Spring is coming and I already broke a stock scratcher from using them so often.I was wondering if anyone has switched over to the Cable type for more durability and if so are you drilling a hole to mount them.Not worried about backing up as I am used to having them down .Also do they throw enough snow to keep the Pro cool.
Side Kicks Scratchers on the Pro
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Not on a Pro, but I've been running them on my Dragon for three seasons with great luck (122-126 degrees all day). I replaced the tips this year with their newly designed carbide tips, even better spray. If you go with them, make sure to use thread locker and star washers or Nord-Lock washers like I did.
I think that you will receive many good and bad opinions on these depending on the type of snow that riders face. They will not work as well on hard pack ice, but they work Awesome on our dry snow here in Alaska. I leave them down all season and never store them on the rails, it's great to never think about putting them up and down.
I think that you will receive many good and bad opinions on these depending on the type of snow that riders face. They will not work as well on hard pack ice, but they work Awesome on our dry snow here in Alaska. I leave them down all season and never store them on the rails, it's great to never think about putting them up and down.
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2012switchbackassault
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I run them and they are awesome.. I run 122 degrees in any conditions
Buddy of mine has never had good luck with them. He leaves his sled outside and they freeze up and fall off his rails. Idk if anybody else has had that problem.
Glad they worked for some.
I tried them a couple of sleds (years) ago. Not enough down pressure to get good spray on packed trail. They can and did break. My experience.
Buddy tried them on Pro, not enough down pressure and soaring temps compared to me with stock scratchers.
Buy the replacement spring for the stock scratcher. At $15 each you can buy four for the same cost as the sidekicks.
The concept is good-- I just found in our riding conditions the reality didn't live up to the theory behind it.
I tried them a couple of sleds (years) ago. Not enough down pressure to get good spray on packed trail. They can and did break. My experience.
Buddy tried them on Pro, not enough down pressure and soaring temps compared to me with stock scratchers.
Buy the replacement spring for the stock scratcher. At $15 each you can buy four for the same cost as the sidekicks.
The concept is good-- I just found in our riding conditions the reality didn't live up to the theory behind it.
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Aussie Niko
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Didn't work for me either, too weak to give a good spray on hard packed snow. Also the end snapped off after a few days using.
Thanks I think I'll just get some replacements and keep a 15mm wrench on my sled.
Have used them with great success must be installed properly and the newer ones are alot better than the old ones. New ones have replaceable tips that are carbide.
i use the cable type i put radiator hose over the cable so they brake it works pretty good so those of u having troubles with them braking heres what i use
I have used the slidekicks for several years have not had a single
problem I drop them when the temp hits 160 and with in a 1/4 mile the temps are back to 125
i make my own replacement tips out of a grade 5 bolt bent
at a 90* angle and i grind it to a sharp point
problem I drop them when the temp hits 160 and with in a 1/4 mile the temps are back to 125
i make my own replacement tips out of a grade 5 bolt bent
at a 90* angle and i grind it to a sharp point
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clamlake600
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I've used them for years with no issues, just tip replacement. Ck the bolt once in a while, and you can adjust the pressure...no brainer!
Here's a bracket I've used for years with conventional scratchers to avoid breakage when backing up. They may bend a bit, but don't break. Did I just hijack this thread? 
sorry.
sorry. I like that do you have any trouble with itHere's a bracket I've used for years with conventional scratchers to avoid breakage when backing up. They may bend a bit, but don't break. Did I just hijack this thread?
