08nytromtx16
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Hey all I have a 06 nytro and right now it really doesnt do well in any deep snow 
so I was going to get an 1.75 track and 8 tooth extros but now im kinda second guessing myself since I know it will slow me down ALOT. Will an 1.5 track and 9 tooth extros do a good enough job to get me through the real deep stuff, wheelie like a raped ape and still keep up with my buds? Also what else can be done/bought to make these sleds more capable when it the snows just to deep for it stock. Thanks for your opinions 
so I was going to get an 1.75 track and 8 tooth extros but now im kinda second guessing myself since I know it will slow me down ALOT. Will an 1.5 track and 9 tooth extros do a good enough job to get me through the real deep stuff, wheelie like a raped ape and still keep up with my buds? Also what else can be done/bought to make these sleds more capable when it the snows just to deep for it stock. Thanks for your opinions 
Turk
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Your just gonna dig a deeper trench. You must shallow the approach angle. Stock skid ain,t gonna do it.
08nytromtx16
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yah I know it will dig deeper but wont the larger lug at least give me more speed and momentum??
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I don't do a whole lot of deep powder riding. But I do have my 06 Nytro converted over to a 136" with a 1.5" Ripsaw, with intro/extro drivers.
The ripsaw isn't the best track to use for powder riding by far (I do mostly trail riding), but it does a fair job. I've been able to go through 2-3' powder with no problem. But if I stop, it's all over - I start digging.
I'm not a huge fan of top speed, so I don't worry about it much. But given a long enough run, I can still see 100+ on the speedometer (which we all know isn't very accurate at high speeds).
But, the 136" stretch on the Nytro really is the best mod you can do for this sled. It makes a world of improvement.
So I hope I helped you out a bit. If you would like more detail about the conversion I've done and how it works, just let me know.
The ripsaw isn't the best track to use for powder riding by far (I do mostly trail riding), but it does a fair job. I've been able to go through 2-3' powder with no problem. But if I stop, it's all over - I start digging.
I'm not a huge fan of top speed, so I don't worry about it much. But given a long enough run, I can still see 100+ on the speedometer (which we all know isn't very accurate at high speeds).
But, the 136" stretch on the Nytro really is the best mod you can do for this sled. It makes a world of improvement.
So I hope I helped you out a bit. If you would like more detail about the conversion I've done and how it works, just let me know.
08nytromtx16
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So you think that an 1.5 paddle track will be even better than the ripsaw? Cause I would like to keep it as a 121 just because its simpler and I love the feel of the shorter tracks ( and yes I have tried 136's) Another thing is do you guys suggest going to a smaller driver ( 8 tooth instead of 9) for increased take off and torque? Will I beable to see a huge difference if I do all these changes ? Thanks for putting up with all my noob questions but theres not many people with yammy 4 strokes in my area.
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Hmmm ... I don't know if I can answer those questions exactly. But I can give you some input.
If you are going to do a lot of powder riding, then DO NOT go with the ripsaw. It is great for traction on trails - but is sucks in the powder. It does exactly what the name suggests ... it "saws" it's way right down until you are stuck. This track does not 'scoop' the snow and keep you on top of the snow like a paddle track will.
Now there are other things to consider, such as approach angle of the skid mentioned earlier. But if you aren't going to dive into those type of mods, then make sure you choose the right track. I can't suggest what would be best for your type of riding. But it sounds like the Ripsaw would definitely be a bad choice.
Regarding lug height ... a 1.5" is as tall as you can go without making other changes. If you want to go bigger, then you have to do something to allow for clearance. Stuff like: going to an 8 tooth driver ... or ... removing the front cooling protectors ... or ... cutting clearance in the track lugs will provide you more room for the taller lugs.
I have no experience with the performance changes of going to a smaller driver. But you might also consider clutching changes to get you the neck snapping, low end punch you are looking for.
Hope that helps ....
If you are going to do a lot of powder riding, then DO NOT go with the ripsaw. It is great for traction on trails - but is sucks in the powder. It does exactly what the name suggests ... it "saws" it's way right down until you are stuck. This track does not 'scoop' the snow and keep you on top of the snow like a paddle track will.
Now there are other things to consider, such as approach angle of the skid mentioned earlier. But if you aren't going to dive into those type of mods, then make sure you choose the right track. I can't suggest what would be best for your type of riding. But it sounds like the Ripsaw would definitely be a bad choice.
Regarding lug height ... a 1.5" is as tall as you can go without making other changes. If you want to go bigger, then you have to do something to allow for clearance. Stuff like: going to an 8 tooth driver ... or ... removing the front cooling protectors ... or ... cutting clearance in the track lugs will provide you more room for the taller lugs.
I have no experience with the performance changes of going to a smaller driver. But you might also consider clutching changes to get you the neck snapping, low end punch you are looking for.
Hope that helps ....
