Split Rail Users

[Sevey]

You guys with Split Rails ever have problems with the rubber boot at the bottom of the spindle working its way under the ski toward the back (and is no longer centered)?

If so, whats the easiest trick to work it back into place. Dont want to undo the bolt cause of the retarded 3 prong fastener and I'll break the loctite.

I think what happens on mine is; when its froze with the ski rotating, the ice slowly works the boot to the back.

Anyway, I cant be the only guy to have this problem. Pain in the a__.
MS

 

[shadow44]

Grizztracks had a thread about this last year I think, pm him and he may be able to help

 

[grizztracks]

I worked on one a couple of years back that kicked out the rubbers. One side was gone and the other torn so I removed the ski to replace them. Those ski pins are tough to get out. Use a heat gun on the pins to brake the loctite before attempting to turn them and put a little silicon adhesive under the rubbers to hold them in place.

 

[yamakazie]

I have pushed them back 3 times and now they are all lost. I wonder if there has been an update. My skis flop everywhere

 

[Sevey]

Glad I am not the only one. Usually I would spot them working their way out, but its been so cold for so long that part of the ski is always covered in snow and ice. I should have paid more attention since I know it can happen.

i am trying to avoid undoing the main bolt, I bought the new fittings that go in the socket but it still is a pain. The way the weather is headed there are only a few more rides left this season.
Will try again. I like the idea of fastening them to the bottom of the ski - thanks Grizz.

After running these skis for awhile, i enjoy them - but if you plan on racking up some serious km's on them - from a maintenance standpoint they are a hassle to work on. Just my 10 cents.
MS

 

[yamakazie]

Copy that. I seem to have a lot of play in mine. I think the bushings are shot. Probably from the lack of rubber letting them plan the ground so hard. I've been meaning to call but with the season dwindling I'm losing interest

 

[Sevey]

Its definitely a summer job. Messing around with the loctite in the winter is a pain. Get the new tool to helps take of their specialized fittings. I found its a 2 person job to take them off and put them on. Its a b_tch to try and hold both sides on your own and torque them up. Clean your bushings, I was surprised at the shape the bushings were in, they held up well. I could have cleaned them and reused them - but replaced them all. Heads up, replacing them is not cheap.
MS

 

[grizztracks]

When I worked on them I had to use a C-clamp to hold enough pressure on the spanner removal tools to keep them from slipping. Once they broke free it wasn't to bad getting the pins out.

 

[Alphadog]

just bought a set last week i definitely will pay attention to this can not wait to try them but snow all gone

 

[Sevey]

For trail riding I have really enjoyed them. Turning effort is way less, makes the sled really responsive and keeps up with the new chasiss.
No regrets.
MS

 

[YamBam]

5500 miles on mine. No issues. The chrome has rusted on the sides where the wrenches fit in. Disassembled for the first time this spring. Bushings, rubber stops and bolts were fine. No problem using the wrenches. Hmmm loctite on the treads... Maybe I forgot something .....