What da H#*@ is that noise in my skid frame

[KubotaOne]

This is on an APEX mono, not Attak, I think the same except length.
Yamadoo

The Attak makes the clunk sound too. I've gotten used to it, only happens on occasion on certain short treks of trail.

 

[**sj**]

Id like to see the "O" ring partial fix?

 

[sandy8657]

Definately the limiter straps!

 

[ReX]

What's with you guys saying the loud metallic clank is the rubber limiter straps???

It's the weight transfer rod hitting the end of travel as already mentioned a few times (and mentioned many times in previous posts). Other than trying o-rings or other rubber bumpers on the shaft there's not much you can do.

There might be a change in the noise level by adjusting the limiter strap, but it's not the source of the noise. I recommend adjusting the limiter strap for the ride you want, not to try to eliminate the noise.

The only reason to touch the limiter is if you're the type of rider who wants the skis planted when cornering hard and/or accelerating moderately but you still want some weight transfer off the line - or you want absolutely maximum weight transfer and loosen it off. The other time when tightening the limiter is very useful is when you are loaded up with saddle bags. Tightening the limiter helps keep the skis on the ground and compensates a little for the weight at the back end of the sled.

 

[cdnredline]

THANKS FER THE RESPONSES, i do have limiter strap drop all the way, hoping to get the front end up on snow easier, have to sacrifice some trailability but with alot of powder it sure does help, might try to pull it up a bit, to see if that will help, also i shredded the the bottom idler wheels, thats the norm also I guess will have to replace the weekend i guess

You may want to do some side by side testing before you change (drop) the limiter strap or adjust the tranfer rod for more transfer. Our testing last season was that in doing either of these the deep snow performance was compromised. We believe that it squared out the front of the track and caused the machine to push through the powder rather than plane on top. Of course it also meant for a worse cornering machine but that is normal and expect. BTW between just 3 2006 Attaks we had a combined 15,000 miles last season.

 

[**sj**]

THANKS FER THE RESPONSES, i do have limiter strap drop all the way, hoping to get the front end up on snow easier, have to sacrifice some trailability but with alot of powder it sure does help, might try to pull it up a bit, to see if that will help, also i shredded the the bottom idler wheels, thats the norm also I guess will have to replace the weekend i guess

You may want to do some side by side testing before you change (drop) the limiter strap or adjust the tranfer rod for more transfer. Our testing last season was that in doing either of these the deep snow performance was compromised. We believe that it squared out the front of the track and caused the machine to push through the powder rather than plane on top. Of course it also meant for a worse cornering machine but that is normal and expect. BTW between just 3 2006 Attaks we had a combined 15,000 miles last season.

for an Attak, please post your recommendations on front shock, limiter strap setting and transfer rod for best all around performance!