The truth why you will need more than a 144 sometimes!

[brahm]

Last season, there were a few days where I felt my 151 wasn't enough..but as it turns out the issue wasn't the track length it was me slacking on my maintenance. (and probably me putting on to much weight)

My clutches were in need of cleaning/repair My carbs needed a good cleaning, my jetting was off ect ect. Most of last year I was so unimpressed by my sled that I was often riding my 136 thinking what's the big deal with the bigger track. . I can get pretty much everywhere on my 136 as I can with my 151.. Just need to carry a little more speed.

This year, I spent the good part of this start of this season going threw my clutches (learning about them) changing the weights, making sure they stay cool and I can get my full RPM band and am backshifting correctly, regearing the chaincase, going threw my exhaust valves, added a head for a little more power did the necessary rejetting, cleaning out my my carbs and my entire intake system.

What a HUGE difference that made. Now there are very few days I prefer to ride the 136 if any. The 151 is just so much more fun to ride. All last year I swore my sled just didn't ride like it did when I first got it, and even this year I was fighting a "bogging under load" problem for a while. (I hope I have it figured out won't know until the next big powder day) I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't the only who could get alot more out of what they already have if we just spent some more time keeping everything in tip top shape.

 

[wasatchrider]

You are forgetting that Ski Doo's use a 16" wide track compared to a 15" wide track. BIG difference in foot print!

i dont think the width is that bit of difference smasher gets around pretty dang good on his assault and he still has the stiff track on it

 

[Ford428CJ]

i dont think the width is that bit of difference smasher gets around pretty dang good on his assault and he still has the stiff track on it

I would do the math... A 146x16 would = (about) 156x15 track..... So ya there is a good size difference in tracks! JMHO

 

[Ford428CJ]

I would do the math... A 146x16 would = (about) 156x15 track..... So ya there is a good size difference in tracks! JMHO

When comparing a 146X16 to a 146X15 track.

 

[ruffryder]

I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't the only who could get alot more out of what they already have if we just spent some more time keeping everything in tip top shape.

agreed, same thing with suspension... maintenance goes a long way.

 

[xrated]

what is this maitence you speak of?

 

[DooMoore]

is that what they call in in north dakota:d try it in a 5 foot freshie

utah!! Is along way from north dakota jackass!! And have been in alot deeper than 5 foot!! Who the f are u anyway!! Jack ***!!

 

[ruffryder]

utah!! Is along way from north dakota jackass!! And have been in alot deeper than 5 foot!! Who the f are u anyway!! Jack ***!!

easy man... this isn't youtube video comments...

 

[treehunter]

I am gonna say if you wanna ride and climb the trees and boondock and climb in the deep stuff by the biggest track you can get unless you like being stuck. I have a 166 and alot of guys i ride with are riding 174 you just don't get stuck. You can stop and go and play all day in the trees. Short tracks are great if you wanna ride meadows and jump put if you want to ride the mountains and trees go big or go home. I just bought my wife an 06 rmk with a 144 and this summer it is getting a 156 or 159 foot print is great.

 

[IceCap]

What type of riding you like to do, will dictate the lenght of track.
The rest is justifing what you have .
Sick of sledders saying I go anywhere a long track goes, no madder what sled your running.
When you have a snow report that says 40'' in the last 48 hr's lets see if you can even get around in the flat.
While long tracks are bust'en up hills getting to the sweet spot's .
Those day's we don't invite any short track's, you woun't make it and will either stay on the flat's and play by your self or hold everyone up.
Just the way it is...

^^^^ What he said.... Deep days need long tracks ... or your holding everyone up!!
Short tracks are only good for Jumping and manouverabilty.... not deep snow.
I don't want to here about Doos wider foot print it doesn't cut it.
A lot of the Doo riders we ride with have changed their track out to either a POO track or a camo extreme 15" wide.

 

[XPile]

It all depends on riding style as many have stated. Boondocker=longer the better. Climber, Jumper, Boondocker=146-154. Climber, Boondocker=163

 

[OuraySledder]

utah!! Is along way from north dakota jackass!! And have been in alot deeper than 5 foot!! Who the f are u anyway!! Jack ***!!

LMAO...Deeper than 5 fresh feet on your short track Doo...

Who am I? Who are you? We both have screen names on SW, what is your point?

 

[FEZ]

No doubt when it is deep the 144 will suffer but with the right rider it will be just fine.

There are even times when a 159 will get stuck following a 144 as I have personally seen it.

Rider has a lot to do with it. Seen many "locals" and "mountain riders" that are at best average flatland riders.

Himark, looks like you have lost the "feel".

 

[Himark]

Himark, looks like you have lost the "feel".

LOL...yep that must be it.

 

[trials rider]

these debates are so stupid who cares its personal preference period. i like short tracks yay. but other guys dont so what. shut up and ride.

have fun out there lots of fresh snow were im from. hope i dont sink out of sight on my short track sled.

 

[REKXP]

From what I seen the people who claim their short track goes as good as a long track have never ridden a long track. If a 121" track cut the mustard back in the day then why the 136" and the 144". I had a 136" track on a Polaris and I have been stuck in a meadow in fresh powder even after getting a run at it to try to get across. My buddys 162" track Artic cat could stop and take off again. Rider skill? No. Flotation and weight. Track speed and power. Skill plays a lot but put that same skill on a 162" track and then try to talk your S***. You know as well as I do what the conversation will be about then.

 

[Gmiller]

I never understood how anyone can say a 144 boondocks better then a 162?

Do you think you can turn tighter or do tighter donuts or what?

The longer the track the more flotation and more time you have to pick your lines through the trees. I love boondockin through the trees and really like my 162.

I would not ride anything shorter then a 153. Why ride shorter and get stuck more?

I'm not much of a jumper, but I see a lot of guys going big on long tracks so why bother with the shorter track?

I agree with this one, my 166 goes boondocking quite often and i love it, i have ridden a 144 and my other sled is a 151, i can't say i like the shorter tracks over my 166, Fun times in the woods!

 

[trials rider]

like i say this is a stupid topic because it turns into a pissing contest about what one person likes compared to another. everyone has different riding styles and preferences. i like short tracks have tried long ones im sure they have there place just not for me. and im sure some people would hate my short track or the bars i have no center strap or my riser is to far forward sway bar in sway bar out gas vs diesel ford versus chevy who cares. run what ya got and run it hard.

if someone wants to make a real decision he would need to ride a bunch of different brands in a varying track lengths and snow conditions to realy make an opnion. my last sled was a 151 i prefer the 146 i have now and cant imagine a bigger track but thats me not you. to say a short track cant rip in deep pow is rediculous and to say a long track cant boondock is equaly stupid.

and since when is a 146 track short? im thinking 120 length tracks when i think short

 

[Gmiller]

like i say this is a stupid topic because it turns into a pissing contest about what one person likes compared to another. everyone has different riding styles and preferences. i like short tracks have tried long ones im sure they have there place just not for me. and im sure some people would hate my short track or the bars i have no center strap or my riser is to far forward sway bar in sway bar out gas vs diesel ford versus chevy who cares. run what ya got and run it hard.

if someone wants to make a real decision he would need to ride a bunch of different brands in a varying track lengths and snow conditions to realy make an opnion. my last sled was a 151 i prefer the 146 i have now and cant imagine a bigger track but thats me not you. to say a short track cant rip in deep pow is rediculous and to say a long track cant boondock is equaly stupid.

and since when is a 146 track short? im thinking 120 length tracks when i think short

Agreed!

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Nope!

this guy has to have an alter, no one would thank him for useless dribble

Lots a clones though!

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