So, my snow season ended a couple of weeks ago. I moved my sled into a dusty corner of my garage and started making my list of repairs/mods that I want to get done before December rolls around. I looked around the internet and couldn't find a site that told me what advantages the big wheel kits have over stock. Maybe someone on here knows. Don't laugh - this was only my second season. My sled is a 2004 mtn viper. Thanks!
What are the advantages of a big wheel kit?
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Your Viper should already have 7 1/8" wheels stock. Save your money for something else. If you don't already have them triple pipes are a must. Also a 151" or longer track if you still have the 144".
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EZmoney
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Thats about all i could come up with to!But there supposed to give you more track speed and sliders wear out less but I cant say a big wheel kit is worth the $$ or the time. You would be better off getting some cool stickers,there cheep and you look fast! No... all B.S aside Get some pipes, porting or put a longer track on if you want to see a gain.Talk to others that have that sled about clutching and gearing as well.
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Thanks for advice. I did the triple pipes last summer. I've been considering the long track, but I haven't decided yet. I think I'll skip the big wheels. Thanks again.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't had a whole lot of interrest in spending the money for a big wheel kit, so I'm not highly educated in the matter.
however, the bigwheel kits that I've seen seem to put the wheels on the inside of the rails which would theoretically make sidehilling easier.
Cheers.
however, the bigwheel kits that I've seen seem to put the wheels on the inside of the rails which would theoretically make sidehilling easier.
Cheers.
They make the wheels bigger... Duh.
You will really like the longer track on the Viper. Do it, it's only money.
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Yamaha_nisse
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One good thing 'bout big wheels:
If you have a 151" skid and want to run, say a 153" track. You install bigger wheels to make up for the difference.
If you have a 151" skid and want to run, say a 153" track. You install bigger wheels to make up for the difference.
i run a big wheel kit on my sled. i run (3) 9" wheels just like stock. I will never go back because with the the big wheels u can back up through deep snow in tight areas. thats the advantage for me.
Also a couple people are running 9 inch wheels with 8 inch offsets. with the wheel below the slider at the back some think it helps with wheely issues.
Also a couple people are running 9 inch wheels with 8 inch offsets. with the wheel below the slider at the back some think it helps with wheely issues.
I've been running BWK's since '01 or '02 I think. My sled went from being a stationary object on my shop floor to rolling with a push on the back of the seat. The 2 wheel kit used to be great, roll up to a group and someone always used to comment on my lack of wheels. Small advantage while sidehilling I found, barely noticable on the sleds I've tested with. To be honest, better things to spend your money on that billet bling.
Hi-Rise seat is a MUST
151+ track and a take-off or used rear skid out of a Cat. Been the lightest skids for 5 years or so.
Loose the heat exchangers under the running boards and install some BetterBoards. Small u-cooler in the back. If ou have the std stock shocks, upgrading them wakes the sled up, as does a set of skis. I fell in love with the C&A Pros when I tried em. Didn't want any other ski on there. Bar riser and gut the hood.
Don't have to do all of that, but that's the simplest for the cheapest. MadMax Performance used(still does) make some good HP out of these things and the options really are endless. But the seat, riser, shocks, and skis help handling tremendously and save some weight(seat is bigtime, as is the rear skid) The track is definately needed. Sled will be a different animal with a new track. Just remember that gearing and clutching changes are part and parcel with the changes you make to the driveline.(track)
Search for "HAMMER" on here. The guy is a wealth of info and can get you the parts your after, whichever way you go.
Hi-Rise seat is a MUST
151+ track and a take-off or used rear skid out of a Cat. Been the lightest skids for 5 years or so.
Loose the heat exchangers under the running boards and install some BetterBoards. Small u-cooler in the back. If ou have the std stock shocks, upgrading them wakes the sled up, as does a set of skis. I fell in love with the C&A Pros when I tried em. Didn't want any other ski on there. Bar riser and gut the hood.
Don't have to do all of that, but that's the simplest for the cheapest. MadMax Performance used(still does) make some good HP out of these things and the options really are endless. But the seat, riser, shocks, and skis help handling tremendously and save some weight(seat is bigtime, as is the rear skid) The track is definately needed. Sled will be a different animal with a new track. Just remember that gearing and clutching changes are part and parcel with the changes you make to the driveline.(track)
Search for "HAMMER" on here. The guy is a wealth of info and can get you the parts your after, whichever way you go.
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I went to a big wheel kit on my t-apex and the horse power was a bit much for billet wheels ( running 2 inside) they crushed @ 72 miles
I went to a big wheel kit on my t-apex and the horse power was a bit much for billet wheels ( running 2 inside) they crushed @ 72 miles
151 to 153 plus big wheels? Why would you do that ? You buy a big wheel kit then a track. theres only 2 inches of difference in track with the big wheels your back to the same foot print as the 151. What do you think you gained buy spending that kind of money and time?
I wouldn't recommend this! The sliders will wear like CRAZY at the mid-point. Someone I know did this, and it killed the sliders in less than a day. Can take photos to prove it if anyone has doubts....
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snowmobiler
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big wheels are an awesome chick magnet.the snowbunnies love em
mine sure didn't wear crazy. rode it like that just over a season like that in the mtns and in sask on the same pair of regualr yamaha sliders.
maybe your friend had his different? i ran 9 inch wheels with 8 inch offset freedom axle.
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