Long Track
Extreme
Going on a 3 day sled trip this weekend and just found that both my slide rails are cracked at the rear pivot arm bolts. Will it be ok to ride like this or should I have it fixed first?
marq
Expert
Others with more experience will chime in I'm sure, but here's my thoughts:
If the cracks were by a wheel mount, I'd say big deal, thinking that the worst that could happen is that I'd lose a wheel and have premature slide wear. I'm not so sure I'd ride like though, I'd think you would have a real bad day if that let lose while going down the trail after hitting a big bump or something.
If the cracks were by a wheel mount, I'd say big deal, thinking that the worst that could happen is that I'd lose a wheel and have premature slide wear. I'm not so sure I'd ride like though, I'd think you would have a real bad day if that let lose while going down the trail after hitting a big bump or something.
AttakDog
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
If you don't have time to get it welded, (and you will have to add some reinforcement to that area or it will keep cracking) I would put a big washer on both sides for support and ride it. I rode with my rails cracked, but not there for some time before I could fix it. To reinforce it have small washers/plates made out of aluminum and tig around the area, then use a slightly longer bolt.
Yamahammer485
TY 4 Stroke Guru
This crack has formed on several attaks in the exact same spot, including mine.
I made some gussets out of stainless steel, and used existing bolts plus one additional to hold it in place.
Heres a very helpful link
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... k&start=15
I made some gussets out of stainless steel, and used existing bolts plus one additional to hold it in place.
Heres a very helpful link
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... k&start=15
shanksyamaha
TY 4 Stroke Guru
If I were you, Id try it. If you cant get it fixed intime to ride, ride it and see....
Long Track
Extreme
Thanks guys, I'm going to have it welded today and make the gussets.
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If you are going to ride, than I would limit tail landings when ever in the air. Probably best just not to get air until welded and supported.
I know when I first had the compression breaking I was reluctant to back off throttle in the air as nose of sled would drop much more than I intended. So I would stay in the throttle and tail land more than I liked. After some time I have learned to feather down on the throttle and land flat.
Be safe
Yamadoo
I know when I first had the compression breaking I was reluctant to back off throttle in the air as nose of sled would drop much more than I intended. So I would stay in the throttle and tail land more than I liked. After some time I have learned to feather down on the throttle and land flat.
Be safe
Yamadoo
Don't forget that your A$$ is on that machine,and if your an aggresive rider and it fails---YOU can't be replaced! I don't mess around with cracked anything down there..lots of pressure in points--now its cracked..do it the right way and re-place if you have time..good luck. 
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