cable extenions?

rmksledder · 10-21-2008, 05:55 PM

i have a polaris 98 700 rmk and im going to raise my bars some more. i have a 4'' block on now and the cables are to the max. jusy wondering if the extentions freeze up or cause trouble?

catmando · 10-21-2008, 09:40 PM

I am doing the same thing to my sled before the season starts,I would suggest spending the extra cash and buy new cables,heard bad things about extentions.Go to Gravity Worx site and check out the prices,they are fairly cheap!
catmando!

Modman · 10-22-2008, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by catmando

I am doing the same thing to my sled before the season starts,I would suggest spending the extra cash and buy new cables,heard bad things about extentions.Go to Gravity Worx site and check out the prices,they are fairly cheap!
catmando!

X 2 for Darin (Gravity Worx)! Great guy to deal with and his stuff is top notch. Extensions can bind, search this forum back a couple pages, there is a lot of info on here already.

rmksledder · 10-22-2008, 02:57 PM

thier site wont come up for me but i had looked into that. i still have to choose some bars they didnt hold up to the rollover.

Modman · 10-22-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by rmksledder

thier site wont come up for me but i had looked into that. i still have to choose some bars they didnt hold up to the rollover.

Gravity Worx Racing

I like my Renthal ATV high rise bars, but they are really high with an 8" rise. I'm putting the same bars on the other sled this winter but only going to a 7" riser.

newfiedoo · 10-22-2008, 05:19 PM

i've got a powermadd ext. on for 3 years now and haven't had any troubles works great.

jay007 · 10-22-2008, 05:21 PM

I have the powermadd throttle extension on my sled and last year SOMETHING froze up on the ride out of Quartz at 90 kmph, I think it was just because of the extra cold with the wind at that speed for that long (took about 12 to 13 kms) of this speed before it froze up. Not 100% sure it was the extension, but from now on I am going to regularly take it apart and clean (too get any moisture out) and re grease to lessen the chances ofthis happening.

neddacsac · 10-22-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by newfiedoo

i've got a powermadd ext. on for 3 years now and haven't had any troubles works great.

Same here.No trouble at all.

snotterite · 10-22-2008, 05:59 PM

powermadd is like the generic brand of snowmobile parts.....Super Store soap probably works as good as TIDE........

Chit who am I chitting here...

Powermadd junk

Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link.

Call gravity works

I do like Super Store muffins

Scotty · 10-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by snotrocket

powermadd is like the generic brand of snowmobile parts.....Super Store soap probably works as good as TIDE........

Chit who am I chitting here...

Powermadd junk

Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link.

Call gravity works

I do like Super Store muffins

I ride with a few guys that have cable extensions, I believe Powermad might be on one or two of their sleds? So far so good?

So, what is the issue with Powermad, do they not seal and let in water? How could they be that poorly made and still make it to market when it is such an important part? Do they not have to pass some sort of gov't approved testing or something?

Dr. Meatman · 10-22-2008, 08:50 PM

powermadd can make it in the market because they are a cheap alternative...i've seen plenty of issues with powermadd extensions....either freezing up or just plain breaking into pieces. Do it right the first time and hit up darin at gravity worx....hes does a good job and is very helpful.

Scotty · 10-22-2008, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Meatman

powermadd can make it in the market because they are a cheap alternative...i've seen plenty of issues with powermadd extensions....either freezing up or just plain breaking into pieces. Do it right the first time and hit up darin at gravity worx....hes does a good job and is very helpful.

Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience?

I can see freezing... but breaking into pieces? I would really like to see some proof of this if you may? I was considering their product as I want to go to a larger riser on my sled.

snotterite · 10-22-2008, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Scotty

Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience? I can see freezing... but breaking into pieces? I would really like to see some proof of this if you may? I was considering their product as I want to go to a larger riser on my sled.

Scotty seriously I have seen at least 12 fail.....the plastic clam like connection holder, has a sliding common piece that the 2 ends fit in. If it runs dry it becomes sloppy and binds.if you have any snow get in it will freeze the slide...if enough moisture gets in it freezes and just expands and cracks.
You can lube it up but once water mixes with it in there it's like frozen butter..........We have tryed a Ice Fishing lube called Sub Zero and it worked good.
The other problem because your a Cat guy is the little slide is not made for AC connections...and the extension ends are not the same size as AC throttle slots

A PEZ Dispenser is better engineered

BIGFOOT · 10-22-2008, 11:13 PM

I installed 2 sets..... Lubed up good inside & made sure heat shrink outer shell was sealed good !.... So far good, I hope my luck continues !

Modman · 10-23-2008, 08:14 AM

For me its the fact there is one extra connection in the throttle linkage. To me, this is a cable that should have the least amount of connections possible.

More connections = more chance of binding (and heavier throttle pull)

I have had two throttle sticks in my life, one off the trailer (very lucky to not have damaged anything on that one) and one ripping down the trail (good way to increase the heart rate). I do not want to repeat either scenario.

Seriously, if you try Darin's cables you will not go back to the stock cable or any other cable extension. The materials he uses make the throttle pull like nothing. My 44's pull like 28's and completely smooth.

Dr. Meatman · 10-23-2008, 08:36 AM

well i told the guys that had broken powermadd extensions to keep them for me so i can take pictures of them and prove to people that dont believe that plastic gets brittle in really really cold conditions...however they just tossed them and bought one from darin. damn the luck

we're a little hard on equipment here in the flatlands im sure for spring riding they work great, not too cold and not much trail riding. All there is here is ditch banging and every once in awhile we can open'em up on the river

10-21-2008, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmksledder Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rivercourse/Lloydminster SK Posts: 356 Casino Cash: $361796 Thanks: 38 Thanked 63 Times in 47 Posts	cable extenions? i have a polaris 98 700 rmk and im going to raise my bars some more. i have a 4'' block on now and the cables are to the max. jusy wondering if the extentions freeze up or cause trouble? __________________ 98 polaris 700 rmk, 151x2,mbrp can,v force reeds, protaper contour bars, 8'' rise, big wheel 06 polaris sportsman 500, HSP Exhaust, EPI Clutch kit, 2'' lift, 28'' mudlite xl's, 12'' ss212 rims, fan mod switch 03 GMC sierra 1500, FlowMaster Dual Exhaust,Chrome and lots of it, sat. radio, blocked, chipped

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catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,890 Casino Cash: $1648871 Thanks: 1,399 Thanked 1,377 Times in 799 Posts	Re: cable extenions? I am doing the same thing to my sled before the season starts,I would suggest spending the extra cash and buy new cables,heard bad things about extentions.Go to Gravity Worx site and check out the prices,they are fairly cheap! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 08 Arctic Cat M8 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

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Modman Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,600 Casino Cash: $1238220 Thanks: 462 Thanked 1,335 Times in 616 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by catmando I am doing the same thing to my sled before the season starts,I would suggest spending the extra cash and buy new cables,heard bad things about extentions.Go to Gravity Worx site and check out the prices,they are fairly cheap! catmando! X 2 for Darin (Gravity Worx)! Great guy to deal with and his stuff is top notch. Extensions can bind, search this forum back a couple pages, there is a lot of info on here already. __________________ The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. - Henri David Thoreau

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rmksledder Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rivercourse/Lloydminster SK Posts: 356 Casino Cash: $361796 Thanks: 38 Thanked 63 Times in 47 Posts	Re: cable extenions? thier site wont come up for me but i had looked into that. i still have to choose some bars they didnt hold up to the rollover. __________________ 98 polaris 700 rmk, 151x2,mbrp can,v force reeds, protaper contour bars, 8'' rise, big wheel 06 polaris sportsman 500, HSP Exhaust, EPI Clutch kit, 2'' lift, 28'' mudlite xl's, 12'' ss212 rims, fan mod switch 03 GMC sierra 1500, FlowMaster Dual Exhaust,Chrome and lots of it, sat. radio, blocked, chipped

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Modman Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,600 Casino Cash: $1238220 Thanks: 462 Thanked 1,335 Times in 616 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by rmksledder thier site wont come up for me but i had looked into that. i still have to choose some bars they didnt hold up to the rollover. Gravity Worx Racing I like my Renthal ATV high rise bars, but they are really high with an 8" rise. I'm putting the same bars on the other sled this winter but only going to a 7" riser. __________________ The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. - Henri David Thoreau

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jay007 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 291 Casino Cash: $69044 Thanks: 34 Thanked 87 Times in 55 Posts	Re: cable extenions? I have the powermadd throttle extension on my sled and last year SOMETHING froze up on the ride out of Quartz at 90 kmph, I think it was just because of the extra cold with the wind at that speed for that long (took about 12 to 13 kms) of this speed before it froze up. Not 100% sure it was the extension, but from now on I am going to regularly take it apart and clean (too get any moisture out) and re grease to lessen the chances ofthis happening. __________________ JAY007 2005 Summit 800HO 151x2, extovers, stingers, riser, 1997 Summit 670 - MBRP Can, 4 inch risers, 1983 Honda Odyssey FL250 wiseco rebuild - HELL YEAH!! 1989 - 617 formula mach 1 Mini Baja - many mods to come! Honda Magna VF750 2003 Dodge HEMI - AIRAID intake 1994 Jeep YJ 2 horses and dog. "STEP UP STEP OUT AND SEE WHAT THE F... YOUR MADE OF!!"

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neddacsac Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High River,AB Posts: 254 Casino Cash: $311338 Thanks: 142 Thanked 228 Times in 72 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by newfiedoo i've got a powermadd ext. on for 3 years now and haven't had any troubles works great. Same here.No trouble at all. __________________ 2010 M8 LE. 98 700RMK. 153"x2.25"Thing Can, SLP Boost Bottle,4" riser,(For Sale) 2001 Dodge 3500. AFE Intake, 4" exhaust, Edge Juice chip with Attitude monitor. You shouldn't hold in your farts because if you do they travel up your spine and into your brain and thats where sh!tty ideas come from!!

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snotterite Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 3,606 Casino Cash: $8920 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 1,778 Times in 1,131 Posts	Re: cable extenions? powermadd is like the generic brand of snowmobile parts.....Super Store soap probably works as good as TIDE........ Chit who am I chitting here... Powermadd junk Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link. Call gravity works I do like Super Store muffins __________________

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Scotty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood Park / Ardossan, Alberta Posts: 1,170 Casino Cash: $588040 Thanks: 561 Thanked 444 Times in 285 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by snotrocket powermadd is like the generic brand of snowmobile parts.....Super Store soap probably works as good as TIDE........ Chit who am I chitting here... Powermadd junk Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link. Call gravity works I do like Super Store muffins I ride with a few guys that have cable extensions, I believe Powermad might be on one or two of their sleds? So far so good? So, what is the issue with Powermad, do they not seal and let in water? How could they be that poorly made and still make it to market when it is such an important part? Do they not have to pass some sort of gov't approved testing or something? __________________ Scotty. "The Litter" '04 AC F6 efi 144" '01 AC M Cat 600 efi '02 AC 500i '01 AC Z120 '01 AC Z120 snopro '04 AC Z120

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Dr. Meatman Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: iowa Posts: 2,140 Casino Cash: $1014540 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1,233 Times in 904 Posts	Re: cable extenions? powermadd can make it in the market because they are a cheap alternative...i've seen plenty of issues with powermadd extensions....either freezing up or just plain breaking into pieces. Do it right the first time and hit up darin at gravity worx....hes does a good job and is very helpful.

10-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scotty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood Park / Ardossan, Alberta Posts: 1,170 Casino Cash: $588040 Thanks: 561 Thanked 444 Times in 285 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by Dr. Meatman powermadd can make it in the market because they are a cheap alternative...i've seen plenty of issues with powermadd extensions....either freezing up or just plain breaking into pieces. Do it right the first time and hit up darin at gravity worx....hes does a good job and is very helpful. Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience? I can see freezing... but breaking into pieces? I would really like to see some proof of this if you may? I was considering their product as I want to go to a larger riser on my sled. __________________ Scotty. "The Litter" '04 AC F6 efi 144" '01 AC M Cat 600 efi '02 AC 500i '01 AC Z120 '01 AC Z120 snopro '04 AC Z120

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snotterite Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 3,606 Casino Cash: $8920 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 1,778 Times in 1,131 Posts	Re: cable extenions? Originally Posted by Scotty Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience? I can see freezing... but breaking into pieces? I would really like to see some proof of this if you may? I was considering their product as I want to go to a larger riser on my sled. Scotty seriously I have seen at least 12 fail.....the plastic clam like connection holder, has a sliding common piece that the 2 ends fit in. If it runs dry it becomes sloppy and binds.if you have any snow get in it will freeze the slide...if enough moisture gets in it freezes and just expands and cracks. You can lube it up but once water mixes with it in there it's like frozen butter..........We have tryed a Ice Fishing lube called Sub Zero and it worked good. The other problem because your a Cat guy is the little slide is not made for AC connections...and the extension ends are not the same size as AC throttle slots A PEZ Dispenser is better engineered __________________

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Modman Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,600 Casino Cash: $1238220 Thanks: 462 Thanked 1,335 Times in 616 Posts	Re: cable extenions? For me its the fact there is one extra connection in the throttle linkage. To me, this is a cable that should have the least amount of connections possible. More connections = more chance of binding (and heavier throttle pull) I have had two throttle sticks in my life, one off the trailer (very lucky to not have damaged anything on that one) and one ripping down the trail (good way to increase the heart rate). I do not want to repeat either scenario. Seriously, if you try Darin's cables you will not go back to the stock cable or any other cable extension. The materials he uses make the throttle pull like nothing. My 44's pull like 28's and completely smooth. __________________ The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. - Henri David Thoreau

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Dr. Meatman Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: iowa Posts: 2,140 Casino Cash: $1014540 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1,233 Times in 904 Posts	Re: cable extenions? well i told the guys that had broken powermadd extensions to keep them for me so i can take pictures of them and prove to people that dont believe that plastic gets brittle in really really cold conditions...however they just tossed them and bought one from darin. damn the luck we're a little hard on equipment here in the flatlands im sure for spring riding they work great, not too cold and not much trail riding. All there is here is ditch banging and every once in awhile we can open'em up on the river

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