2001 xc sp 500 - stud and belt started by psychogt
	November 3rd 2009 at 8:31 PM Post #1
	psychogt Starting Member 25 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 29th 2009 Location: ajax, ontario, Canada Current Sled: 2001 polaris 500 xc sp
	Just wondering if under studding my sled at 72 instead of 96 could damage the track as I would like it a it loose but would like the protection on ice and has anyone tried dayco or other belts instead of the factory polaris belt and had good results? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 3rd 2009 at 11:29 PM Post #2
	XLT96rider Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day. 942 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 7th 2009 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
	I ran a Dayco the other year and had no problems, but now all I'll run is the Polaris belts. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 4th 2009 at 9:04 AM Post #3
	TommyBoy68 Hey Buddy, what's with the axe? 348 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 4th 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Current Sled: parked 2008-2009 Miles: 275
	I think you could be in for a lot of track trouble if you were to put that few studs in. The power output of the motor will overpower the gripping power of the studs, and that's where people start to get tear-outs and such. I know that the stud companies have guidelines tailored for the style of riding that a person would do. And I think that often you can use the 1 stud per HP to get a starting point. If it were mine, I definitely wouldn't do it with that few. In my opinion, if you like to be loose and slide around, you shouldn't bother with studs at all. Personally, I love the grip that studs give you. We run 120 on our 500, and that thing hooks up like mad, both acceleration and stopping. That number is generally considered for 'aggressive' riding for that motor size. They were on the sled when we bought it used, so I have no way of knowing just how long they have been in use, but we have experienced NO track damage. I've got 144 on the 700, and that has been a good setup as well. I have no opinions on the belt issue, I've only run the Polaris brand so far. Been thinking of maybe trying others if there is a significant cost savings, but have not needed to buy for a while, and don't plan on needing to this year either, unless something happens to fail. . . . TomS. Minneapolis, MN, USA '98 Polaris XC 700 lotsa miles, a few bolt-ons ;) '99 Polaris XC 500 SP wife's sled Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 4th 2009 at 1:32 PM  [ Modified November 4th 2009 at 1:32 PM ] Post #4
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated. Updated Yesterday at 10:49 PM 12582 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	72 is not enough for a 500 if you weigh under 250lbs. (6 is a good number as it is 2 studs in every slot. I run 96 on my 440, 120 on my wifes indy 500 and 120 on my 700. I have used dayco belts and think they are super hard compounds. You need a few grams more primary weight for them to perform the same as an oem belt. I stick with polaris belts as they last a long time and perform well. a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 4th 2009 at 10:21 PM Post #5
	psychogt Starting Member 25 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 29th 2009 Location: ajax, ontario, Canada Current Sled: 2001 polaris 500 xc sp
	perfect info guys I appreciate it for sure and price of the polaris belts are very reasonable so Ill stick with that and I guess 96 studs will do. I never rode this sled as I just got it this year so I have no idea on the power output of it thats why I was wondering. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit