Studding an XTX

[Daranello]

114 Top Gun Studs with Polimer backers

 

[JcHawk]

I thought you were only going to use double backers? What changed your mind?

 

[Daranello]

I thought you were only going to use double backers? What changed your mind?

I was at the snowmobile show and talking to the Stud boy rep and Woodies rep, thay both said the single studs work better than the double backer....so I went with there recomendation...

 

[RowdyRoddy]

Daranello,

What pattern is that? Also, where did you buy the top guns too?


RR

 

[SledFreak]

Danrello's pattern is good because it keeps the studs closest to the rail, which puts more preasure on the studs which provides a better penetration, hense better traction. If you are going to stud in the middle, stud them closest to the rail.

 

[Daranello]

Daranello,

What pattern is that? Also, where did you buy the top guns too?


RR

Woodies Pattern, got them from my Yamaha Dealer, they match Royal's price...Paid $1.49 CND (1.375") Stud, Air Lite XL Polymer Backers Washer Lighter then aluminum.Made of DUPONT polymers and Lock Nut!!!!......Im very happy with the studs, in the past I have run Studboys and Woodies, IMO Top Gun are better because of the shoulderless design and the polimer backers...BTW ran the platic backers @ -38c and not one broken after 3000km's

BTW: I got the XL backers there bigger and have what I call a turtle neck...this way you dont need to run a heavy tall nut

http://www.fasttractraction.com/backers.htm

 

[snirt]

like the pattern,could you post some pics of your studs after a full season of riding??

 

[Daranello]

sure I'll take some pixs, but I rode allot of roads and and gravel at high speeds, I had sand on my running boards!

 

[Daranello]

like the pattern,could you post some pics of your studs after a full season of riding??

Not one bent or broke after 3000km, riding lots of dirt, rocks, road and racing...

 

[berge75]

Do you have any pics of the inside of the track? I would like to see how far the studs pulled in to the rubber of the track.

 

[SledFreak]

They are worn though....

 

[Daranello]

They are worn though....

Yeah but still have the carbide tip, my first ride was Nov 26th...no base!!! Killed the stock runners in one ride and stone chiped the hell out of my A arm....trust me the studs have done real well for the condition I run them in.....lake is ice right now and they still dig deep into the ice...I take a pix next time I'm out.

 

[Daranello]

Do you have any pics of the inside of the track? I would like to see how far the studs pulled in to the rubber of the track.

I'm not near my sled but maybe this pix will help....there pretty much flush

 

[SledFreak]

What do you have your limiter strap set at? Stock?

 

[Daranello]

What do you have your limiter strap set at? Stock?

never touched it...so yes stock