would my sled survive?

yamaha sx700 · 11-05-2009, 09:55 PM

ok so heres the deal. got my sxr with a 121" track how would it do in the mountains if i put a 2.5 or 3" paddle on it? or am i out to lunch here? just curious.

4extreme · 11-05-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by yamaha sx700

ok so heres the deal. got my sxr with a 121" track how would it do in the mountains if i put a 2.5 or 3" paddle on it? or am i out to lunch here? just curious.

You would do much better when the snow is setup. In the powder you may get stuck alot. Hopefully the guys you ride with have patience.

maxwell · 11-05-2009, 10:05 PM

i dont think there is a 121 3" track.

better off to slap on a 144x 2.3 or 2.0 camo extreme that way you dont have to mess with drivers or anything and you will have an awesome all around machine and could just use rail extensions.

yamaha sx700 · 11-05-2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by maxwell

i dont think there is a 121 3" track.

better off to slap on a 144x 2.3 or 2.0 camo extreme that way you dont have to mess with drivers or anything and you will have an awesome all around machine and could just use rail extensions.

rail extensions?? what are those and how do the work? would that be any easier than buying a whole new slider cage?

mel.h · 11-05-2009, 10:09 PM

Your 700 has plenty of power to turn a 144 x 2" track, you can go a lot of places with that track. I kept my 700 Summit with a 144 x 2" (because every now and again it's a riot to drive the smaller track especially through the trees) & I could go most places. The only time your going to have issues is deep powder climbing hills & if you stop facing up hill in deep powder otherwise it is respectable. JMO

maxwell · 11-05-2009, 10:11 PM

rail extensions just extend your existing skidframe to the length you need. 121-144 is comon and the extensions are about 100$ and just bolt onto the back of the machine in about 20 minuts. however changing the track is the difficult part.

it wouldnt be any eaasier to buy a new skidframe. but would cost alot more.

blastoff · 11-05-2009, 10:15 PM

Extend your rails on the Ski-Doo to allow use of longer tracks for more flotation and better performance in deep snow conditions. Includes all hardware needed to install rail extensions.

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Includes Track, Rail Extensions and Tunnel Extension along with Mounting Hardware for any snowmobile we make parts for.

Check a after market website for size and fitting.

SHREK1 · 11-05-2009, 10:15 PM

buddy ran a mxz 800 for a couple years with a 121 x 2 , just duct tape the throttle open and you will have a blast

yamaha sx700 · 11-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by maxwell

rail extensions just extend your existing skidframe to the length you need. 121-144 is comon and the extensions are about 100$ and just bolt onto the back of the machine in about 20 minuts. however changing the track is the difficult part.

it wouldnt be any eaasier to buy a new skidframe. but would cost alot more.

good to know!! just might do that , but i would need to convince my dad to trailer it 3,000 miles!! thanks for the info!!

blastoff · 11-05-2009, 10:21 PM

Why do u have to truck it 3000 miles, where do u live.

yamaha sx700 · 11-05-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by blastoff

Why do u have to truck it 3000 miles, where do u live.

ontario. pretty darn far!!

blastoff · 11-05-2009, 10:28 PM

No need to come here you ride the mtns in Quebec or the trails in Ontario you guys get more snow than us praire boys last few years. Cheers lad

11-05-2009, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
yamaha sx700 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: maynooth Posts: 232 Casino Cash: $197600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	would my sled survive? ok so heres the deal. got my sxr with a 121" track how would it do in the mountains if i put a 2.5 or 3" paddle on it? or am i out to lunch here? just curious. __________________ 2001 yamaha sxr 700 triple

11-05-2009, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 607 Casino Cash: $500 Thanks: 22 Thanked 201 Times in 143 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? Originally Posted by yamaha sx700 ok so heres the deal. got my sxr with a 121" track how would it do in the mountains if i put a 2.5 or 3" paddle on it? or am i out to lunch here? just curious. You would do much better when the snow is setup. In the powder you may get stuck alot. Hopefully the guys you ride with have patience. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

11-05-2009, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
maxwell Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sherwood park Posts: 1,376 Casino Cash: $1175988 Thanks: 47 Thanked 645 Times in 305 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? i dont think there is a 121 3" track. better off to slap on a 144x 2.3 or 2.0 camo extreme that way you dont have to mess with drivers or anything and you will have an awesome all around machine and could just use rail extensions.

11-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
yamaha sx700 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: maynooth Posts: 232 Casino Cash: $197600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: would my sled survive? Originally Posted by maxwell i dont think there is a 121 3" track. better off to slap on a 144x 2.3 or 2.0 camo extreme that way you dont have to mess with drivers or anything and you will have an awesome all around machine and could just use rail extensions. rail extensions?? what are those and how do the work? would that be any easier than buying a whole new slider cage? __________________ 2001 yamaha sxr 700 triple

11-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
mel.h Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 27 Casino Cash: $104502 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? Your 700 has plenty of power to turn a 144 x 2" track, you can go a lot of places with that track. I kept my 700 Summit with a 144 x 2" (because every now and again it's a riot to drive the smaller track especially through the trees) & I could go most places. The only time your going to have issues is deep powder climbing hills & if you stop facing up hill in deep powder otherwise it is respectable. JMO

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11-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
maxwell Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: sherwood park Posts: 1,376 Casino Cash: $1175988 Thanks: 47 Thanked 645 Times in 305 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? rail extensions just extend your existing skidframe to the length you need. 121-144 is comon and the extensions are about 100$ and just bolt onto the back of the machine in about 20 minuts. however changing the track is the difficult part. it wouldnt be any eaasier to buy a new skidframe. but would cost alot more.

11-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
blastoff Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 559 Casino Cash: $534820 Thanks: 74 Thanked 171 Times in 122 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? Extend your rails on the Ski-Doo to allow use of longer tracks for more flotation and better performance in deep snow conditions. Includes all hardware needed to install rail extensions. Extension Packges: Includes Track, Rail Extensions and Tunnel Extension along with Mounting Hardware for any snowmobile we make parts for. Check a after market website for size and fitting.

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SHREK1 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: st albert Posts: 324 Casino Cash: $33618 Thanks: 38 Thanked 82 Times in 60 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (1) Mood	Re: would my sled survive? buddy ran a mxz 800 for a couple years with a 121 x 2 , just duct tape the throttle open and you will have a blast

11-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
yamaha sx700 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: maynooth Posts: 232 Casino Cash: $197600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: would my sled survive? Originally Posted by maxwell rail extensions just extend your existing skidframe to the length you need. 121-144 is comon and the extensions are about 100$ and just bolt onto the back of the machine in about 20 minuts. however changing the track is the difficult part. it wouldnt be any eaasier to buy a new skidframe. but would cost alot more. good to know!! just might do that , but i would need to convince my dad to trailer it 3,000 miles!! thanks for the info!! __________________ 2001 yamaha sxr 700 triple

11-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
blastoff Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 559 Casino Cash: $534820 Thanks: 74 Thanked 171 Times in 122 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? Why do u have to truck it 3000 miles, where do u live.

11-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
yamaha sx700 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: maynooth Posts: 232 Casino Cash: $197600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: would my sled survive? Originally Posted by blastoff Why do u have to truck it 3000 miles, where do u live. ontario. pretty darn far!! __________________ 2001 yamaha sxr 700 triple

11-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
blastoff Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 559 Casino Cash: $534820 Thanks: 74 Thanked 171 Times in 122 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: would my sled survive? No need to come here you ride the mtns in Quebec or the trails in Ontario you guys get more snow than us praire boys last few years. Cheers lad

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