136 or 144

McLennan13 · 11-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Whats better for a trail machine with mountain capabilities?

will I struggle in the mountains with a 136' track?

Fallen · 11-03-2009, 12:05 PM

I had a 600 crossfire with a 136" and 2" paddle it got in all the areas my buddies got into just don't expect it to high mark like the long tracks. It would've done better if it had a few more ponies.

sledbunnyracing · 11-03-2009, 12:12 PM

144" is becoming a standard for even trail machines these days (with smaller lugs). Not that many years ago a 136" x 1.5" track was considered a "mountain track" but by today's standards it's not.
I've seen lots of guys in the mountains with 136 x 2" tracks doing just fine, but as Fallen said, you won't be high marking the longer tracks.

Either track will work, longer get you up on the snow more but may be harder to handle on trails.

thump · 11-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Both will work OK, just depends where most of your riding will be. You probably wont notice much of a difference trail riding, but in the deep you will. What you have for power will also make a difference. Use to have a 99 600RMK 136X1.75 and stretched it to a 151X2. Didnt notice a lot of change on the trail, but an incredible change in the deep snow

I ride a 146 track for both areas, works great for where I need to go and will still get me to where i dont want to be

McLennan13 · 11-03-2009, 05:25 PM

So overall a 144 would be a pretty good choice?

ESOX · 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by McLennan13

So overall a 144 would be a pretty good choice?

If you are given the option...I would say it is the only choice

POWDERCHOWDER · 11-03-2009, 05:46 PM

i say go 144 i had 800 144 worked just fine on trails. hell i got 156 2.5 paddle now and love ditch banging with it.

polarice · 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM

ive got an 800 edge with a 121 on it and do just fine just no high marking but for the most part i go where i want to

11-03-2009, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
McLennan13 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 12 Casino Cash: $23374 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	136 or 144 Whats better for a trail machine with mountain capabilities? will I struggle in the mountains with a 136' track?

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Fallen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $186600 Thanks: 54 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 I had a 600 crossfire with a 136" and 2" paddle it got in all the areas my buddies got into just don't expect it to high mark like the long tracks. It would've done better if it had a few more ponies. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat CF700 SP 153x2.25, D&D y-pipe,monster pipe, silencer. BMP high alttitude Head, V-force reeds, Bulls eye intake. M7 gearing. Boondocker control box. Boss seat. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 eps, bone stock.

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sledbunnyracing Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Posts: 11,286 Casino Cash: $5624760 Thanks: 502 Thanked 4,611 Times in 2,510 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 144" is becoming a standard for even trail machines these days (with smaller lugs). Not that many years ago a 136" x 1.5" track was considered a "mountain track" but by today's standards it's not. I've seen lots of guys in the mountains with 136 x 2" tracks doing just fine, but as Fallen said, you won't be high marking the longer tracks. Either track will work, longer get you up on the snow more but may be harder to handle on trails. __________________ www.sledbunnyracing.com 05 Rev 800 01 RMK 800 Albert "LOST" Beck - Rest In Peace Member of Team Slim

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thump Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Whitecourt Posts: 124 Casino Cash: $106962 Thanks: 16 Thanked 35 Times in 31 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 Both will work OK, just depends where most of your riding will be. You probably wont notice much of a difference trail riding, but in the deep you will. What you have for power will also make a difference. Use to have a 99 600RMK 136X1.75 and stretched it to a 151X2. Didnt notice a lot of change on the trail, but an incredible change in the deep snow I ride a 146 track for both areas, works great for where I need to go and will still get me to where i dont want to be __________________ 09 XP 146X 08 XP 146X 07 REV 800 151 96 INDY LITE 133 You cant put a price tag on a good time

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ESOX Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ardrossan Posts: 608 Casino Cash: $505 Thanks: 74 Thanked 243 Times in 129 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 Originally Posted by McLennan13 So overall a 144 would be a pretty good choice? If you are given the option...I would say it is the only choice

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POWDERCHOWDER Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EDMONTON Posts: 373 Casino Cash: $353859 Thanks: 90 Thanked 60 Times in 42 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 i say go 144 i had 800 144 worked just fine on trails. hell i got 156 2.5 paddle now and love ditch banging with it. __________________ 01 CR 250 FMF PIPE BOYSEN RAD VALVS 06 SUMMIT 800 NOS/PIPED/BOSS SEAT 88 KAWASAKI 550 JET SKI 06 FORD F-350 KING RANCH MEMBER OF HATE MIKE WIEGELE CLUB

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polarice Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: calgary Posts: 992 Casino Cash: $878991 Thanks: 53 Thanked 310 Times in 197 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: 136 or 144 ive got an 800 edge with a 121 on it and do just fine just no high marking but for the most part i go where i want to __________________ 03 800 rmk 06 600 rmk 07 f-150 aluma two place enlcosed aggassiz 14 ft v-nose work trailer

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