'13 Summit X track sag

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bouchy24

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• Mar 30, 2013

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Is there a good way to tighten the slack on the track AND keep the alignment from getting out of wack? Also, how much sag between the rails and track is desierable?

When I picked up from the dealer there was about 2 finger width between the rails and the track which to me seemed like a lot. Now after about 700+ miles there is enough for almost 4 fingers, way too much.

 

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907to406

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• Mar 30, 2013

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2-3 fingers is a good rule of thumb. Just use the tensioner/adjuster bolts on your back axle. Real easy to do...

 

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adamg

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• Mar 30, 2013

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I don't see the challange. Loosen the axle clamp bolts, tighten the axle adjustment bolts an equal amount until track is tight, tighten axle clamp bolts. Run it a bit, check alignment of track on sliders, if it is out adjust one adjustment bolt and try it again.

 

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• Mar 30, 2013

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907to406 said:

2-3 fingers is a good rule of thumb.

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Good rule to go by not only in track tension. If you can fit 4 fingers in there it's way too loose. :face-icon-small-ton

 

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• Mar 31, 2013

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When you tension the track you always need to align at the same time.
I look at the distance between the track clips and the hyfax at the rear of the sled. If one side has a bigger gap you need to adjust the wheel on that side back another half turn or so, until both sides are equal.....or loosen the side with the smaller gap. Very simple once youve done it a couple times, 5-10 minute job.

 

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I have noticed that the XM tolerates a pretty wide range of track tension. In the first 300 or so miles the track will stretch a bit and if the dealer sets it up on the loose side it will be really loose. Like 4 fingers plus. Even that loose I haven't had a problem with the track ratcheting. My Pro is much more sensitive and I have to tun it way tighter to keep it from ratcheting, especially on the brakes.