transfer rod

[mikeyrules]

As anyone installed a straight shaft(non adjustable)transfer rod on the Apex 06.
It came apart while riding,was wondering why it would wheelie that much...haha
Whats the price tag on that..?
Will check at salvage yard tomorrow.

 

[blue er]

i replaced mine it was 500 canadian by the time u get all the peices

 

[AIRWOLF]

As anyone installed a straight shaft(non adjustable)transfer rod on the Apex 06.
It came apart while riding,was wondering why it would wheelie that much...haha
Whats the price tag on that..?
Will check at salvage yard tomorrow.

I will have one for sale in my ebay store tomorrow

www.sledpartsgarage.com

 

[snappy]

Mine broke 2 years ago havnt had one in since.

 

[duste]

Mione came apart but I managaed to fix it , it was a little harder to adjust but it worked fine. And as said , Ebay is a good place to start looking.

 

[cat hunter]

Mine came apart and cut the track like a knife !!!

 

[sx7001]

For the people with the rod out, have you had any issues?? I may give it a try with the rod out (just pulled it out and lubed it up). I run mine on max transfer and love the way it handles now. My biggest concern with the rod out is will the rail tips harpoon the track.

 

[tomanytoyz]

For the people with the rod out, have you had any issues?? I may give it a try with the rod out (just pulled it out and lubed it up). I run mine on max transfer and love the way it handles now. My biggest concern with the rod out is will the rail tips harpoon the track.

Had it mine out once and the rear part of the suspension flipped forward and wedged between the rails jammed! no suspension! G_out on a big hole in trail,big pry bar and a 2x4 to pop it back.had it out a while before it happened,rides real soft tho.back in now for good.

 

[sx7001]

For the people with the rod out, have you had any issues?? I may give it a try with the rod out (just pulled it out and lubed it up). I run mine on max transfer and love the way it handles now. My biggest concern with the rod out is will the rail tips harpoon the track.

Had it mine out once and the rear part of the suspension flipped forward and wedged between the rails jammed! no suspension! G_out on a big hole in trail,big pry bar and a 2x4 to pop it back.had it out a while before it happened,rides real soft tho.back in now for good.

Thanks, the rod is back in.

 

[Irv]

For the people with the rod out, have you had any issues?? I may give it a try with the rod out (just pulled it out and lubed it up). I run mine on max transfer and love the way it handles now. My biggest concern with the rod out is will the rail tips harpoon the track.

Had it mine out once and the rear part of the suspension flipped forward and wedged between the rails jammed! no suspension! G_out on a big hole in trail,big pry bar and a 2x4 to pop it back.had it out a while before it happened,rides real soft tho.back in now for good.

I assume your sled is a 121? Those are the only ones I have heard that this happens to.

 

[tomanytoyz]

yes its a 121..

 

[mikeyrules]

I tried fixing it,but its a little stiff,not working properly so i took it off,it rides like a caddy but im scared something will happen without it,but the season is almost over for me,i must go to work.........blahh
Anyways i did find one for $150.00 is that a good price for a used one,i dont know how much they go for new.

 

[Irv]

I tried fixing it,but its a little stiff,not working properly so i took it off,it rides like a caddy but im scared something will happen without it,but the season is almost over for me,i must go to work.........blahh
Anyways i did find one for $150.00 is that a good price for a used one,i dont know how much they go for new.

Dumb question, but does the transfer rod actually contribute to ride quality or is it for transfer only?

I am referring to bump absorption on rough trails, does the transfer rod have a factor in this?

 

[extreme 4 stroke]

yes it does contibute to ride quality. it keeps the suspension flat threw mogules so it dosent follow the terrain.

 

[Irv]

yes it does contibute to ride quality. it keeps the suspension flat threw mogules so it dosent follow the terrain.

Didn't know that, thanks

Currently I have about 3-4 threads showing, it was a suggestion from the RS section and I have been running it like that for about 1700km's.

I had my shock revalved/rebuilt and it made a huge difference but I still think there is room for improvement?
So I am guessing if I extend my transfer rod some I may notice a smoother ride, if so, any idea how many threads I should have showing?
I weigh 200lbs dressed and have my shock on the first clip with the spring on the 3-4th notch(cam setting)
I have also pulled my strap up (tightened) to the 3rd hole.