Studding An 08 Nytro

[Aaron P.]

Hey guys, just wondering your recommendations on how many studs I should put in my Nytro? I was thinking 144, but I am not sure if this will be enough. I have never owned a sled with studs before, but I would really like to try them, mainly for the safety reasons, but if they make the sled pull harder thats just a bonus. Please help.

Aaron P.

 

[skyboz]

I'd say 144, no more than 168. That's just my opinion. In some areas it may pull a little harder depending on how hard the snow is. It is especially beneficial in those icy turns to help you keep your ride under control and helps with braking more than anything!

 

[Len Todd]

Personally, I would not stud it. The studs needed for a 1 1/4" track are so long they rip out easily. And, this is coming from a guy who has studded since 1974. I have seen too many ripped tracks, busted backers and loose studs on these 1 1/4" lug height tracks to ruin the track with them.

I have tried an Ice Ripper. But, it appears these Ripsaws, Ice Ripper or not, only last about 6K miles. But, I did like the Ice Ripper so much, I just bought another one.

But, if you have a brand new track, then I would ride w/o studs or sell it as a take-off and get a Ice Ripper. Or if you really want to stud a track with real Picks, I suggest getting a lower track (e.g. One with 1" or 1 1/8" lugs)

If you do not have a clutch kit and do not do a lot of hole shots, you do not need studs anyway. The only other place studs help on a Ripsaw is when you hit the frozen over mud puddle on the trail curve at WOT. Simple answer there is to use common sense (i.e. be ready for the slip at all corners )

Now, ... watch this! This post will start a lot of comments from the "peanut galley." Everyone has an opinion on tracks.

 

[Daranello]

Ice Ripper was the biggest POS, I've owned....running on top end the track would lose traction at about 120Mph and would spin....watched the speedo jump to 138mph fast!!!

Oh yeah, under braking the track also sucked

 

[Len Todd]

Ice Ripper was the biggest POS, I've owned....running on top end the track would lose traction at about 120Mph and would spin....watched the speedo jump to 138mph fast!!!

Oh yeah, under braking the track also sucked

Probably two indications that it was past time to tighten the track, eh? Granted it is not a picked track. But, it is a good compromise for most conditions, if properly tensioned.

 

[Yamadooed]

Fast trac 144 triple X double-single woodies pattern up the middle with the poly backers (blue of course)... Ice rippers won't hold up if you ride any bit aggressive seems their more for the tour'n groupies...

 

[kinger]

I put 144 1.4" studs in my 1.25" predator and love it. They are cheap riders choice brand and I have to replace about 4 that are bent, that was in 1800 miles of trail riding over some rocks and lots of ice. I will not ride with out studs ever. It if throws one into my heat exchanger I will still stud after that.

Its a preferance thing like all season tires for your car vs dedicated winter tires, pros and cons to both but if you want traction go winter tires aka studs.

 

[skyboz]

Aaron P. - Get a good stud. Many on here like Roetin, but there are other brands that are very good as well. Also, be aware of where you're hitting the gas! Obviously, don't be punching it when you're crossing roads or if you're in low snow conditions. I've got over 2500 miles on my studs in a 1.25" track, on my FX Nytro with no issues and no bent studs. Trust me, there is a couple guys on here that will back me up when I tell you that I am not shy when it comes to hitting the gas! Just take care of your stuff by knowing when and were to let it rip!!!

 

[SIKEWARD]

How did you make out with studding your track? I have a 08 fx nytro and I just began studding it last night. I got about 70 of them in so far. It a little time consuming. The thing taking the most time is tighten them with an air ratchet and then going back and torquing them (15 foot pounds) and (my little add-on) putting lock tite on each one.

 

[NOS-PRO]

144 down the center and love it! Working very well.