Alpha track on Matryx

[bnorth]

I did it myself.

Any insight into how you did it or tools you used?

 

[Old & slow]

I ran the Alpha 146" track on my 9r last season. The grip in these tracks are very good in firmer snow compared to its opponments.
I like the track for my riding style and typical snowconditions we get.
BUT, theres a significant weight difference. The 146" alpah track is actually 5kg heavier then the Serie 6 146". That is whopping 25% heavier then the serie 6 track.
Polaris put alot of effort creating a ligjtweight sled, also with focus on rotational weight.

I will do some back and forth swapping around these 2 tracks this season to see if I can make up my mind.

Just to be clear on these tracks the 2.6 Alpha track above is 5kg heavier than the 3 inch Alpha track. The 2.6 is a 2.86 pitch also where the 3 inch is a 3.5 pitch.

 

[TimG]

Which shop did it for you?

The owner of Mountain Magic in Edmonton “retired”, meaning that he now works out of his shop at home. He did it for me. If you want one done, I can ask if he’ll do more. It’s not cheap, though. Pretty well the same price as a new track.

 

[bnorth]

The owner of Mountain Magic in Edmonton “retired”, meaning that he now works out of his shop at home. He did it for me. If you want one done, I can ask if he’ll do more. It’s not cheap, though. Pretty well the same price as a new track.

More so looking for advice or a how to. I have a spare alpha track that won't work on an Alpha due to broken rods but I think would work on my twin rail turbo Doo as a spare time project.

 

[J270wsm]

More so looking for advice or a how to. I have a spare alpha track that won't work on an Alpha due to broken rods but I think would work on my twin rail turbo Doo as a spare time project.

Measure the width of the drivers, mark it out on the track and cut some holes. Sounds like your track is already damaged so it’s not like you’re going to screw up a brand new track.

 

[rulonjj]

What clips is everyone using to convert an alpha track to dual rail?

 

[TimG]

I believe it’s these. https://fortnine.ca/en/camso-track-clips-10-pack-aft120117

Like I said, I had somebody do it for me. But you also need the guide clips.

I believe these are the guide clips: https://fortnine.ca/en/camso-track-clips-10-pack-aft120116

 

[rulonjj]

I found what I needed on tracks USA. They have clips specific to the 3.5 pitch camoplast tracks. I’ll report back what I think of the alpha power claw after I get it installed on my matryx 850 na.

 

[Daltech]

Any insight into how you did it or tools you used?

I did make a template out of aluminium. The I used an occilitaing saw (fein saw) to cut out the holes.
I do not recommend, as it took me north of 3 hours, and my hands was num for 2 days after spending 3 hr with all that vibration.

you must remove the alpha track clips. I did cut them in two, and resued them by reinstalling them in the new location.
I have the track clip tool from tracks usa.

 

[volcano buster]

DIY track clip tool, on the cheap.

 

[rulonjj]

I did make a template out of aluminium. The I used an occilitaing saw (fein saw) to cut out the holes.
I do not recommend, as it took me north of 3 hours, and my hands was num for 2 days after spending 3 hr with all that vibration.

you must remove the alpha track clips. I did cut them in two, and resued them by reinstalling them in the new location.
I have the track clip tool from tracks usa.
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Is there a reason why you must remove the alpha clips?

 

[Daltech]

Is there a reason why you must remove the alpha clips?

There is not enough clearance over top of the rear shock to leave them.

 

[niner]

Cutting my alpha track.

 

[summ8rmk]

Is there a reason why you must remove the alpha clips?

The center clips will hit the track shock of the twin rail skid.

 

[rulonjj]

Cutting my alpha track.

That’s exactly how I did mine except I didn’t cut the center portion out. Why did you do that?

 

[niner]

That’s exactly how I did mine except I didn’t cut the center portion out. Why did you do that?

My track is off my 19. They didn’t have the centre portion on those tracks.