Question on "ice scratchers"

[antpal22]

Ive got some hyfax wear problems ( i know join the club right?) my question is what happens to the ice scratchers when you reverse your sled , it just seems like you would bend them therefor making them useless .. not sure i want something that i cant make a mistake with

 

[apex55]

There are a few post on this forum with options that aren't effected by reverse. The attached link is to one of them but the site is down until noon today for the big model update preview. It said to check back after 12 pm est.

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/accessories/ ... model=3145

 

[apexer06]

I have the ice scratchers that mount to the underside of the running boards (I saw them on this site). They work great and I did back up with them for about 3 feet. They did bend, but were OK after I straightened them out. Now I place a bright colored Velcro tie wrap around the reverse handle to remind me I have them down. I would highly recommend them as you do not have to drill your rails or take off bogie wheels to install them like the Yamaha ones. I got mine at Royal distributors for $59 but Shade tree has them for $55

 

[grader]

any ice scratcher worth owning will not survive long in reverse, its something you have to pay attention to when they are down. i prefer the ones that bolt under the running boards as they vibrate and can be lowered or raised while on the sled. as for making mistakes we are all in the same club, chit happens. if you do back up and bend one you might be able to straighten it out. theres 2 on the sled and that leaves one for a spare.

 

[APEX 06]

Ya you don't want to back up with them.