Tri-Hub question

[Epicsw]

I'm planning 2 trips to Ontario which will provide just over 3,000 miles of riding in 10 days of riding.

Should I be concerned about about the tri-hub withstanding this level of miles? I was thinking a 4 wheel kit is what I should be doing just for "insurance", but I'm not studded or modded in any way.

Oppinions welcomed!

 

[TurboWinder]

I ran the tri hub for 800 miles and showed no signs of wear or failure. I did though upgrade to the 4 wheel kit for the insurance though.

 

[waldo1]

yes - u should b concerned - lucky to see over 3 k on stock hub - junk

 

[Mighty]

First trip this season, a buddy lost his tri-hub at about 2,500 miles. Screwed everyone over as the sled had to be parked, 2 rode two up back to get the truck and trailer. Get rid of the tri-hub!
The sled was a 2016 viper, but they use the same tri-hub

 

[upei93]

I'd do 4 wheel kit and replace cheap tri hub bearings with good ones before trip...

 

[waldo1]

the 4th wheel yamaha cat add kit dosent doo much to achieve the ultimate goal - u have to replace the whole thing with better #*$&@ -

 

[budman 1000]

Drive! The newer style tri-hub gives little trouble , we have many vipers in my area with twice the mileage your going to do and still original

 

[budman 1000]

But then again doesn't hurt to have the fourth wheel on for insurance

 

[waldo1]

on a long trip - to the frozen ice land - u need 4 - if u loose 1 or 2 even - keep going - take a spare whell and bearings or inners if possible - 2 wheels is A C engineering at its finest - DID U HEAR ARCTIC CAT SOLD - the company. yep. textron bought em

 

[hooknbook]

I'm planning 2 trips to Ontario which will provide just over 3,000 miles of riding in 10 days of riding.

Should I be concerned about about the tri-hub withstanding this level of miles? I was thinking a 4 wheel kit is what I should be doing just for "insurance", but I'm not studded or modded in any way.

Oppinions welcomed!

I got spare for ya if your coming through Michigan, spare..free

 

[**sj**]

^^you awesome man!