STUDDING

[QCRider]

don't forget that the back half of the tunnel is open, so only the front needs protectors. I've changed them on a apex last year, the easiest way is to drop the skid so you have easy access to rivit the protectors in. as for studs the rule of thumb is 3/8 of an inch min. over your top lug height......so I agree with QCrider with 1.323 studs.

I agree with Yamahnator, 3/8" is way too much above the track lugs. They will bend and rip out very quickly if they are that long.

 

[checkman39]

Yes I agree 3/8 is to much if you do a lot of ice/road riding, where I ride it is a medium packed mostly non road trails. 3/8 works great. as for tunnel protectors, I have them all the time with or without studs just an extra peice of mind

 

[cswan]

I'm confused do I need to install protectors if I'm studding the new phazer or not?

 

[douggreif]

Never used tunnel protectors?? WTF

 

[osceolacabin]

So I talked with the dealer today firming up delivery in a couple weeks and ask about the tunnel protector issue? He stated that tunnel protectors are not offered in the '07 Phazer accessories catalog and that the clearance between the track and the front cooler is around 2 1/2"...not needed in his opinion. I looked up the underside and could put my hand up thru the area between the track and front cooler.

Planning on 96 down the middle...

 

[QCRider]

Never used tunnel protectors?? WTF

No, never. I don't see the need. I have studded every sled I have ever owned, and I don't see what a tunnel protector is going to do for me... The studs stick out about 1/8" to 1/4" further than the track lugs, so what the hell bad thing is going to happen in my tunnel? You think the track lugs come within 1/4" of the tunnel with no studs? I don't get what a tunnel protector is protecting me from.

 

[Yamahnator]

Never used tunnel protectors?? WTF

No, never. I don't see the need. I have studded every sled I have ever owned, and I don't see what a tunnel protector is going to do for me... The studs stick out about 1/8" to 1/4" further than the track lugs, so what the hell bad thing is going to happen in my tunnel? You think the track lugs come within 1/4" of the tunnel with no studs? I don't get what a tunnel protector is protecting me from.

Mostly for me, to protect the heat exchanger. But looks like I'm not going with any protectors.

 

[SharkAttak]

ANYONE GOT PIC'S OF THE TRACK STUDDED?

 

[WINGNUTS]

ANYONE GOT PIC'S OF THE TRACK STUDDED?

No help on the studding as of yet anyone, is there a chance 1.075's could hit and damage the front heat exchanger?? I'm lost on what to do.

 

[cswan]

I just installed 72 down the middle Woody's 1.075 I don't think they'll hit anywhere as far as I can tell. My dealer said I should be Ok. He was installing 96 down the middle of one they had there for a customer. I'll take some pictures tonight and email tomorrow

 

[Srxspec]

We will be working on a set of tunnel protectors for the Phazer soon.

 

[SharkAttak]

I just installed 72 down the middle Woody's 1.075 I don't think they'll hit anywhere as far as I can tell. My dealer said I should be Ok. He was installing 96 down the middle of one they had there for a customer. I'll take some pictures tonight and email tomorrow

that would help with some pic's, but the real will be when the riding begin's, hopefully they come out with the protector's soon