Darting?

[RXONE]

My 03 RX-1 is darting like crazy! Someone here had a post on darting. I believe they put rubber shims in the rear heel of the ski to give it more down pressure on the back of the ski.
Anyone know anything about this post? Thanks

 

[RXONE]

Forgot to add

Sorry forgot to add that I'm running the OEM skis with factory carbides!

 

[RX-1MAN]

I put the Woody's Doolys on my OEM skis. Rode about 300 miles so far this season and haven't noticed the darting I did last year.

 

[SIMMER]

Hey CJ, I just decided against the Dooly's mainly because of $$$. They are pretty expensive. After seeing a few guys on the forum using them I decided to call Bergstrom Skegs http://www.bergstromskegs.com
He can set you up with the toughest set of carbides yo have ever seen and a set of "Ski Savers"...I installed them and now have 400 miles on them. Very Little darting and they held up great!!

PS. Read the information on his webaite about why darting occurs. Pretty good information and he also supplies the rubber shims as well.

 

[black john]

skis

yes the shiming of the ski works well i did it last year solved the darting completly redid it this year with a pcs of belting 12 mill thick 8)

 

[RXONE]

Thanks!

Thanks guys! But yeah the money issue is the problem with the Woodys Doolys. about $60 a piece. Whew!!!!!
Where can I find the post on the rubber shims?
Thanks again
RXWonder! You coming to our N.Y. TY ride on Jan. 28th?

 

[vmaxjohn]

read my article on darting in the Tech Page from www.totallyamaha.com It should get you on the right track.

As for how thick of a shim you need...it's what ever you need to get 1/8" gap at the front of your turning carbide with fresh bars.

This allows the skis to slice into ruts, instead of allowing the front of the skis to push the sled around. Works like a charm, and is free if you've got a skidoo buddy, he won't mind getting rid of one of his dozen blown belts laying around. good luck!

 

[RXONE]

Great!

Great article John I'll give it a go. And Thanks!

 

[RX-1MAN]

RXONE, $60 a piece :!: Is that for 6" :?: :?: I only paid $42 each, but yes they are still more expensive than single carbides.

 

[RXONE]

Vmax John

Hey Vmax John I took care of the darting problem with your idea.Wow works great! Feels like a totally different sled now. What used is a couple pieces of worn out hyfax. I cut the channels where they mount to the skid of the one side and ground them down smooth. Then used 2 stainless screws (countersunk) to hold them into place. Thanks John you da man!

 

[vmaxjohn]

Glad it worked for ya! Ride on.

 

[Yama-Crazy]

those damn things work?

I put the Woody's Doolys on my OEM skis. Rode about 300 miles so far this season and haven't noticed the darting I did last year.

they are kinda pricy I hope they work good!

 

[Honk]

CJ, The four inch doolies were only thirty bucks at the big e show this year. makes a big diff! Will you be ridin with us this year or what? Just leave pin head HOME!! HONK

 

[Smokey]

RXONE....Did you screw it to the rubber or to the saddle ???

 

[Yama-Crazy]

Dooleys

CJ, The four inch doolies were only thirty bucks at the big e show this year. makes a big diff! Will you be ridin with us this year or what? Just leave pin head HOME!! HONK

yeah but the shows over where can I get them that cheap now?