Rail Extensions or Different Skid? - Opinions, opinions started by BV_Boondocker
	June 18th 2009 at 7:48 PM Post #1
	BV_Boondocker Holy s***! Thats a tree... 196 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 8th 2009 Location: Bear Valley, CA, USA Current Sled: '99 Polaris RMK 700
	I have been wanting to extend my gen2 rmk 700 with a 136 track to 159" with either a rail extension or a new skid. What would be the better option. Im a pretty aggressive mountain rider. "As I walk through the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest motherf**ker in the valley!" -General George Patton Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	June 19th 2009 at 9:39 AM Post #2
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4992 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	136 to 159 is a pretty big jump for a rail extension. It can be done, but I'd think that using longer rails and putting it together that way would be better. These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 19th 2009 at 11:54 AM Post #3
	BV_Boondocker Holy s***! Thats a tree... 196 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 8th 2009 Location: Bear Valley, CA, USA Current Sled: '99 Polaris RMK 700
	Tracks USA sells the kit for it and its only 400 bucks for the track, the rail extensions, and the tunnel extension. Is there anyway to bolt the extension on the ride it a bit to let it settle then weld the rail extensions in place for extra strength? I can weld aluminum so im just wondering if that would be an idea worth considering. "As I walk through the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest motherf**ker in the valley!" -General George Patton Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 19th 2009 at 4:00 PM Post #4
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4992 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	Ya, it can be done. Be careful though, it's only cast aluminum. I know they do the 136 to 159 set ups all the time, and normally I'd think that would be just fine. Probably is in your case as well. It's just that you said you are an aggressive rider, and the picture in my head was landing a jump onto the tips of the skid. These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 19th 2009 at 6:07 PM Post #5
	BV_Boondocker Holy s***! Thats a tree... 196 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 8th 2009 Location: Bear Valley, CA, USA Current Sled: '99 Polaris RMK 700
	Yeah, thats my concern too. I dont do that except maybe once or twice a season on accident. "As I walk through the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest motherf**ker in the valley!" -General George Patton Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 12:47 AM Post #6
	Polaristhewayout Rider of sleds 1008 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 25th 2008 Location: Webster, South Dakota Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	PRO is parting out a sled with a 159x2in track + the skid i know that sentance made no sence, just roll with it. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 21st 2009 at 11:36 PM Post #7
	polarissnowX921 Starting Member 27 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 5th 2007 Location: Oak Creek Current Sled: 99 500XCSP 2008-2009 Miles: 0
	well you see, your best bet would be to get an entire new skid so that you can sell me your old one. I'm not just saying that because I want your skid, but that is a huge jump for almost any rider, especially an aggressive rider, plus depending on how big you are, that landing on the tips just once or twice a season could have you replacing it anyways. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit