to those that have ridden the zx-2------

[STAIN]

It sounds as if the ride is great---is the annoying track howl from 25/40 mph gone also? I ask because it looks as if the angle of attack is different in the zx-2

 

[Tom-RX1]

yup with about 100 miles on and i don't miss that sound at all
Tom-RX1

 

[Grimm]

I think it has gotten worse for me as I really notice it now.

Last year on my ProActive suspension, I mounted larger wheels and it pretty much eliminated the track howl.

 

[STAIN]

mine is 05 rx and the howl was the only thing I disliked about it. My buddys apex does the same thing. Grimm did you change tracks also? There was some talk it was a combination of track and approch angle of skid. I went to a 136 ice ripper. we will see this weekend.

 

[Custom Rx1]

my is ok but the sled is loud so i can not help.

 

[Tom-RX1]

The rear bearings of the yamaha wheels howled like hell i put on diffent wheels whith larger bearings and it was not near as bad
Tom-RX1

 

[kinger]

I swapped to a 9833 this year and hoping for whisper quiet now, plus the zx2 shoudl help. The edge skid I had also cut the howl down by over 50%.

 

[Grimm]

I didn't change the track on my sled. It's still the original ripsaw.

 

[stoutner]

Mine is much quieter but I did put on a new fully clipped ripsaw also. I have it studded on the outside of the rails and I can hear the studs riding over the wheels. That is kind of annoying.

 

[rxrider]

I didn't notice any track howling at slow cruise speeds. I have a rear mount turbo so it might get covered by the grrrrr from the angry engine LOL.

 

[kinger]

I noticed no howl either, its that damn ripsaw that howls, it was sooooo nice to declerate and just hear the skis skimming along!!

 

[Grimm]

I think my ripsaw is gone for next year.

 

[kinger]

If you can find one go with a 9833, they might be obsolete by then. I like the durometer of it compared to the newer softer tracks. Tough as nails to.

Hey grimm check out my garage post i gave you some props!

 

[192 Woodys]

The only howl I hear is coming from inside my helmet. It looks like I can ride again after 2 years with this new suspension. Back surgery and the proaction just about had me ready to quit. Wasn't a long ride so I will save the champane bottle for then, but it sure did make a difference on the ride I took

 

[rxrider]

I have been looking at the Camoplast Cobra as my next track for the turbo. Anyone seen or installed a Cobra?

I'm in my 3rd season on the RipSaw, some minor wear have started to show so it's the last season on it.