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I’m new to a 2016 viper xtx (non-turbo).
For our riding the 1.6” track (2.86 pitch) does not cut it.
I have a 141” x 2.25” track (3.0pitch) for it.
Where do I start here?
New drivers first?
Gearing need changing?
Clutch kit?
Any direction offered would be helpful!!
For our riding the 1.6” track (2.86 pitch) does not cut it.
I have a 141” x 2.25” track (3.0pitch) for it.
Where do I start here?
New drivers first?
Gearing need changing?
Clutch kit?
Any direction offered would be helpful!!
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Since you are changing the drivers, I might suggest a new driveshaft with the new drivers.... It's likely that the previous owner has a spun driveshaft and starting fresh (with some form of driveshaft saver like BOP driveshaft saver) is a wise investment. It's what I did when changing drivers to get a new pitch to go 144" for more track options.
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Thanks for that.
What size of drivers should i look for with the 3.0 pitch?
I know some XTX's came with a 2.25" but I'm having a hard time finding a parts breakdown of those sleds - i was just going to copy that set up.
But now I'm diving in, and not sure how to piece this together.
Do I need to look at gearing or is the stock XTX gears suitable?
Probaly clutching would be a bigger benefit just with the extra track weight alone??
What size of drivers should i look for with the 3.0 pitch?
I know some XTX's came with a 2.25" but I'm having a hard time finding a parts breakdown of those sleds - i was just going to copy that set up.
But now I'm diving in, and not sure how to piece this together.
Do I need to look at gearing or is the stock XTX gears suitable?
Probaly clutching would be a bigger benefit just with the extra track weight alone??
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so i found the parts list for the 2015 xtx that came with a 141" x 2.25" track.
What i see is
- gearing is the same at 21/41 as my 2016.
- driver looks like a 7T x 3.0 instead of the 8T x 2.86 mine has.
am i correct just to fine the 7T x 3.0 drivers from an MTX and should be good to go?
What i see is
- gearing is the same at 21/41 as my 2016.
- driver looks like a 7T x 3.0 instead of the 8T x 2.86 mine has.
am i correct just to fine the 7T x 3.0 drivers from an MTX and should be good to go?


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Yes your correct, 7T x 3.0 for that 2.25 power claw track. Its a great track too. Your gears will be fine
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Thanks for the confirmation!
I can’t wait to try out that track, I think it’ll really wake up the performance in the off trail snow!
I can’t wait to try out that track, I think it’ll really wake up the performance in the off trail snow!
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