Lightweight driveshaft 2018
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I have not heard any are available yet. From what I've read it will be a removal of over 6 lbs of roatating mass, that will be a huge difference making the sled even quicker. I am looking forward to trying one next winter before purchasing a 19 model year.
I have not heard any are available yet. From what I've read it will be a removal of over 6 lbs of roatating mass, that will be a huge difference making the sled even quicker. I am looking forward to trying one next winter before purchasing a 19 model year.
I am hoping that this wont be a weak point on the sled. We all know how well the hollow drive shaft on some of the other brands has worked out.
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Those break where the aluminum is glued to the cast. If this is a single piece shaft made out of aluminum there shouldn't be any issues. I havent heard of a single broken shaft that the actual aluminum broke. Not saying there havent been a few but its not a widespread issue. Cat has a strong shaft design as it is I am betting no issues.
aluminum would be good if its like the one on the XPs ive seen. many thousands of miles, ive never seen a failure. Im sure those are hollow, they are huge diameter like a polaris. I dont think it would do much for rotational weight in that design tho, as the weight is farther out on the radius.
strictly dead weight, a couple pounds off would be good on the proclimb when lifting it around, no doubt.
if its a mimmick of the steel shaft, just in aluminum, id stick with steel. just me maybe
strictly dead weight, a couple pounds off would be good on the proclimb when lifting it around, no doubt.
if its a mimmick of the steel shaft, just in aluminum, id stick with steel. just me maybe
good news is if the new shaft is junk we dont need a "fix collar " as the 17 shaft is proven and plentiful.
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I've only seen one pic of the new drive shaft.
I've only seen one pic of the new drive shaft.
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Here's a screen shot from a video with what looks like the new light weight drive shaft!
Here's a screen shot from a video with what looks like the new light weight drive shaft!
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