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Slydog ski question

Once you have adjusted the toe-out and if was me I would set it @0 to 1/8 in total. Set the control rod to min and tighten the limter strap 1 notch. It will reduce the ski-lift considerably, but will not totally eliminate it. I have tried everything there is to try and it is still there a little, but I believe this will help. If you are a very agressive rider like myslef, then you will never be totally satified with the handling of this sled. To me, it just has to much weight transfer. Also, tighten up the rear spring and re-bound.
 

SledFreak said:
Once you have adjusted the toe-out and if was me I would set it @0 to 1/8 in total. Set the control rod to min and tighten the limter strap 1 notch. It will reduce the ski-lift considerably, but will not totally eliminate it. I have tried everything there is to try and it is still there a little, but I believe this will help. If you are a very agressive rider like myslef, then you will never be totally satified with the handling of this sled. To me, it just has to much weight transfer. Also, tighten up the rear spring and re-bound.
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Sledfreak hit my Attak set-up on the nose, I'm also running a set of SlyDogs with 6" carbides. I've also adjusted and tried different combo's but I think this is as good as it gets ( on this sled). Good luck......by the way I have 2000 plus on now and inspected the front control arm bushings and tie rod ends....... looks like everything will need to be replaced for next sason, things are starting to get worn and is developing slop or freeplay in all those components. This may be part of the problem......too loose!
 
I have a set of Slydogs for sale in the Yamaha Classifieds/ Parts and Accessories forum, approx 150 miles on them, all black with 6" carbides. Looks like I may trade in the Attak.
 
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i see this topic is still going so i,ll add my two cents in. i finally got my bergstom carbides and they made a huge difference. my setup as follows.slydog skis,four inch bergstrom triple points,ski savers,shims. i have an apex gt. with the weight taken off the front end loosen the springs till they rattle around and then turn the adjuster just to stop the rattle. shocks turn the adjuster knobs all the way in and then go seven clicks out for compression and eleven clicks out for rebound. limiter strap standard. transfer rod one line from maximum. rear spring i have the heavier spring preload at 40 mm and the rebound on the shock at standard 20 clicks out. i also have an ice ripper track. i have about 2500 miles on the sled and have had this setup for about a thousand miles and the sled works awesome. the sled rails around corners and i can go down a railway line if i want at 60 miles an hour and hold on to the bar with one hand. kubota one if you think the toe in is correct i would try shimming the skis next. if that doesn,t help there has to be something else wrong because there is no way you should have that much darting with those skis. good luck!
 
In testing I didn't notice much of a difference trying a 1/8" or 3/16" shim under the rubber block to lift the leading edge of the carbide up more. The thing that made the biggest difference was the Bergstrom Ski Saver 3/8" thick. I have these in stock with a different nut for the front stud on the carbides for $15 plus shipping.
 
I may be new to this site, but certainly not to snowmobiling and set-ups.

I have not heard one person here yet advise you on checking your ski alignment first before you set the toe. You may have already done this, but if not make sure your track is aligned properly then align your skis properly with the track so everything is straight and in line. From their proceed with your toe-out or not. The woodys duallys work great too.

Hope this helps! :rocks:
 
A question for those who use the Slydog ski. With this winter here in Vermont min. snow conditions is a given. This being said has anything been done on the '06 skiis to keep debris (pebbles, rocks, sticks, mud etc.) from build in the back of the keel? That is an issue I would be concerned about.
 
The 2006 skis had a change in keel design slightly to keep from getting rocks and debris stuck in the skis. I've ridden 750 miles in less than low snow conditions at times (on the grass, dirt, or rocks) without any problems.
 
Still have a problem after trying all of the above except transfer rod, seized still waiting warranty replacement, set at stock, 1'8" toe in and wanders bad at speed especially under deceleration. Perfectly groomed trail no problem but as soon as trail has ski indentations it gets scary at high speed. Using 6' Slydog carbides and 120 studs in stock track on Attak.
 
I agree with you Jimmie d. I'm still darting really bad. I've reduced tranfer to 25%, softened the front shocks up, played with the limiter strap, and I still feel the amount of darting is too much for a $13000 (cdn) sled. Last week, under particularily good conditions, the darting was manageable (it was a Thursday). For a short time I thought, ok, these Slydogs are ok after all. Sure enough, the next day, i'm all over the place. I got to the point of e-mailing Jamie at Slydog, to ask for his suggestions or comments. That was a week ago, I've yet to hear back from him. So, honestly, at this point, I can't recommend these skis. I think next year i'm going to try the Simmons. Sorry guys, but on this sled, Slydogs are not working for me.
 
Rode the tracks from Markdale to Dundalk, five sleds and I could not keep up with the as sled just wanted to wander all over and did not feel stable at all especially when you let off gas. Never had this problem with my Simmons. Jamie and all the guys have been great but no solution for this darting/wandering problem without all sorts of adjustments not seemingly required with other aftermarket skis. Other than this problem the skis are great.

Jim

Jim
 
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