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Kimpex Tracks
- What's the difference??
started by KingPrat
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February 24th 2009 at 8:26 PM
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KingPrat
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Location: Saugerties, NY
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2008-2009 Miles: 200
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Just looking into tracks right now probably going to buy sometime in the off-season. I see Camoplast Ripsaw, which is real popular. I also see Kimpex Shotgun X, which I don't hear too much about, but is about $200 cheaper on average. (Tracks USA has Ripsaws for pretty cheap, will be watching them)
What is the biggest difference between the 2 tracks other than weight? Both have similar lug designs and I would be looking at the pre-drilled 144 tracks.
Any warnings about the Kimpex? Why aren't they as popular??
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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February 24th 2009 at 9:42 PM
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polaris91
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they arent as popular because they normaly arent as durable as a camoplast
1990 indy trail bored.20over, ported and polished, cluched and geared, chaincase/brakes/jackshaft from 93 xlt, headlight cover, teather, some custom painting, black skid plate, blue running board trim, fox shocks, blue/gray powermadd handguards, 2 in powermadd riser, fly bars/barpad,blue leds(underglow),1 in lug track, teather mount from a 96xcr440,blue guage bulbs, blue c&as, xtra 10 rear, and edge seat and tank.
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February 24th 2009 at 9:52 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Kimpex makes affordable stuff but you get what you pay for. There stuff looks real cheaply made when you compare it to a name brand item.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
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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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February 24th 2009 at 10:02 PM
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Quinlan
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Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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I've read about people who say they tend to get prematurely destroyed on higher HP sleds. Lower HP sleds seem to be fine. The more I read the more of a toss up it seems though.
I have a Kimpex on my Formula 3. I have no complaints about it...I haven't ridden it that much though. I believe ACM has Kimpex on his ZRT and hasn't had any problems.
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Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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February 24th 2009 at 10:25 PM
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500POLARIS
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Current Sled: 08 500ss TNT
2008-2009 Miles: 1700
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I have a Kimpex shotgun-x on my 600ho sdi, the only reason I went with the Kimpex was because I needed a track and I could get it that day. I put the track on at the beginning of this season and I now have 1500 miles on it and there have been no torn lugs or really any sign of bad wearing. My sister's boyfriend has a 07 600ho sdi with the 1.25" ripsaw with 96 picks and my track without picks hooks up just as well has his. I do alot of aggressive trail riding along with off trail riding and it seems to do well in both, but if I had to do it all over again I would have boughten a 1.5" ripsaw. But I would not hesitate to buy one again, good luck.
Steve
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February 25th 2009 at 11:27 AM
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MACHZRider
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Current Sled: 2002 Arctic Cat ZL600 EFI
2008-2009 Miles: 712
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Last year when I had my Mach Z I put a Kimpex Shotgun on, regular not the "X" track after learning about it from ACM. I rode half of the season on it and never had any problems at all. II saved a lot of money too. I think the "X" version is a lighter version of the track not sure though. I am looking for a new track for my ZL600 and I was going to look for a KIMPEX to save a few bucks and because I have used one before and had no problems.
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February 25th 2009 at 11:33 AM
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arcticcatmatt
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arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
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Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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As a few have mentioned I am running a Kimpex Shotgun track. It is 7 less lbs than the ripsaw of same size and you mentioned it, less expensive.
I have 1000 miles on the track and the rubber nipples are still on it. No lug wear whatsoever. Oh, I am not running the "x" version, just the regular version.
I have no doubts in this tracks durability.
I did alot of research after I bought the track online and there were many people that were running it on other forums that had a ton of trouble free miles.
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February 25th 2009 at 12:07 PM
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Bear1
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Location: Mukwonago, WI, USA
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2008-2009 Miles: 207
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Ditto to what Matt said. I've got right around 1000 mi. on my shotgun and it looks almost as good as the day I installed it. I will admit I bought it for the price, but I am totally happy with the performance.
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And then declare war on somebody.
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February 25th 2009 at 5:08 PM
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Festus33
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Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla
2008-2009 Miles: 647
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I bought the Kimpex Shotgun last spring, because I was really impressed with it's performance on Bear1's sled.
And the price of course.
I've only got 645 mile's on Mine so far, but it still look's Brand New.
Kind of funny how the vast majority of people who talk down Kimpex product's, have very little or no personal experience with them.
I also put Kimpex Plastic ski's on the same sled this year, and I actually like them better than the C&A's that are on My other sled.
They are every bit as High of Quality as the C&A's, and cost Me about half what new C&A's would have.
Rick
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February 25th 2009 at 6:51 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over 5 hours ago
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Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Quote originally posted by Festus33
I bought the Kimpex Shotgun last spring, because I was really impressed with it's performance on Bear1's sled.
And the price of course.
I've only got 645 mile's on Mine so far, but it still look's Brand New.
Kind of funny how the vast majority of people who talk down Kimpex product's, have very little or no personal experience with them.
I also put Kimpex Plastic ski's on the same sled this year, and I actually like them better than the C&A's that are on My other sled.
They are every bit as High of Quality as the C&A's, and cost Me about half what new C&A's would have.
Rick
I hope this is not pointed at me. I have alot of experence with kimpex products. I work for partsunlimted for a few years. I handled alot of kimpex products on a daily basis.
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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February 25th 2009 at 7:38 PM
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mdmaniac
Go Big or Go Home
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2008-2009 Miles: almost 1k
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I love my Camoplast and my C&A's   However, there's a kimpex sherpaw 136x2" on ebay for crazy crazy cheap...seriousely thinkin bout pickin it up just because, never know when i might need a paddle track.. 
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