Explain to me Fully clipped vs clipped every third Track.

[tkuss]

I am hoping somebody can explain to me why they would go to a track that is clipped every third to a track that is fully clipped. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each track? Thanks in advance for any answers.

 

[jkenosh]

i think its a cost saving measure to only clip every third one,

 

[pro116]

It depends who you talk too.Some say the hyfax last longer with open windows but others say the closed window holds snow in.I personally like the open window better.

 

[Yamahammer485]

This is a topic which has different views on it.

Me however, I have proved it on 3 sleds that I have owned that having a fully cliped track and windows cut makes for a huge difference in slider wear, in that they dont burn off as fast, not even close!

Talked with a rep. from camoplast, and they said the narrower and un-cut windows makes for better flotation in snow. Technically he is right, as more surface area to the track, but with the windows blocked, how is lube soposed to get to the sliders???. Simple answer, it cant through rubber, so now your sliders burn off. Also, the newer style of narrower windows doesnt make the situation any better. As of right now, the current sliders on new yamaha's are wider than the track windows, meaning that there is no room for water or snow to get through the windows to the sliders, so they burn.

Advantages to a fully clipped and cut ripsaw over a stock one is an improvement in slider wear, and less rolling resistance. The coefficent of friction between plastic and rubber is greater than rubber and steel.

 

[**sj**]

why does camo do it....simple....saves steel (cost) and weight which is a constant pressure from the OEM's

 

[timc]

Track windows

Go to www.hiperfax.com and click on the "track" window. They describe the issue where the windows are narrower than the sliders and show a proceedure to widen the windows for more lube, speed and slider life.

I have been in contact with them on my '07 Attak track where every 3rd. window is closed and so there is a clip every third window. They say to make the cut on every open window. There are good pictures showing "how to".

I am going to try it. My sliders are 2/3 gone in 900 miles. If it doesn't work, I'll replace the track with a fully open & clipped one.

I'll report next season!

Tim

 

[Srxspec]

I'm told Camoplast will not offer any aftermarket closed windows tracks? Not sure if that information is correct. If you have a choice for sure go with all open windows and fully clipped if you can!