Jimdevjr
Veteran
Not that it's applicable, but I'll share with you my experience anyways. Maybe it is!!
Bought an 09 XTX with 700 miles on it, studded from the previous owner, otherwise stock. New, right?? Sled was in absolutely brand new condition. No questions. Before riding it, I performed a full inspection to the best of my abilities (I go through ALOT of stuff with a fine toothed comb)
What I found was that the stud pattern was NOT the correct pattern for the XTX. As a result, the back of the studs were coming in contact with
the bottom sides of the shock (maybe a few other points). That caused a MAJOR burr on the bottom of the shock were the the backs of the studs
were literally thrashing the shock. I'm talking about a burr 3/32 or larger in length, and very strong. Mise well of had a razorblade mounted to the shock.
Fortunately for me, the guy had it studded right before his last ride. It started to show witness on the track, but very minimal in my opinion. I ended
up taking the skid out, grinding, polishing every spot I found that had been contacted by the studs, and removing the studs that were the culprits.
I would honestly say If I didn't catch that, it would of eventually ripped the track, and I woulda lost it.
Food for thought.
Bought an 09 XTX with 700 miles on it, studded from the previous owner, otherwise stock. New, right?? Sled was in absolutely brand new condition. No questions. Before riding it, I performed a full inspection to the best of my abilities (I go through ALOT of stuff with a fine toothed comb)
What I found was that the stud pattern was NOT the correct pattern for the XTX. As a result, the back of the studs were coming in contact with
the bottom sides of the shock (maybe a few other points). That caused a MAJOR burr on the bottom of the shock were the the backs of the studs
were literally thrashing the shock. I'm talking about a burr 3/32 or larger in length, and very strong. Mise well of had a razorblade mounted to the shock.
Fortunately for me, the guy had it studded right before his last ride. It started to show witness on the track, but very minimal in my opinion. I ended
up taking the skid out, grinding, polishing every spot I found that had been contacted by the studs, and removing the studs that were the culprits.
I would honestly say If I didn't catch that, it would of eventually ripped the track, and I woulda lost it.
Food for thought.
Dr. FeeLGooD
VIP Member
The white spot you can see on the 2nd pic was caused by rubbing on the metal loops in the upper front of the skid. There was several of them on both edges. My new track does not have these. Not sure whats up with that.
I was not the original purchaser and did not pursue warranty. If you look at my first pic, the right side seems a little "mashed" Dunno if I hit something, and it finally let go or it may have even been damaged before I bought it. Or, its just the way it tore. Anyone have any success with campolast warranty?
I was not the original purchaser and did not pursue warranty. If you look at my first pic, the right side seems a little "mashed" Dunno if I hit something, and it finally let go or it may have even been damaged before I bought it. Or, its just the way it tore. Anyone have any success with campolast warranty?
