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graphite slides
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started by 86indy
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December 7th 2011 at 8:02 PM
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86indy
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151 Posts 
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Member Since: November 30th 2011
Location: live in IL but ride in mostly MI
Current Sled: 1986 indy 400
2011-2012 Miles: 0
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I saw that they make Graphite slides for track are they worth it? (or should i just get the normal plastic slides) Do the graphite slide wear better or do they last longer?
Thanks guys i was just curious when i saw them online.
Updates to the indy-400 includes: Extra-10, 4.5inch handlebar riser w/1.5 inch rise bars, Rhino lined running boards, New shocks up front, Oh yea almost ALL BLACKED OUT...
I show many people a picture of my 1886 indy-400 and they say its piece of s*#@, then I laugh and show them the "after" photos. Hah jokes on you!
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December 7th 2011 at 8:10 PM
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srx_600
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Location: USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
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They last longer and can withstand higher temps. I used them on both of my sleds, including my 151x2 RMK and rode some pretty hard trails with no scratchers or anything and they held up great. I have had the same set for 3 years. Granted i do have scratchers now and use them whenever i need to.
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December 7th 2011 at 8:18 PM
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86indy
sled head
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151 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 30th 2011
Location: live in IL but ride in mostly MI
Current Sled: 1986 indy 400
2011-2012 Miles: 0
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Ok for a couple bucks more ill get the graphite ones. Still dont full understand what ice scratchers do but ok
Thank you
Updates to the indy-400 includes: Extra-10, 4.5inch handlebar riser w/1.5 inch rise bars, Rhino lined running boards, New shocks up front, Oh yea almost ALL BLACKED OUT...
I show many people a picture of my 1886 indy-400 and they say its piece of s*#@, then I laugh and show them the "after" photos. Hah jokes on you!
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December 7th 2011 at 8:19 PM
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srx_600
Power Valved²
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4022 Posts
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Location: USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
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They throw snow/ice up on your heat exchangers and your hyfaxes benefit to.
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December 7th 2011 at 9:06 PM
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littlemel
It makes sense if you don't think about it.
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1585 Posts 
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Location: Hartland, WI
Current Sled: '93 XLT
2012-2013 Miles: 223
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Yes, well worth the couple extra dollars.
"This snowcone is giving me a brain sneeze. It's when your brain needs to sneeze, but it caint cause its a brain, so it just hurts" Si Robertson
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December 7th 2011 at 9:33 PM
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slamdry
President of the EFP/BRP/SLEDCRUSHER Fanclub
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3268 Posts
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Location: Cohoes, NY, USA
Current Sled: 02 RMK-6
2011-2012 Miles: 280
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ive used them on every sled i have had to replace slides on, well worth the extra
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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December 8th 2011 at 6:32 AM
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86indy
sled head
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151 Posts
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Member Since: November 30th 2011
Location: live in IL but ride in mostly MI
Current Sled: 1986 indy 400
2011-2012 Miles: 0
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awesome replies that's why i came to this forum. I can get great input from not @$$ hole guy like other forums
Updates to the indy-400 includes: Extra-10, 4.5inch handlebar riser w/1.5 inch rise bars, Rhino lined running boards, New shocks up front, Oh yea almost ALL BLACKED OUT...
I show many people a picture of my 1886 indy-400 and they say its piece of s*#@, then I laugh and show them the "after" photos. Hah jokes on you!
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December 8th 2011 at 9:56 AM
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xcr440
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14775 Posts
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Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2011-2012 Miles: 350
2012-2013 Miles: 40h tucker
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Do they last that much longer?? I normally get 3 years out of my slides. I put on about 1000 on average.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains | 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 350mains,T-flow 7000
1998 I 500 | 1987 340 Sport
Past toys;
1999 F-250 SD V10 | 1997 F-150 SC 5.4L | 1995 F-150 RC 5.0L | 1980 F-150 RC 5.0L | 1980 Chevy CK 1500 350ci 3.4 ton lifted springs |
1998 XC 700 | 1996 ULTRA SP | 1995 XCR 600 | 1991 RXL | 1992 XCR 440 | 1990 INDY 400 | 1987 INDY 400 | 1987 INDY TRAIL |
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December 8th 2011 at 11:43 AM
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BoltZ22
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Current Sled: 1992 Polaris Indy 500 SP
2011-2012 Miles: 120
2012-2013 Miles: 68
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Quote originally posted by 86indy
I saw that they make Graphite slides for track are they worth it? (or should i just get the normal plastic slides) Do the graphite slide wear better or do they last longer?
Thanks guys i was just curious when i saw them online.
I read that they don't heat up as much, last longer and are a little better for the track. I'm going to be giving the graphite a try this year. Dealer quoted me $25 a slide for plastic. Online I can get plastic for $10 and graphite for $15 a slide. So I figured why not give it a try.
1992 Polaris Indy 500 SP aka "The Pink Rocket"
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December 8th 2011 at 1:46 PM
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Broknex1
Rain rain go away
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Good info! Was curious about that myself!
Lost in Paradise
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December 8th 2011 at 2:22 PM
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sledfreak139
Average Member
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Current Sled: 09 Skidoo MXZ TNT 600etec
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Quote originally posted by BoltZ22
Quote originally posted by 86indy
I saw that they make Graphite slides for track are they worth it? (or should i just get the normal plastic slides) Do the graphite slide wear better or do they last longer?
Thanks guys i was just curious when i saw them online.
I read that they don't heat up as much, last longer and are a little better for the track. I'm going to be giving the graphite a try this year. Dealer quoted me $25 a slide for plastic. Online I can get plastic for $10 and graphite for $15 a slide. So I figured why not give it a try.
Just curious which website you are using to find the $10 - $15 sliders
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December 8th 2011 at 4:29 PM
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86indy
sled head
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151 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 30th 2011
Location: live in IL but ride in mostly MI
Current Sled: 1986 indy 400
2011-2012 Miles: 0
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sledparts.com ^^^^^^^
Updates to the indy-400 includes: Extra-10, 4.5inch handlebar riser w/1.5 inch rise bars, Rhino lined running boards, New shocks up front, Oh yea almost ALL BLACKED OUT...
I show many people a picture of my 1886 indy-400 and they say its piece of s*#@, then I laugh and show them the "after" photos. Hah jokes on you!
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December 8th 2011 at 4:47 PM
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littlemel
It makes sense if you don't think about it.
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1585 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 20th 2009
Location: Hartland, WI
Current Sled: '93 XLT
2012-2013 Miles: 223
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Graphite won't fuse to the track where plastic will if it gets to hot.
"This snowcone is giving me a brain sneeze. It's when your brain needs to sneeze, but it caint cause its a brain, so it just hurts" Si Robertson
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December 8th 2011 at 4:56 PM
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xcr440
Senior Member
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14775 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2011-2012 Miles: 350
2012-2013 Miles: 40h tucker
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^ if it is that warm or low snow. I won't be riding.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains | 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 350mains,T-flow 7000
1998 I 500 | 1987 340 Sport
Past toys;
1999 F-250 SD V10 | 1997 F-150 SC 5.4L | 1995 F-150 RC 5.0L | 1980 F-150 RC 5.0L | 1980 Chevy CK 1500 350ci 3.4 ton lifted springs |
1998 XC 700 | 1996 ULTRA SP | 1995 XCR 600 | 1991 RXL | 1992 XCR 440 | 1990 INDY 400 | 1987 INDY 400 | 1987 INDY TRAIL |
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December 8th 2011 at 4:58 PM
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littlemel
It makes sense if you don't think about it.
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1585 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 20th 2009
Location: Hartland, WI
Current Sled: '93 XLT
2012-2013 Miles: 223
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Quote originally posted by xcr440
^ if it is that warm or low snow. I won't be riding.
Or if you are on a lake with low snow due to wind, or very hardpack icy snow. Most won't see these conditions but its nice to know that why won't melt.
"This snowcone is giving me a brain sneeze. It's when your brain needs to sneeze, but it caint cause its a brain, so it just hurts" Si Robertson
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December 8th 2011 at 5:15 PM
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BoltZ22
Starting Member
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Member Since: March 23rd 2011
Current Sled: 1992 Polaris Indy 500 SP
2011-2012 Miles: 120
2012-2013 Miles: 68
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Quote originally posted by sledfreak139
Quote originally posted by BoltZ22
Quote originally posted by 86indy
I saw that they make Graphite slides for track are they worth it? (or should i just get the normal plastic slides) Do the graphite slide wear better or do they last longer?
Thanks guys i was just curious when i saw them online.
I read that they don't heat up as much, last longer and are a little better for the track. I'm going to be giving the graphite a try this year. Dealer quoted me $25 a slide for plastic. Online I can get plastic for $10 and graphite for $15 a slide. So I figured why not give it a try.
Just curious which website you are using to find the $10 - $15 sliders
MFGSUPPLY.COM
1992 Polaris Indy 500 SP aka "The Pink Rocket"
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December 8th 2011 at 7:50 PM
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86indy
sled head
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151 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 30th 2011
Location: live in IL but ride in mostly MI
Current Sled: 1986 indy 400
2011-2012 Miles: 0
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^^^^^ sledparts.com and mfgsupply.com same places its just easier to remember sledparts.com IMO. Hope it helps
Updates to the indy-400 includes: Extra-10, 4.5inch handlebar riser w/1.5 inch rise bars, Rhino lined running boards, New shocks up front, Oh yea almost ALL BLACKED OUT...
I show many people a picture of my 1886 indy-400 and they say its piece of s*#@, then I laugh and show them the "after" photos. Hah jokes on you!
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