After nearly a full season of riding. Is a 153-154"" or a 162"-163" preferable?

[Dootimes2]

Thanks guys but, it would sure be easier to decide if you would all agree!

Ok, let me put it this way. How much more is a brand new 162" tracked sled worth than the same sled in a 153"?

The two sleds I am looking at, have the 162" priced at $600 more for the 153.

To me, that's too much of a difference. If I can get the dealer to go to a $200-$250 difference then it would really be tough to decide but, as it stands now that extra $600 will pay for my SLP pipe.

Thanks again and keep them coming.

Go with lhe longer track and save the money on the pipe. I know several people who run the slp pipe on their xp's and they all say there is very little to no diff. Only thing they agree on is it looses some weight. I say the extra traction is more advantage than 5lb. weight savings. Not sure but I think slp says their pipe works best if motor is ported.

 

[IDAHO HOT SHOT]

Ride it short

Ive ran a 155 for 2 years now, theres not a place the 163s go that I dont. Let the long tracks waste the gas when it gets to deep, im for the rollers big jumps, 163s will still have the tail dragn. I do prefer the Camoplast 2.5 extreme over the stock track. I would really like to try the Cat 90 derometer track, it just looks like it would work good

 

[turboless terry]

151 is the best for me. I have went everywhere 163s have and then some. All of my buddies have them. For serious boondocking the long tracks can't hang. They don't turn or spin around as quick. I can spin the 151 around on its tail in tight quarters and the 163 you can't as easy. A lot does depend on rider skill. I just watched a 154 and 163 xp race up hill and the 154 won. The shorter tracks have more track speed and are just more playful. They are also more fun to jump. This is just my opinion. It's America, try them both and you decide.

 

[Frostbite]

Great idea! I agree.

Now I need to find two identical sleds (other than track length) to test together on the same day in the same conditions.

 

[Jaynelson]

For me, something in the 154 --> 159 range is ideal. Above that and they start gettin a little long, 151 or shorter and she no float my 220lbs through the pow pow

 

[Frostbite]

Good point Jay.

If the 153" track I was looking at was a 155" some how that would be ok and we wouldn't be having this conversation. A 153" sounds considerably shorter than the 155" for some strange reason.

I'm one wavering bugger right now, with the snow in spring snow conditions in our area the 153" sounds like PLENTY of track.

If it were December with deep bottomless fluff I'd be focused on a 162" without a doubt.

 

[Dootimes2]

Good point Jay.

If the 153" track I was looking at was a 155" some how that would be ok and we wouldn't be having this conversation. A 153" sounds considerably shorter than the 155" for some strange reason.

I'm one wavering bugger right now, with the snow in spring snow conditions in our area the 153" sounds like PLENTY of track.

If it were December with deep bottomless fluff I'd be focused on a 162" without a doubt.

I think you are answering your own question. Now just decide which snow condition you have more of on average and problem solved. You will be happy either way.

 

[rmk727]

I like my 155 but will try a 163 next yr. But what I'm most impressed with is Dam Dave's pic of hopefully our next pres, my gal Sarra.

 

[SixtySevenGT]

Gearing make a Hugh Diffrence 20 /42's

So does a Holtz 8" big wheel kit 159 2.25

 

[Frostbite]

Ok, I finally decided on a track length!

I spoke to a gentleman in Colorado about engine porting and he said tomake sure I got a 153" track. I was shocked, a guy who has ridden them all from fluffy deep Colorado recommending a 153"?

Then, after two phone calls to the SLP tech department yeaterday. I had both of the guys I talked to, tell me out of the blue "you're getting the 153" track, right?" They both had ridden both and felt the 153" just seems to hit the sweet spot between traction and fun. They also like the 155" Polaris.

So now I guess I have both bases covered. I have a 162" x 16 Camo Extreme on my RX Ton and a 153" on the lighter and much more flickable M8.

 

[AaronBND]

Lee, you're buying an M8? That's awesome man! That's a great all around sled. I'm excited for you. I knew you would see the light eventually!

Aaron

 

[Britton Banks]

163

I like doing the same type of riding as you and I have the 163 and it is money! I came from a 155 dragon and the only time i notice the extra length is when i need it most, that thing floats and hooks up so well. thats my input

 

[WileyCoyote]

how much $ you got

Some of my friends buy the wife/girlfriend the162; and season 155 for themself and borrow the 162 on the deep days. I like 155 you just have total ride alittle harder

 

[Twostroke]

This thread goes as far back as a 174"...


I'd rather have more power and a 141-146"...

 

[05900]

Sounds done.