ridesrx
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I posted this on the other side too, but alot of you guys came from SRX's and Vipers. My new camo 9860 track hits the front of the rails right where the black end caps are. Really makes alot of noise. I put on 8 tooth drivers, so I assume this is because of the new approach angle from the smaller drivers. Anyone else have this problem? How do I get rid of it? I don't want to run the track too loose because I'm still a little nervous about the studs(Extreme max 1.40) hitting the heat exchanger. Any help is appreciated.
Oh ya the sled is a 2002 Viper.
Oh ya the sled is a 2002 Viper.
LazyBastard
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Well, probably would be best to go back to the bigger drivers and change the gearing instead. Larger drivers are ALWAYS better - they lower the approach angle and make you fast.
If for some reason you don't want to go back to the bigger drivers, I would suggest pulling in the limiter straps until they don't snag any more. Might cause cause heavy steering, poor transfer, and speed loss though.
If for some reason you don't want to go back to the bigger drivers, I would suggest pulling in the limiter straps until they don't snag any more. Might cause cause heavy steering, poor transfer, and speed loss though.
ridesrx
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The 8 tooth drivers were for stud clearance.
track hitting front of rails
Sounds like a recipe for disaster. You sure don't want to spear the track at speed. There are 2 solutions. You can heat and bend up the front of the rails. To do this you will have to remove the skid. It is a commonly done mod by the mountain guys. The other option is easier. Install a nose wheel kit. The first option is probably the best because you improve the approach angle. This may not be a big concern if you predominately ride groomed trails.
Sounds like a recipe for disaster. You sure don't want to spear the track at speed. There are 2 solutions. You can heat and bend up the front of the rails. To do this you will have to remove the skid. It is a commonly done mod by the mountain guys. The other option is easier. Install a nose wheel kit. The first option is probably the best because you improve the approach angle. This may not be a big concern if you predominately ride groomed trails.
Seems odd. I have seen a few Vipers with the 8 tooth drivers with out any issues. You may want to contact Max Perf. They offer a kit for the Vipers with the 1.25 tracks and see what they say. Maybe they have delt with this problem before.
Frostbite
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Can't you just tighten up your limiter straps a bit?
I have the same sound on my RX-1M now that I went to 8 tooth extroverts. I only notice it when running it on a stand though. Once there is weight on the front of the rails I don't notice it (maybe I can't hear it over the engine).
Good luck
Frosty
I have the same sound on my RX-1M now that I went to 8 tooth extroverts. I only notice it when running it on a stand though. Once there is weight on the front of the rails I don't notice it (maybe I can't hear it over the engine).
Good luck
Frosty
Red2003
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I'd be concerned with a tail landing doing the most damage. If the rear of the skid compresses and the front doesn't, its really going to drive the rails into the track. I like the idea of adding the small wheel kit to teh front of the rails. That way it couldn't dig in. Not sure about clearance issues, but it would be a safe way to fix your problem. Bending the rails also works, but I would use that as a last resort.
