What are sure signs your track needs to be replaced

[giddy up go]

Can some of you people tell me sure signs if my track needs to replaced or not. I lost two studs out of it now (pulled outs),. The outer layer of the rubber looks like it's peeled off the track and you can see the threads just a hairline(maybe 1/8 inch wide) at the seam of one of the stud pull outs. Other than this seam it looks like new. Oh ya it only has 3500 miles on this 2007 Apex.
I don't mind replacing the track if I need to but one the other hand I don't want to waste my money replacing it if I don't heed to. Your imput is appreciated.

 

[yamaha1973]

lets see some pics of it

 

[bottlerocket]

1 tear out and IMHO its all done. You dont want to lose a track at any speed...

 

[whitedust1]

You start losing studs time to slow down & listen for the ticking sound before track explodes. Time to change to ice ripper...Who wants to slow down & worry about track or put a stud thru heat exchanger?

 

[murdog94]

1 tear out and IMHO its all done. You dont want to lose a track at any speed...

Yep i lost one at just over 100 mph on a river 20 miles from home (worst case scenario all around) That sled never moved again it was so torn up, and my jacket has tears in it from the studs hitting me in the back (just a piece to remind me to never be dumb with a track again). If you are starting to see cords, and with 3500 miles its time for a new one.

 

[APEX 06]

You question it if its good

 

[gun nut]

track

I replaced my track at 16,000 miles. Every 3,000 miles is a lot of money, and a tough job. Especially re studding.

 

[judger101]

my opinion is that if you are posting it on here that you are thinking it needs to be replaced. id error on the side of caution.

 

[BIG BLACK WARRIOR]

A sure sign your track needs replacement is it is laying in the snow behind your sled. lol.

 

[Dano]

If you need to tighten your track often after its already broke in, that's a clear sign that the inner cording of track is slowly letting go even if it looks normal. Pull outs for no reason is also a sign of track stretching. Your not going to get a flat tire so if you get good use out of a track and your starting to have problems, do yourself a favor and replace before your stranded.

Dan

 

[giddy up go]

Here are a couple pics of the track

Here are a couple Pictures What do you think.

 

[Newfie Apex]

track

I have scene tracks with as little as 1000kms on it and it has the same marks...I didn't consider the track worn out...just bought a used ripsaw with 1600 kms and it looks the same...And no way is the track worn out. Stud tearouts do happen, depending where the stud tore out and how big the hole is will dictate whether the track should be replaced..

 

[Irv]

Re: track

I have scene tracks with as little as 1000kms on it and it has the same marks...I didn't consider the track worn out...just bought a used ripsaw with 1600 kms and it looks the same...And no way is the track worn out. Stud tearouts do happen, depending where the stud tore out and how big the hole is will dictate whether the track should be replaced..

I agree, it looks fine as is just normal wear and is a long way off from being replaced imo.

 

[Blue Dave]

That ain't nothing. I have a stud tear out that has me concerned. I really do not want to spend the money on a new track and replacement studs. However being on the edge of the track scares me a little.

The tear out happened near the end of last season and I probably put a couple hundred miles on after the tear out. I was lucky that it tore out cleanly and did not stay partially attached and take out the heat exchanger.

I am hoping to get another season out of this track which has 7400 miles by keeping a close eye on it. What do you guys think?

 

[Irv]

That ain't nothing. I have a stud tear out that has me concerned. I really do not want to spend the money on a new track and replacement studs. However being on the edge of the track scares me a little.

The tear out happened near the end of last season and I probably put a couple hundred miles on after the tear out. I was lucky that it tore out cleanly and did not stay partially attached and take out the heat exchanger.

I am hoping to get another season out of this track which has 7400 miles by keeping a close eye on it. What do you guys think?

I have heard these guys do great work BD, might be an option for you to check out if they ship.
http://www.trackrepair.ca/