Installed a 136 EZ-Ryde skid and a Freeride track in my RTX, which required relocating the front and rear arms. I ended up with about 1.5" clearance between the track and tunnel. So I'm wondering whether I need to be concerned about damaging the track and/or tunnel, and if I should consider installing tunnel protectors, which will really reduce the track-to-tunnel clearance.
Also ... Although I haven't completed a track alignment yet, the track does seem tight under the rail caps. I know that it's a new track, and that it will eventually loosen some, but I'm wondering whether I should add anti-stab wheels.
I can't figure out how post images directly here, so I've just put up the links below. Would really appreciate your opinions based on what you see. As always, thanks in advance for your replies.
EZ-Ryde 136 with Freeride track: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020197.jpg?t=1333118071
Tunnel Clearance: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020196.jpg?t=1333118071
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020204.jpg?t=1333118071
Rail-caps against the track: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020193.jpg?t=1333118071
Also ... Although I haven't completed a track alignment yet, the track does seem tight under the rail caps. I know that it's a new track, and that it will eventually loosen some, but I'm wondering whether I should add anti-stab wheels.
I can't figure out how post images directly here, so I've just put up the links below. Would really appreciate your opinions based on what you see. As always, thanks in advance for your replies.
EZ-Ryde 136 with Freeride track: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020197.jpg?t=1333118071
Tunnel Clearance: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020196.jpg?t=1333118071
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020204.jpg?t=1333118071
Rail-caps against the track: http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/mindmiller/P1020193.jpg?t=1333118071
Its weird how the skid doesnt sit flat on the floor.All the pressure seems to be on the center shock.Maybe with you on the sled everything sits normally?Otherwise I would be looking for some advice from the company that made the skid.
PhazerMeBro
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I think he has the back of the sled off the ground.
smalltownpower
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i'd deffinitly throw an anti stab kit on there. only like 50 bucks, and will save you some money sooner or later
PhazerMeBro said:
I think you are right.If so then that track is way to tight and could even be holding the suspension compressed in rear.
Thanks for the input guys. I do have the sled off the ground in that pic. It's kinda hard to see, but a rope is tied to the bumper and the back of the sled is hanging between a ladder - one of those little giant imitations. When the sled is on the ground, the tension of the track under the rail caps is slightly less. I haven't finished the track alignment yet, so track tension is most likely too tight as cannondale points out. I also have to play with shock adjustments, which might change things some.
I've asked the same questions in the general discussion section, and so far the consensus seems to be to install anti stab wheels, but that I should be okay without tunnel protectors ... so that's the advice I plan to follow. I have a call into the guys at EZ-Ryde, but they are busy testing new suspensions in Idaho and won't be able to answer my questions for a couple of weeks. I'll definately wait to hear what they have to say, but anti stab wheels are easy enough to install and certainly won't make things worse. Thanks again for the help.
I've asked the same questions in the general discussion section, and so far the consensus seems to be to install anti stab wheels, but that I should be okay without tunnel protectors ... so that's the advice I plan to follow. I have a call into the guys at EZ-Ryde, but they are busy testing new suspensions in Idaho and won't be able to answer my questions for a couple of weeks. I'll definately wait to hear what they have to say, but anti stab wheels are easy enough to install and certainly won't make things worse. Thanks again for the help.
