SRX 1" track question

[02ViperMody44]

Contemplating buying a new SRX, but hate the idea of having to replace the track right off the bat. A lot of money to spend on top of the purchase. Are these sleds any good with the 1" track and studded? Or is the 1" track a complete waste of time. Groomed trails and lakes is where I ride. Just looking for opinions on those that bought the SRX and rode the 1" stock track. How bad is the traction? How many studs are you putting in if you did run it?
Thanks

 

[ROCKERDAN]

For trail riding and lakes the 1" will work well....it wont have the longevity of the Rip2 though IMO. It will be faster on top end.

I typically install my track of choice on EVERY sled I have ever bought(til the rip2) and I have always worked the track into my deal. Dealer gets me my track of choice, I take sled home and install new track myself, give him back stock track, all for same price.

I would be more concerned about the lowered ride height and less suspension travel for those rough days, then the track too be honest.

Dan

 

[klr650r]

If it was me, it'd get a driver change and a 136" Ice Attak...It's a great pre-studded track. Mediocre traction, no rad damage, and good top end. Everything you need for a high speed trail machine.
But I despise the 137" platform.

 

[PowderFalcon]

That track with adequate studs hooks and works really well on hard pack and lake running. The issue i had with mine is if there is any substantial amount of snow on the trail, you will spin. if you have great trail conditions or on the lake, it hooks and hauls the mail !!

 

[ROCKERDAN]

That track with adequate studs hooks and works really well on hard pack and lake running. The issue i had with mine is if there is any substantial amount of snow on the trail, you will spin. if you have great trail conditions or on the lake, it hooks and hauls the mail !!

Good review from a current SRX owner. I figured as much but nice to confirm. I have had 1" tracks pretty much my entire life, and now have come to really like the 1.25 rip2 style track.

If there was a blue SRX for 2020 I would have likely gone that route and added a 1.25" rip2 fully clipped(without silent bumps) myself.

Dan

 

[02ViperMody44]

For trail riding and lakes the 1" will work well....it wont have the longevity of the Rip2 though IMO. It will be faster on top end.

I typically install my track of choice on EVERY sled I have ever bought(til the rip2) and I have always worked the track into my deal. Dealer gets me my track of choice, I take sled home and install new track myself, give him back stock track, all for same price.

I would be more concerned about the lowered ride height and less suspension travel for those rough days, then the track too be honest.

Dan

They show to have the same travel of suspension compating the Sidewinder LE(Not a fan of the blue on powder blue) to the SRX . The only difference being the SRX has Dual Rate Springs on the front.

Front Shocks
Fox® 1.5 Zero™ iQS® w/SRX Dual Rate Springs
Fox® 1.5 Zero™ iQS®


Front Travel
10" (254mm) (SRX)
10" (254mm)

Rear Suspension
Dual Shock SR 137 (SRX)
Dual Shock SR 137

Rear Shock(s)
Fox® 2.0 Zero™ iQS® (SRX)
Fox® 2.0 Zero™ iQS®


Rear Travel
13.5" (343mm) (SRX)
13.5" (343mm)


Center Shock
Monotube Alum-HP GAS 1.5 (SRX)
Monotube Alum-HP GAS 1.5

 

[02ViperMody44]

That track with adequate studs hooks and works really well on hard pack and lake running. The issue i had with mine is if there is any substantial amount of snow on the trail, you will spin. if you have great trail conditions or on the lake, it hooks and hauls the mail !!

That's what I was afraid of. Where I ride mostly in the Old Forge, NY Area(s) and there is quite a bit of fresh snow on trails at times, and not always great groomed conditions with hard-pack. So I guess that would have to be a concern in purchasing this sled.

 

[GoFast4me]

I rode the 2019 SRX on trails covered in a great deal of powder snow which would not pack down even after a good groom and cold nights. Needed more moisture... anyway rode for 60 miles after riding my 1.25" tracked AC ZR 8000 180 miles total 240 mile day. Near Bernard Lake in Ontario.

Both sleds were set up good. Both experienced the same looseness that comes from new snow or unpacked snow in large quantities. Both had similar rotation out of corners which is what I prefer.

So with regard to 1" vs. 1.25" for trail riding and riding hard and fast I personally don't think it is a huge difference if at all. Just to be clear we were running hard and fast on good and bad trails all day.

After riding the SRX my sled is for sale and will be spring checking one.

 

[02ViperMody44]

I rode the 2019 SRX on trails covered in a great deal of powder snow which would not pack down even after a good groom and cold nights. Needed more moisture... anyway rode for 60 miles after riding my 1.25" tracked AC ZR 8000 180 miles total 240 mile day. Near Bernard Lake in Ontario.

Both sleds were set up good. Both experienced the same looseness that comes from new snow or unpacked snow in large quantities. Both had similar rotation out of corners which is what I prefer.

So with regard to 1" vs. 1.25" for trail riding and riding hard and fast I personally don't think it is a huge difference if at all. Just to be clear we were running hard and fast on good and bad trails all day.

After riding the SRX my sled is for sale and will be spring checking one.

Yes, I tend to ride as you describe! I just know how my Apex XTX is with the 1.25" ripsaw, and just couldn't imagine putting a shorter, smaller lug track on a larger HP sled.

 

[GoFast4me]

Yea, I was surprised it do so well. The way they bill out the SW SRX as a lake racer you would think it can't do well on the trail. Not so at all.

In fact with the lower center of gravity you would think it would be a benefit in the twisties.

 

[PowderFalcon]

Yea, I was surprised it do so well. The way they bill out the SW SRX as a lake racer you would think it can't do well on the trail. Not so at all.

In fact with the lower center of gravity you would think it would be a benefit in the twisties.

My SRX rails on the trails. The suspension is the best i've ever had

 

[02ViperMody44]

Yea, I was surprised it do so well. The way they bill out the SW SRX as a lake racer you would think it can't do well on the trail. Not so at all.

In fact with the lower center of gravity you would think it would be a benefit in the twisties.

Was the SRX you drove, studded up pretty good?

 

[GoFast4me]

Was the SRX you drove, studded up pretty good?

It was fully studded and suspension was adjusted including pulling up on limiter strap.

 

[thor452]

I switched my ripsaw 1.25 for a ice tech 1" pre-studded on my apex then I supercharged it to 225 HP it was just as capable as my buddy on a 1.5 until we went off trail he would get out of the hole faster then me but I still never got stuck(minus that one time I took a wrong turn into a ditch) I love a 1" track as they are faster I now run the I grips in stock track on my sidewinder and am extremely happy with them so far and if I did jump on the SRX (not that I am considering it ) I would put the I Grips in that track and be happy.

 

[sledding rocks]

My SRX rails on the trails. The suspension is the best i've ever had

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