Upstater57
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I think the spring difference (heavier) works better for heavy riders. (guys over 250lbs)I tried that stiffer center shock spring and found it really changed my ride quality. I went back the original one.
Upstater57
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In 1000ft or so (with equal traction) the 24/50 is a good choice for my bone stock 2022 Tcat. I like 21/38 on my 2014 ZR9 with a 300hp tune. Not sure what I will run when I boost the Tcat.The SRX (21/41) is about 6-7 MPH faster than the T-Cat (24/50) on paper which is likely the real world as all other factors are equal.
Taking gears only into account.
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Gear Ratio Calc Top Bottom Calculated Ratio SRX Stock 21 41 0.51 1.95238095TCAT 24 50 0.48 2.08333333Choice 1 22 41 0.54 1.86363636Find other gear ratios 25 46 0.54 1.84
Top Speed Calc SRX Stock 123.46TCAT 115.70Choice 1 129.3422/41
WinderFab
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X2.. I’m 210 without gear and original spring is way more plush over the bumps.I tried that stiffer center shock spring and found it really changed my ride quality. I went back the original one.
hellflyer
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Yup! I'm 275lbs and I tried the heavier spring and found it made the ride worse. I Actually valved the front shock softer on the hi-speed side and the ride became less choppy !
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2017 stock Winder,185lb rider, cat center spring, no transfer blocks/rod. Couldn't possibly be any happier. Lol.
Odd man out.
I'm considered a "fair weather" rider. I don't go anywhere until I see picks.
Odd man out.
I'm considered a "fair weather" rider. I don't go anywhere until I see picks.
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Maybe it's because the front track shock is absolutely abysmal without a clicker.
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I run the cat 160/260 center spring with just a couple turns of preload and like it a lot.2017 stock Winder,185lb rider, cat center spring, no transfer blocks/rod. Couldn't possibly be any happier. Lol.
Odd man out.
I'm considered a "fair weather" rider. I don't go anywhere until I see picks.
One turn on that spring can find the sweet spot for a persons weight and riding style.
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Who do you think I got the 160/260 center spring idea from?!?! HahaI run the cat 160/260 center spring with just a couple turns of preload and like it a lot.
One turn on that spring can find the sweet spot for a persons weight and riding style.
Couldn't be happier! Thanks.....
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The storm 150 is an excellent track but doesn't hold up i would go with a 1.75 back country with as many IGRIPS you can get in itwhat track to put on my new 2023 srx
i like ice attak xt and the ice storm 150
or should i just 144 stud the 1" track and try it
this is 1st sidewinder ive owned
always had apexs with ice attak tracks
aggressive riding with a tune later
and any durability problems with the 2 tracks as i ride 5000miles a year
thanks
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Just get the storm 150 and get the igrips from Patrick put in 240-320 it hooks up good just too bad the track delaminates around 2500 milesso i think im sold on ice storm 150 but it only has 144 ice picks
i think the ice attak xt has 244
all the ice tracks are 1 ply so i dont know what to thinkl
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Been saying this for a bit.
The Storm worked well for me but stretched out and lugs folded over with a 240/270 tune.
The Storm worked well for me but stretched out and lugs folded over with a 240/270 tune.
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IMO, if u want longevity, especially w a tune, hard to beat 1-1/4" Ripsaw2 studded. Been riding at 300+ tune for years. No issues.
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Ice attack tracks are not a long life with high power. I’d go with the 144-168 studs in a non ice storm or in a ripsaw 2 1.5”. Kinda wish I went storm for mine but playing on the lakes had me rethink it. Sounds like you wanted the ltx le not the srx.what track to put on my new 2023 srx
i like ice attak xt and the ice storm 150
or should i just 144 stud the 1" track and try it
this is 1st sidewinder ive owned
always had apexs with ice attak tracks
aggressive riding with a tune later
and any durability problems with the 2 tracks as i ride 5000miles a year
thanks
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