Tight 144 Track??

[Ruggybuggy]

I went with the Yamaha skid because I wanted the tip up and the extra idler wheels at the rear. Using the 9t is tight but doable. The 9t gives you a better approach angle and less chance of track ratcheting. Now that I think of it less front cooler icing because the track is running closer to the cooler.

 

[Gone Blue]

Are you guys using tracks usa extensions. They told me they are made for 8 tooth drivers, and that even on my apex with 9s it would be crazy tight. Maxdlx

Yes I am . Interesting......

Thanks, G.B

 

[Ruggybuggy]

So the tight track was bugging me so I had to get at it. This will work to loosen up the track on a 144 skid using 9 tooth drives.

I decided to cut the skid forward by 8mm to allow some slack in the track.

Job done

I used this tool and die grinder.

Then cut off and welded on new studs to the adjusters. I added 10mm to give me a total stud length of 70mm.

New adjusters done.

This is how much new stud is protruding with the axle in the fully forward position.

Track droop with the adjusters loose.

Track adjusted

 

[nswsparky]

I am running tracks USA extensions too. It looks like that nut is pretty close to the track with that axle so far forward. I I might do that on mine so I can get the adjusters on correct nice write up man. I would run mine like the first pic. But I have already mothballed mine since the season is over down here.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

"It looks like that nut is pretty close to the track with that axle so far forward" " But I have already mothballed mine since the season is over down here."

I may look like it's close but there's probably about 8mm of space.

Your seasons over? I'm north of you and we still have a ton of snow. Still a good 4 feet on the ground and at this rate I should be good for another 3 weeks.

 

[nswsparky]

Yea last time riding down here was like 2 weeks ago now there is more dirt than snow.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Well with the track loosened off the sled flys. On the way to work today I had it up to 87 and there was still more. Pretty sure I can reach 90. This is a 5mph gain compared to the 121 X 1.25 ripsaw. I was expecting a 5 mph loss. Couldn't be happier with the swap.