Track change out TIPS

[Motorhead]

Will be changing out a track on my LTX-LE in a couple of days, and am new with this chassis. Would like to hear some tips on doing that from someone who has already been there. You know, shorten that learning curve and maybe keep from breaking something!!

Did not blow a track, simply changing to a pre studded one as planned.

 

[XP123]

I changed out my track when it was new. Not too bad of a job but another pair of hands goes a long way. You know you have to gut out the chain case so what I did was take the chains and gears off in one piece and place them on a clean surface. What I mean in one piece is first take off the reverse chain and gears and place them and then take out the main chain and gears and place them like they were when on the sled. This made it easy to put them back. Just make sure you take mental notes or pics so you know for sure you put it back right. You can just move the chain case cover (oil tank) off to the side without having to drain any engine oil. On the brake side it is a tight fit getting the caliper and rotor out in one piece but it will come out just be patient. When reinstalling the clips that hold the gears in the chain case and the brake rotor make sure you don't have anything in the tunnel bolted in. You may have to pull the tunnel together with a ratchet strap to get them back on. Then you can put the cross shaft in and suspension. The only thing holding the drive shaft on the sled are the clips on the gear and rotor sides. I really took my time when I did mine because I hate to screw things up and have to do it again. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

[mooser17]

I took mine too dealer $ 350 too swap out tracks to me not worth the headache too do myself in my opinion

 

[XP123]

I took mine too dealer $ 350 too swap out tracks to me not worth the headache too do myself in my opinion

What fun is that? The best part about doing it yourself is you learn a lot about the sled. Then when it comes to doing normal maintenance like checking your chain case, changing oil or removing suspension you will know how to get it all apart and back together.

 

[Motorhead]

Thanks for the tips XP123. Nice to have that knowledge once accomplished!

 

[mooser17]

Some people don't have the time too do a big job on a sled. But totally understand your point of view. For my busy lifestyle and family I prefer too ride than wrench. Other then clutching I take mine too dealer. But owning a yammie now hoping not too see dealership near as much ☺

 

[Motorhead]

Some people don't have the time too do a big job on a sled. But totally understand your point of view. For my busy lifestyle and family I prefer too ride than wrench. Other then clutching I take mine too dealer. But owning a yammie now hoping not too see dealership near as much ☺

Yeah I hear you, plus the older I get, the less I enjoy wrenching. But I still love to ride and it is an expensive sport or Hobby huh, plus a good friend offered his time.. Pretty cool EH !!

 

[XP123]

Yeah I hear you, plus the older I get, the less I enjoy wrenching. But I still love to ride and it is an expensive sport or Hobby huh, plus a good friend offered his time.. Pretty cool EH !!

I used to really enjoy working on sleds but now that I'm older I hate doing it. I didn't really want to change out my own track but I did it anyway. Now I'm glad I did because I learned a lot and I'm now familiar with this sled and wouldn't have a problem doing anything on it. I never liked having my sleds worked on by dealers because I'm pretty fussy about my stuff and I like to make sure everything is put back just right.

 

[mooser17]

We all understand your point of view and opinion. Not everyone is as fussy as you more than likely but good on you for getting it done by yourself . See you on the trails

 

[XP123]

We all understand your point of view and opinion. Not everyone is as fussy as you more than likely but good on you for getting it done by yourself . See you on the trails

I also see your point and don't blame anyone for not wanting to work on their sleds. I would much prefer to just ride them and not have to do anything to them. I will however keep changing oil/ filter and adjusting and filling the chain case. Probably the biggest reason I do all that stuff is because I can save a few bucks and all my dealers are over an hour away from me. So in the time it takes me to get my sled to them and then pick it up I can do it myself in much less time.