Typically I hear track speed is everything, but I am a little confused or maybe I have it right but just need verification:
I have two sleds and these are the break downs:
-One makes ~170hp one makes ~140hp
-The 170hp one weighs about 570lbs ready to ride, the 140hp one weighs about 540lbs ready to ride.
-They both have 162" tracks, the 170hp one has 2.25 x 16, the 140hp one has 2.5" x 15 CE
On the same day on the same hill, with me riding each one, and the gps recording ground speed, and using the lie o meter to record track speed the 170hp sled will make 60-65mph track speed, and the 140hp sled will make 35-38mph track speed. However ground speed the 140hp sled will be almost 5mph quicker, and will out climb the 170hp sled. The only conditions I have not yet been able to try are spring conditions with extreme traction.
Now my question is why?
Is it setup, or skid design, or just that .25" extra lug depth and a bit better designed track?
I have two sleds and these are the break downs:
-One makes ~170hp one makes ~140hp
-The 170hp one weighs about 570lbs ready to ride, the 140hp one weighs about 540lbs ready to ride.
-They both have 162" tracks, the 170hp one has 2.25 x 16, the 140hp one has 2.5" x 15 CE
On the same day on the same hill, with me riding each one, and the gps recording ground speed, and using the lie o meter to record track speed the 170hp sled will make 60-65mph track speed, and the 140hp sled will make 35-38mph track speed. However ground speed the 140hp sled will be almost 5mph quicker, and will out climb the 170hp sled. The only conditions I have not yet been able to try are spring conditions with extreme traction.
Now my question is why?
Is it setup, or skid design, or just that .25" extra lug depth and a bit better designed track?