SW Ice Scratchers

[Kevin]

Is there a thread already going about SW scratchers?
Can't find it if so

What are you guys using for scratchers ?

 

[DMCTurbo]

I've ordered a set from Yamaha just for the sidewinder, the spring type. Sure need them in low snow conditions, almost wore out my boot yesterday trying to kick some snow up to cool her down lol

 

[big5oviper]

I've ordered a set from Yamaha just for the sidewinder, the spring type. Sure need them in low snow conditions, almost wore out my boot yesterday trying to kick some snow up to cool her down lol

I asked my dealer to order me some and he told me not to bother as they don't fit.Even on Yamaha accessories page they do not show them for the LTX only for mountain sleds,sort of like the ones I bought from Yamaha for my Apex that didn't fit

 

[Q. Arrius]

I installed the scratchers on my skis, using Travis's break-away mount. I added a few pop rivets for piece of mind....but I couldn't be happier. Good workmanship and perfect fit. I made a holder further back on the ski, if I want to pull them up. (Travis at Barn of Parts.)

He sent me the StraightLine version. 800+ miles and no issues or lost scratchers. They kick the snow to the front of the track obviously, when mounted on the skis.

Q. Arrius

 

[DMCTurbo]

I asked my dealer to order me some and he told me not to bother as they don't fit.Even on Yamaha accessories page they do not show them for the LTX only for mountain sleds,sort of like the ones I bought from Yamaha for my Apex that didn't fit

Thanks for the heads up, double checked my model on the accessories page and yup doesn't show them for my XTX 137.

 

[GlennM]

I installed the scratchers on my skis, using Travis's break-away mount. I added a few pop rivets for piece of mind....but I couldn't be happier. Good workmanship and perfect fit. I made a holder further back on the ski, if I want to pull them up. (Travis at Barn of Parts.)

He sent me the StraightLine version. 800+ miles and no issues or lost scratchers. They kick the snow to the front of the track obviously, when mounted on the skis.

Q. Arrius

Have a pic? Not sure which ones u have? Thx

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[big5oviper]

I asked my dealer to order me some and he told me not to bother as they don't fit.Even on Yamaha accessories page they do not show them for the LTX only for mountain sleds,sort of like the ones I bought from Yamaha for my Apex that didn't fit

I ending up buying these,but theirs no snow left to try them

 

[Q. Arrius]

I will post some pictures.....but the 2 I will show, highlights the good a bad of ski mounted scratchers. These two pics are after a trip to the Adirondacks. I didn't realize those crazy NY riders actually ride rail beds with the rails still intact!
What are you guys thinking out there? I admit...they locals thought we were stupid for riding the rails north till we ran out of snow. The scratcher cables somehow got under my cat killing slim Jims. They were cut like butter, and I suspect it happened at rail switches.

The good thing though, is Travis's mounts work awesome. Nothing falls off, and the cable doesn't bounce up in the air and hit the body, like when mounted to the sway bar arms.

He sells 2 versions. One is StraightLine and the other I can't recall. StraightLine's have a sharp 90 degree with a pointy tip you screw on. The other has a long arching finger type end. Both are great. That said, I like the curve of the second one better, on the actual end that mounts to the ski mount. It allows more pressure to the tip, and each scratcher is specifically bent for left and right use. Maybe Travis will chime in and remind me of the brand.

Both can be stowed on the ski, but I fashioned a metal tip holder.

Hope this is enough info.

Q. Arrius

 

[big5oviper]

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I ending up buying these,but theirs no snow left to try them

 

[GlennM]

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I ending up buying these,but theirs no snow left to try them

What brand? Never seen those before

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[big5oviper]

to see how they work goggle rt snowmobile ice scratchers at altimate,they show a video

 

[big5oviper]

What brand? Never seen those before

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I see that your in Quebec also,I actually saw them advertised in the last motoneige quebec magazine, my dealer ordered them for me from kimplex

 

[ROCKERDAN]

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I ending up buying these,but theirs no snow left to try them

I was just looking at those locally, very interesting indeed.....

 

[hibshman25]

View attachment 127547 View attachment 127548 I will post some pictures.....but the 2 I will show, highlights the good a bad of ski mounted scratchers. These two pics are after a trip to the Adirondacks. I didn't realize those crazy NY riders actually ride rail beds with the rails still intact!
What are you guys thinking out there? I admit...they locals thought we were stupid for riding the rails north till we ran out of snow. The scratcher cables somehow got under my cat killing slim Jims. They were cut like butter, and I suspect it happened at rail switches.

The good thing though, is Travis's mounts work awesome. Nothing falls off, and the cable doesn't bounce up in the air and hit the body, like when mounted to the sway bar arms.

He sells 2 versions. One is StraightLine and the other I can't recall. StraightLine's have a sharp 90 degree with a pointy tip you screw on. The other has a long arching finger type end. Both are great. That said, I like the curve of the second one better, on the actual end that mounts to the ski mount. It allows more pressure to the tip, and each scratcher is specifically bent for left and right use. Maybe Travis will chime in and remind me of the brand.

Both can be stowed on the ski, but I fashioned a metal tip holder.

Hope this is enough info.

Q. Arrius

Duraflex are the brand of the other set I sell. Some feedback I've been getting is that the Slp with that hard 90 degree end are more prone to snags than the duraflex which has a gradual 90 radius.

 

[gouldsjett1]

I was just looking at those locally, very interesting indeed.....

I just installed a set of the rt-mtn scratchers from altimate gear, I'll give a review after this weekend of riding. Our trails are like concrete right now so they will get a workout for sure.