camoplast thanks for nothing

[charlie]

so this year i put a new track on my 2010 apex ripsaw i installed 96 woodys studs on the pre marked nubs. first ride i ripped out 6 studs i torqued every studs to 15 lbs. i call camoplast and woodys. woodys replaced all my studs for nothing and told me that some of the camoplast tracks with the part # i have, had some problems with cords that shifted during manufacturing so there is no cords in the spot that studs are marked the next ride the track started to de-laminat camoplast told me cause a dealer didnt install the track that i was S.O.L. woodys was great to deal with and camoplast are terible so this year i put two tracks on in 2500 miles first one after 600 miles..

 

[Grimm]

That sucks...I say keep harassing them...phone calls, emails and registered letters...until they come up to the plate and satisfy your complaint.

Unfortunately, Camoplast basically has a monopoly on tracks.

Btw, I feel that 96 studs on an Apex is far too few for that kind of horsepower...too much strain on them. Imo, 144 studs minimum for the shorty. If you are looking at studs for safety, ie, safer braking, icy corners, etc., I'd recommend a pre-studded Ice Ripper or Ice Attack track. No worries about stud pullouts, heat exchanger punctures, plus zero maintenance.

 

[charlie]

i am this is bull the dealer was even said it was not right and told them they should look after me cause they are a good customer for camoplast and i am a good customer to them

 

[pro116]

No offense but 96 studs in an apex your asking for them to tear out.

 

[charlie]

well thanks for that

 

[snoprof6]

pending on riding style, aggressive riding - yes
trail cruiser - not so much

 

[Newfie Apex]

crap track

My buddy owns a 08 IQ 600 He had a new ripsaw "non studded" track put on sled when he bought it...Went for a run, easy Ontario trail run and when he got home a big chunk of the track delaminated...he had to remove track ....track had less than 100 miles....Your not the only one that has had issues..........l

 

[blue er]

1 stud per hp is the best formula to go by and as far as i am concerned dump the tall nuts, maybe they stiffen the stud up but i want the stud to bend not tear out of the track
been down this road and i am on my 3rd track now i have 144 studs regular sized nuts woodys steel double and single backers no more tear outs or issues after 2000km this year still looks perfect

 

[kinger]

Wow I would be PO'ed! Track change on yammies are a lot of work!

Camoplast wouldn't hear the end of it from me!

 

[rindtj]

We had a rip with one pullout in about 5000 miles. Tip few studs? Yes, but no way should that happen in 600 miles.

 

[andrew1984]

I agree, shouldn't happen. I've had the same track(kimpex) and studs for 6000 + km and no signs of stud tears. 95% trail riding though.

 

[charlie]

Yes it makes me vary in happy that no one will stand behind what they sell anymore

 

[CaptCaper]

This is aweful..one of them don't have the right info.
Did you use Woody's recommended stud length and pattern?

 

[charlie]

I was using 96 woodys on the pre marked holes woodys told me I should of had 144 but the pre marked patern is set up by woody for camoplast

 

[CaptCaper]

I'm confused.
What size and type of studs? 1.325? GoldDigger? or what.
Why would you need a new track for a 2010? also what track exactly? Exact OEM replacement type Ripsaw with 1.25 lug's?