it a 1.25" studded track for UP / WI trail riding and boondocking, and then have a 2" track for trips out west.
Would the 153" off a Nytro MTX sled work? I may be able to get one of those and a track... Could I cut the 2.25" track down to a 1.75"?
Oh, I know I'll also have to extend my tunnel, and get mountain type skis.
I apprecaite your input greatly on this.
What does everyone think? Anyone got pics?
I just put a 144 kit on my Attak, the approach angle needs to be changed to make the Attak a great off trail machine. The best setup seems to be a 136 Expert X set back with a 144 track under it! The Approach angle is almost nothing with this setup. A few have done it on this site, not sure what their results have been so far.
ult680 said:
So how do you like the 144 kit? How much improvement off trail? did you try any suspension adjustments after you got the 144 on?
Not enough snow around here to tell. I geared down and had Pioneer redo the valving. It might be a little stiff, we will see with more ride time.
Compared to a buddys Attak that I was dead even with last year, I can pull him about 3 to 5 lengths. From bottom to top it still out runs the stock Attak.
Compared to a buddys Attak that I was dead even with last year, I can pull him about 3 to 5 lengths. From bottom to top it still out runs the stock Attak.
Does a 16 inch wide track fit in these tunnels? A 144 x 16 track would add floatation. I think I had read before that a 136 x 16 inch track would equal a 144 x 15 inch track as far as footprint for floatation. is this right?
If so, then does a 144x16 equal something close to a 153x15?
If so, then does a 144x16 equal something close to a 153x15?
yes these tracks fit under, I think you have to grind down the chaincase bolt. Not completely sure on that.
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Joel forget all that work and come get my m6 to use. That 600cc 153 challenger track will take you anywhere you want to go. Seriously the thing is a blast to ride out west and will work way better than the yami-dave
Joel forget all that work and come get my m6 to use. That 600cc 153 challenger track will take you anywhere you want to go. Seriously the thing is a blast to ride out west and will work way better than the yami-dave
