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track direction
- my track is backwards
started by pletzracing15
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November 4th 2009 at 8:40 AM
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pletzracing15
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pletzracing15 well the word is snow will start by thanks giving around here.
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Location: Sister Lakes, MI
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hey im new to this site and and i was wondering if anyone else has heard about running a track backwards. i got a polaris indy 500classic and me and a buddy discovered it was backwards. but then we heard there was a reason people do this anyone got any idea why?
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November 4th 2009 at 8:51 AM
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srx_600
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srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
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Some tracks were designed to help you stop better than accelerate, some people flipped them around to get better traction and acceleration.
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November 4th 2009 at 9:39 AM
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Luke
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Quote originally posted by srx_600
Some tracks were designed to help you stop better than accelerate, some people flipped them around to get better traction and acceleration.
Ive been told the same thing. I know a bunch of people who have done this for years now.
1998 XC 700
SLP pipe, boost bottle, power packs, VForce, clutched, Ripsaw 1.25, M-10 susp, 2 in riser, handlebar hooks, third testicle, and good brakes.
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November 4th 2009 at 10:26 AM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
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yup back yard racers so called secret.
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
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November 4th 2009 at 11:31 AM
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Luke
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Quote originally posted by xcr440
yup back yard racers so called secret.
lol, does it actually work? Never actually tried it myself, but I know people that swear it works.
1998 XC 700
SLP pipe, boost bottle, power packs, VForce, clutched, Ripsaw 1.25, M-10 susp, 2 in riser, handlebar hooks, third testicle, and good brakes.
"I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Alva Edison
Amsoil dealer
http://www.galushascottages.com
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November 4th 2009 at 11:37 AM
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motodeficient
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Are you just looking at the letters on the track and they are upside down? That doesn't mean its running backwards. Check for an arrow indicating direction of track spin. I bet its not backwards.
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November 4th 2009 at 1:24 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
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yes. Been doing it around here for years on drag sleds.
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
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November 4th 2009 at 2:41 PM
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Sno-X-treme
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Quote originally posted by Luke
lol, does it actually work? Never actually tried it myself, but I know people that swear it works.
Depends on the track. Most have a flat face to the lug and the backside tapers off and isn't square. From the factory that taper is the acceleration/traction side. Flipping will put the square edge into the acceleration side instead of braking. I've flipped tracks this way numerous times.
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November 4th 2009 at 3:54 PM
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pletzracing15
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pletzracing15 well the word is snow will start by thanks giving around here.
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yeah the taper side is the side that would be doing the grabbing on this one it would make sense to me if it was flipped around from how it is and it would put the flat side to do the garabbing but i just got the sled and havent ridin on it yet so i dont now how it will go yet thanks
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November 4th 2009 at 6:06 PM
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reflexsnowmobiler
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Normally a track is set up so that you have the most stopping power, by flipping it around you would take off better but have less control over your sled depending on the tracks lug size/pitch. I would rather keep the track the right way because i do a lot of trail riding and get into situations where i need to stop quick. If you are only drag racing, it would probably be a good idea.
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November 4th 2009 at 6:32 PM
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87srvsnow
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i drew out a little diagram, ya, i do realize i have to much time on my hands. As you can see, the picture is of a backwards track. the lugs are pointed so they are going to grab some snow when you hit that throttle. but, you can also see that if your going towards a tree, slam on those brakes, and lock the track up, that track isn't grabbing anything. your just going to keep on sliding. so here is the question, does putting your track backwards gain traction? yes, it does. But, is that little extra speed or acceleration worth smashing into a tree, rock or maybe even another fanatic? i personally don't think so, but, that's up to you.
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November 4th 2009 at 6:53 PM
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weakeboarderboy
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weakeboarderboy Everyone keep your fingers crossed for snow. Trails poentially open in 11 days!
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I have always looked at mine and thought it would grab better if it were on the other way.
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November 4th 2009 at 8:32 PM
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freebie
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I just use studs if I need more traction, they make a huge difference
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November 4th 2009 at 8:42 PM
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pletzracing15
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pletzracing15 well the word is snow will start by thanks giving around here.
Updated Monday at 8:10 PM
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alright so then my track is on right thanks guys big help i wasnt sure if i was wanting to flip it around anyway and that makes me feel a whole lot better
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November 5th 2009 at 1:28 PM
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reflexsnowmobiler
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Yea if you really want traction, just add studs!
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November 5th 2009 at 8:50 PM
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pletzracing15
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pletzracing15 well the word is snow will start by thanks giving around here.
Updated Monday at 8:10 PM
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Current Sled: 1990 indy classic 500
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yeah i was kinda plannin on them just probably not for this winter
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