Which Studs to Buy.

[deshkae]

Okay, my 03 shorty is runniing great and with the ECP filters ad stage 2 kit i have all the power I need except how do I get the power to the ground so I can get decent hookup on the hardpacked and icy trails. I don't drag race and I rarely do top end speed runs. I guess I am basically a common trail rider. I have never had a studded sled so I really dont know where to begin doing a HOME STUDDING job on my track.

I have a Camo 9818- 1.25 track with about 600 miles on it.

What studs should I buy, what do I need to do this and what stud pattern works for trail riding. I know that I need a track drill. Where is the best place to buy or order.

 

[Boston RX1]

I was against studding until I purchased my RX1. I finally gave in and bought Woody's Megabites, 1.375" for my 136" Ripsaw track. Boy, what a difference. I am a believer. I listened to 50% of the people say do it and 50% of the people say don't. I will never, and I mean never ride another sled that is non-studded again. These studs have saved my butt in several situations this year. Yes, I was going to fast, but sometimes things just happen. I only have 135 or so installed and I am going to go with a total of 160+ by the end of the season. I believe they even help me in off trail riding when the going gets very rough and the track digs down to the ground. As far as patterns, I am not sure what is best, my mechanic found a patteren he liked and that is what he gave me. I am very happy with the decision. I thank all of those posters that encouraged me to install them. I hope this helps.

 

[welterracer]

Go with 162 studs down the middle.. eather 1.325 or 1.375 but no longer..

Get a plastic pattern and a cutter.. its easy too do but time consuming!

I will never ride my sled without studs..

 

[POWERHAULIC]

Use 1.325 studs, mega-bites work great. 144 down the center is my preference for this sled.

 

[Honk]

I to have never ridden with studs untill this year! Last year on my first day out I got stuck in the middle of an ice chute. I put the brake on and continued to slide into the guy behind me! A couple hundred in repairs would have payed for the studs! I put 120 up the middle on my 03 shortie, never have I felt more safe! Completely different! And will run them the rest of my life! I used woodys gold diggers, 1005s on the stock track. Honk

 

[SIMMER]

I have used alot of studs (Woody's, Fasttrac's, Studboy's etc) and I find the Roetin's the BEST stud I have ever used...WHY? They are very light and very strong. I used the Studboy PowerPoint Aluminum Backers....awesome! The Powerpoints are thicker and larger diameter and give that much more durablility.

I am running a 96 pattern down the center (Saftey Studding Only) with NO problems whatsoever and hookup on hardpack is excellent.

 

[tozloRX1]

I have an 04 RX1 ER...does the same recommendations that many of you posted apply for the 04 model ? I need studs bad! As a first time rider and snow mobile owner I am very satisfied thus far...its a blast! BUT...when my sled starts fish tailing I freak out and back off the throttle. I have only had the sled up to 75 MPH...I know...I know...you guys are going WHAT??? i guess I am just trying to make sure I take it all in and learn the right way before going out and doing something stupid.

I am not certain but I think the tracks are thicker for the o4's than the 03's which is why I am asking what type of studs to buy and how long. What can I expect to pay? How long should they be? and how many to get?

Please Help? Thanks

ToZlo RX!

 

[SIMMER]

What ever studs you decide to get make sure that you have at least .25" of penetration. That's all I have and it's plenty.

Don't go by the way the manufacturers measure b/c they all measure differently.

 

[Rmudmaster]

I have 162 down the middle on my warrior. Hooks awesome and no clea rance problems as long as you keep your track tension tight. !!
I used Red Tip Power studs 1.4" stainless steel with blue anadized aluminum backers (which look very cool on my blue beast). I ordered them from Corkys. Com at a very nice cost (much less than woody's or studboy etc. ) I have about 250 miles on them so far and I am very impressed with them. no bending or signs of wear at all !! Check it out, I think you will like the savings.

 

[Rmudmaster]

The website to checkout Red Tip Power Studs Is.. www.korky's.com
I got 192 studs and blue backers delivered to my door with shipping for $270.

 

[vcrash]

Hey welterracer, ive got the inch and a quarter ripsaw with what i believe are inch and a half studs but the complete lenth of the stud is an inch and 11 1/6 just slightly less then an inch and 3/4 and im worried that may not be sufficient clearance, what do ya think

 

[wizard]

DO NOT BUY FAST-TRAC TOP GUN II!!!!!!! These studs have got to be the worst studs I've ever installed or helped anyone install!!! I put 144 in my girlfriends rx-1 and at least 20-30 had to chased with a thread die., and one needed to be cut off!! The threads suck, way to sloppy. It took 8hrs over 2 days to complete this project, 2 other sleds were done (96) each before we were half done. Terrible quality, I only hope they hold up now that they are tight. Next time I'll spend the extra coin and buy woodys, never had a problem with their product. Now I know!!!