Ported track poll

sledsrock · Apr 27, 2011

BIG JOHN said:
Unported...remove every other track clip (3-5 lbs savings depending on length of track) and remove the clips BETWEEN the paddles...at most...adding a 1.25" hole down the middle for snow evac...thats it..IMHO-BJ

That's exactly what I did, also removed the inner rows of nubs, lost over 4 lbs. on my 162. Key word here....BETWEEN....if you remove the clips on the paddles you will be putting them back on and buying new sliders too.......been there done that one once upon a time lol! I port for rolling resistance as well.

byeatts · May 8, 2011

Hmmm. I haven't removed my nubbs.That sounds pretty anal. I will get right on it.

sledsrock · May 8, 2011

byeatts said:
Hmmm. I haven't removed my nubbs.That sounds pretty anal. I will get right on it.

You WHAT? I can't believe you left that little extra on the table.....lol :face-icon-small-ton

Trashy · Sep 15, 2011

live2ride said:
I also covered the ports in the track on my 09' xp 800 154.....MUCH better floatation, I always felt like someone was dragging behind me with all the ports.

Just curious, but covered them with WHAT????

gman086 · Sep 16, 2011

yammy1320 said:
Just curious, but covered them with WHAT????

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Highly HIGHLY recommended! I've had no more trenching issues since going with these.

Have FUN!

G MAN

P.G · Sep 16, 2011

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wludwig40 · Sep 20, 2011

My 09 ported costed me 3K. I ran over a small patch of spruce in January and one came through a port and took out the whole skid - rails, braces, swing arms, rear axle, track - had to replace all. I have an 06 track on my 05 and never have had an issue and it works well but will never own a ported track again due to the above.

fredw · Nov 19, 2011

has anyone ported the three inch yet, thinking of doing it, put a few smaller holes in the center, lose a few pounds and make the track more flexable

9 Iron · Nov 19, 2011

What size where you thinking?? 1"??? makes sense to me. I know the same sled side by side, the stocker with the ported 08 track pulls around WAY easier vs the 3". 3" seems to skid across the floor. May also reduce heat and allow for more snow to enter the skid to cool hyfax

fredw · Nov 20, 2011

ya i was thinging small port holes

Summit8 · Nov 20, 2011

fredw-noticed the missing paddle on your 3" track, looks just like the 2.5 Camo Xtreme on my boys sled, next ride it was another paddle and all the rubber to the next paddle. Good luck!:face-icon-small-win

fredw · Nov 30, 2011

loosing more paddles every ride

pfi572 · Dec 4, 2011

Summit8 said:
fredw-noticed the missing paddle on your 3" track, looks just like the 2.5 Camo Xtreme on my boys sled, next ride it was another paddle and all the rubber to the next paddle. Good luck!:face-icon-small-win

Summit 8 , does your son's sled have 7 tooth drivers?

fredw · Jan 26, 2012

well decliped the track tonight, took an hr and left every third one on, removed 3.5 lbs on a 162 track

last thing to do to it now is porting, not sure on how to do that

kodpkd · Feb 2, 2012

Ported 174

This is my 174. Took 4 lbs off the track.. I am leaving the clips.... It will slide easier with all the clips. Yes,,,, this track worked VERY well,,,,, I love it.

sdsnocop · Feb 7, 2012

Ported track on my 2009 lasted 5000 miles before having to be replaced. The nonported track on my 2011 lasted 7000 miles before needing to be replaced.

fredw · Feb 13, 2012

what size are the holes, did you see any draw backs to what you did, 4lbs is a lot weight

kodpkd said:
This is my 174. Took 4 lbs off the track.. I am leaving the clips.... It will slide easier with all the clips. Yes,,,, this track worked VERY well,,,,, I love it.

fredw · Feb 13, 2012

any difference in track speeds

byeatts · Mar 16, 2012

sledsrock said:
That's exactly what I did, also removed the inner rows of nubs, lost over 4 lbs. on my 162. Key word here....BETWEEN....if you remove the clips on the paddles you will be putting them back on and buying new sliders too.......been there done that one once upon a time lol! I port for rolling resistance as well.

Your correct about the removal over the paddles causes more wear, Whats interesting is the 2012 Poo comes stock this way and on the first ride out there was noticeable wear and hyfax smell

kodpkd · Oct 1, 2012

My 174 16 2.5. My porting took 6 lbs off my track... Smaller holes doesnt let snow in. Cut the corners off the outer lugs... No wear issues. Great track speed, for a 174. Makes the lugs softer for the DEEEP snow.. I have enough flotation with the 174.

Not any draw backs yet.. Some where between 4 and 6 lbs off...

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