Bergstrom Triple Carbides

[Petron]

A few weeks ago I decided to purchase the 8" Bergstrom Triples (Q18-TP8) for my RS Venture. This was the recommended choice from Scott Bergstrom after discussing my riding.

The other day I test rode my new triples & it made a world of difference. These carbides felt like I was riding on railway tracks. So easy to turn, no darting, steering on pavement for a short while was effortless, just a huge A+ in my book.

Anybody with the Yamaha RS Venture looking at new carbides I highly recommend the Bergstrom Triples.

 

[Irv]

A few weeks ago I decided to purchase the 8" Bergstrom Triples (Q18-TP8) for my RS Venture. This was the recommended choice from Scott Bergstrom after discussing my riding.

The other day I test rode my new triples & it made a world of difference. These carbides felt like I was riding on railway tracks. So easy to turn, no darting, steering on pavement for a short while was effortless, just a huge A+ in my book.

Anybody with the Yamaha RS Venture looking at new carbides I highly recommend the Bergstrom Triples.

Did you use the shims and ski savers as well?

Glad to hear you like them

 

[Petron]

Yes, installed ski savers & shims as well. Truly made an amazing difference. Turning is effortless, almost like power steering.

I rode a friends Arctic Cat which had 6" triples & loved it. When Scott recommended 8" for my sled I was a little hesitant, thinking 8" might be too much....I was wrong. I called Scott the next day to give him my report.

Highly recommended product!

 

[Irv]

Yes, installed ski savers & shims as well. Truly made an amazing difference. Turning is effortless, almost like power steering.

I rode a friends Arctic Cat which had 6" triples & loved it. When Scott recommended 8" for my sled I was a little hesitant, thinking 8" might be too much....I was wrong. I called Scott the next day to give him my report.

Highly recommended product!

I was too, so I am glad to hear the 8" ones work great.

Just curious, did you use the thick or thinner shims and savers and did you test/try both before deciding on your final set-up?

Thanks

 

[Petron]

I was too, so I am glad to hear the 8" ones work great.

Just curious, did you use the thick or thinner shims and savers and did you test/try both before deciding on your final set-up?

Thanks

Irv, I installed the thick ski savers (3/8") & shims. It is said that the thicker the ski savers are the less darting occurs, plus it's what Scott recommended. Also, I test rode the thick ones on a friends sled (he had the 6" triples) so I knew what to expect. Hope this helps.

 

[snow tundra]

I had them on my 06 rs venture they lasted 8000 miles no darting

 

[Irv]

I was too, so I am glad to hear the 8" ones work great.

Just curious, did you use the thick or thinner shims and savers and did you test/try both before deciding on your final set-up?

Thanks

Irv, I installed the thick ski savers (3/8") & shims. It is said that the thicker the ski savers are the less darting occurs, plus it's what Scott recommended. Also, I test rode the thick ones on a friends sled (he had the 6" triples) so I knew what to expect. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info and pic Petron, appreciate it

 

[BombaPolaYama]

I was too, so I am glad to hear the 8" ones work great.

Just curious, did you use the thick or thinner shims and savers and did you test/try both before deciding on your final set-up?

Thanks

Irv, I installed the thick ski savers (3/8") & shims. It is said that the thicker the ski savers are the less darting occurs, plus it's what Scott recommended. Also, I test rode the thick ones on a friends sled (he had the 6" triples) so I knew what to expect. Hope this helps.

Looks like your ski saver is wider than the ski keel - might that cause it to hook in objects, etc? I have the 8" triple points as well and it turns fine except the skis are a bit washy in loose snow but that is not a carbide issue.

 

[Irv]

I was too, so I am glad to hear the 8" ones work great.

Just curious, did you use the thick or thinner shims and savers and did you test/try both before deciding on your final set-up?

Thanks

Irv, I installed the thick ski savers (3/8") & shims. It is said that the thicker the ski savers are the less darting occurs, plus it's what Scott recommended. Also, I test rode the thick ones on a friends sled (he had the 6" triples) so I knew what to expect. Hope this helps.

Looks like your ski saver is wider than the ski keel - might that cause it to hook in objects, etc? I have the 8" triple points as well and it turns fine except the skis are a bit washy in loose snow but that is not a carbide issue.

Mine are as well with my Curve skis, but the replies I received all said not to worry about it as they don't interfere with anything.

I haven't installed mine yet but will give a report once I can get some decent miles on them.

 

[Petron]

Looks like your ski saver is wider than the ski keel -

The ski saver essentially makes the keel wider in return prevents darting by not following others grooves because the ski savers are wider than most stock keels.

Last season I put on 500 miles with a pair of 6" triples (ski savers & shims) and this year around 150 miles with 8" triples. The difference between Bergstroms & Woody's were night & day. Woody's certainly makes a great product, but for my application I'm glad I made the investment on Bergstroms. The product also has a proven record on lasting longer, you truly get your moneys worth.

 

[BombaPolaYama]

Maybe there is an advantage to the saver being wider as it should catch snow and have more bite when turning. I asked because I have the 7" Utility ski and the ski saver fits flush with the keel on mine.