Finally Finished My Sled

[indy_500]

i've added quite a few things to my sled since the snow melted in march. Here's the list of things i've added/done: Repainted the hood screens a different/better shade of red, painted the nosecone vent red, reriveted the vents back in, added quite a few stickers, new low windshield, C&A Pro Ski's, 3 in. handlebar riser, new red and new red slides...

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[indy_500]

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[indy_500]

C&A Pros ski's were razors by the way. and i got 2 mount kits (1 new 1 used) 2 new tips, 2 used tips, and 2 brand new 10 in. carbides plus the 2 ski's for $75. 3 inch handlebar riser was $5, and the low windshield was $15

[indy_500]

i got everything but the windshield at the wausau swap meet, bought the windshield from a friend

[cuzzinolaf]

Lookin good. Now we just need some snow.

[indy_500]

no kidding

[indy_500]

o and i forgot my custom handguard extension

[indy_500]

is 10 in. carbides too much with a non-studded .82 inch lug track?

[lenny]

nice lookin sled, after seeing that, I'm getting motivated to get STARTED on mine

[dab102999]

Looks great. Yea 10" might be a little much but you'll know after the first couple of corners.

[indy_500]

i figured 10 would be a little too much but they were free (and brand new) and i'm not gonna spend more money on smaller carbides

[skylar]

Sled looks awesome!

Yep, 10" carbides, and no studs will make for an extremely loose rear end when you are riding. Your front end will stay planted, but the rear end of the sled will be fishtailing all over the place. BUT, you are right, no sense in not using them and spending more money for shorter carbides. The Milwaukee show is usually a great place to find good deals on studs. You know when that is right? LOL. http://www.johndee.com/discuss/clipart/happy.gif

[indy_500]

yup! but if i'm going to stud it, i would need a new track and tunnel support drop bars. when i bottom out, my track rubs on my tunnel. so if i had it studded, it would tear up the tunnel. and my sled has over 7000 miles on it and has the original track on it and it isn't in the greatest of shape. but,







i love fishtailing!!!

[mikes99ss]

Have you thought about the free changes? Either stiffen your front track shock or let out your limiter straps a hole or two. that should get some weight transfer going twords the rear!!

[indy_500]

do any of you notice my clean hood, seat, and tunnel? i armoralled the seat about 12 times since the snow melted this past spring. and windex'd the hood about 6 times

[cuzzinolaf]

That should make it fun for your first ride. Slam on the brakes and ummmm, well, I hope you plan to wear a cup. =)

[einne]

got a studded track (96) from my 06 fusion if interested.

[indy_500]

i stiffened the rear shock, and let out the limiter straps

[indy_500]

i stiffened the rear shock, and let out the limiter straps

my dad's been yelling at me for armoralling my seat too much

[ezra]

dont rub the paint off her before it snows.maby you need to get a after school gig detailing sleds at your local dealer.or maby my garage and my small fleet.

[ezra]

now lift that hood so we can see if the shine is just skin deep .

[indy_500]

the inside is fairly clean. but not clean clean like the rest. i still want to spray paint my exhaust with high temp paint before the season. my dad keeps telling me it's a waste and that "i'm fixing my sled too much when it's not even broke!!" and he said "pretty soon, it's gonna break from fixing it too much"

[scottiking]

Looks great!
Scottiking OUT

[indy_500]

i also wanted to point out i painted the riser block in case anyone noticed. didn't let it dry all the way so it's a lil scratched but looks good enough

[snobuilder]

Your sled looks great, nice job.
I might have a set of studs for a shorter lug track left over from one of my old pols.
Contact me if you are interested.

[indy_500]

anyone have one of those tracks with the built in studs? like the ice rippers? i'd be interested in one of those.

[indy_500]

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[coldbear]

Congratulations are in order here...well done. Now ride it with respect and loyality!CB out.

[cooksend]

Sled looks great. Keep that thing rubber side down this winter...

[indy_500]

i cant guarantee that cooksend

[snobuilder]

I read an article in Dec. 2008 SG on the iceripper. Basicly said it worked well in most trail conditions, but not as good as studs if you need pure acceleration. List price is $838.

[misty_pines]

I have a 136" Ice Ripper with a 1.25" lug on my 02 MXZ 600 with a long track kit. I works great both on and off the trail. I would say that compared to my studded track I had previously, the ice traction is not as good as a normally studded track but much better that no studs. I love it as an all around track.

[dab102999]

I really like my Ice ripper (at least I think it is that one) 1.25 track Got mine through the snowmobile shop at whitestar auction for like $500 out the door. Couldn't buy and stud a track for that. I have around 1000 miles on mine and still looks like new. I think it hooks up a lot better then the stock 1.25 I had on my 01 800 mxz. I bought it both for price and also I thought that the studs would last longer and be less "stess" on the track since the whole lug supports it instead of having to deal with backers. Only added a little over a pound to the track weigth so when they do where out and if the track is still in good shape I can stud it at that point with regular studds and only be a pound heavier.

[indy_500]

ttt

[j57snow]

Heres a link to a ice ripper dealer WWW.JOHNMASTER.NET (http://WWW.JOHNMASTER.NET) or you can call 262-993-5545 he is also on ebay, i had bought a ice attak from him 2 yrs ago on ebay for a 94 storm 800 for $420.00 he will be at the milwaukee snow show too.

[sledjunkie25]

Looks good nice work. Mines still in storage otherwise i'd be doing the same thing you did...i have an 8" riser to put on low pro windshield and some armoralling to do as well lol