2.5" Convex track on 2015 ST install with photos

[CATSLEDMAN1]

right side

I've changed out 4 different tracks on my setup and two sets of drivers and for sure the fastest set up is release the tension on track, take off right side panel.

We just did Dan's bike with the new TS track. Right side panel off, track in and out with ease. We did it with bike hanging, but in pinch, drain the gas and oil, lay the bike on the left side, easy to work on.

 

[Ryanexcr]

I did it another way. I found it easy to just remove the right side panel. I first undid the left rear upper swingarm bolt and also loosened off the rear idlers to totally loosen the track and then lay the bike on its left side. I then undid all of the bolts holding on the right side panel. (There are the 2 swingarm bolts, spine bolts, 4 bearing bolts and 2 small tunnel bolts). Once you lift off the right side panel, the track is easilly lifted out and replaced ( there is room to fit the new 2.5" track under the spine because at this point the rear swingarm is disconnected from the side panels). Reverse order to put it back together again. To mount the rear swingarm brackets, I uprighted the bike and hung the rear of the kit from the garage ceiling so that the rear of the skid was off of the ground. Both upper rear swingarms bolts are still undone from replacing the track. I drilled/bolted on new brackets then bolted the rear swingarms onto the new brackets. Total time was 1hr, 1 person including futzing time finding all of my tools. Stand back and wait for snow...waiting...

I used this method on my 2014 ST and had it on in 45 min. this step-by-step made it a breeze. Thanks

 

[KAWGRN]

ttt

 

[vfd272]

Alternate.

I did the same procedure as described but just removed the bolt from the end of the driveshaft instead of the four bolts holding the bearing carrier. The side panel and bearings will slide up and off the shaft enough to get the track in/out. Saves a little time.