Another Edge Project Pics

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 20, 2009

Avid Extended Chaincase - Mocked into position
09' Dragon Skid - Mocked into position
8 Tooth Extro's 3" Pitch - Pressed today
156" Camo X 2.5" - Going in Soon

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 20, 2009

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proflow · Dec 20, 2009

You make me jealous !
I'd love to put that skid in my sled !
Nice work, cant wait to see the results !

Only one thought--how about polishing the rails to a mirror Finnish to show off all your hard work ?

Proflow

wellfed777 · Dec 20, 2009

long live the edges

whats the weight savings on the newer skid?

why did you move the skid so far back is it to clear the drivers or does the newer susp. need a different location?

your gonna love that track they are sweet

this1ultraflyz · Dec 20, 2009

Wow I will watch this closely thanks, I like'y. Getr done and please keep it coming!

this1ultraflyz · Dec 20, 2009

So you have to move skid back same amount back as track drive to get front/rear suspension mount at correct distance from track drive axle? Then move rear suspention mount back as well?? would this be correct??

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 20, 2009

Correct "this1ultraflyz" Reason for re-location of the skid is becasue the extended chaincase brings your jackshaft back and down lower into your tunnel from the original location, thus allowing us edge riders to run the bigger tracks without any issues. I have so much room I could have installed a 3" lug track but elected not to at this time. Also the rails will have to be trimmed as the extrovert drivers are frigin huge and their is no chance at all you could install this skid back far enough to clear the drivers. Also yes if you move the front mounts you need to move the back mounts the EXACT same or you will have some major issues going on.

RYDPWDR · Dec 21, 2009

I have always thought about doing this but I worry about handling when you are setting the suspension back so far?
Is your stock edge brake system going to bolt up to that Avid chain case?

I can tell you one thing, you'll absolutely love that 2.5 camo track, they are awesome. My buddy just put one on his m1000 and he loves it.

JakeR · Dec 21, 2009

Whats the reasoning for only running a 156" ? What did this project set you back?

this1ultraflyz · Dec 21, 2009

Did you drop both skid mounts lower a bit as well equally as much as Drive? or more than drive?

IndoubtGASIT · Dec 21, 2009

Don't for get to the anti stab kit!!! the project looks good and keep the pics comin!:beer;

xring60 · Dec 21, 2009

I did this project earlier this fall except I did a 174 3".

The skid set back is not equal to the drive set back.

Again, there is so much room between the track and the front of the tunnel it's awesome, even with the 3inch lug! I've got no problems with snow evacuation!!!!

Unfortunately, I've only had this bad boy out once. The performance gain over last years set up (159x2, stock chain case) is flat out amazing. The early snow didn't have much of a base basically a lot of fluff on hard ground/rocks/sticks, etc... This sled is just a tractor!!! Half throttle on hills that I would have had it pegged last year. The only thing I've changed is my gear ratio, clutching has stayed the same.

Nice job on install ezsmoke420! If you have any other questions or need pictures let me know...

Andy

this1ultraflyz · Dec 22, 2009

xring60 said:
I did this project earlier this fall except I did a 174 3".

The skid set back is not equal to the drive set back.

Again, there is so much room between the track and the front of the tunnel it's awesome, even with the 3inch lug! I've got no problems with snow evacuation!!!!

Unfortunately, I've only had this bad boy out once. The performance gain over last years set up (159x2, stock chain case) is flat out amazing. The early snow didn't have much of a base basically a lot of fluff on hard ground/rocks/sticks, etc... This sled is just a tractor!!! Half throttle on hills that I would have had it pegged last year. The only thing I've changed is my gear ratio, clutching has stayed the same.

Nice job on install ezsmoke420! If you have any other questions or need pictures let me know...

Andy

Um ya, I want to see a picture of that for sure. Can you post a couple up?:beer;

xring60 · Dec 24, 2009

Yeah, it's pretty cool I got at least 3/4" of clearance between the track tips and the front cooler. Here's a couple of pictures of the beast... and the beasts.

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 29, 2009

The stock Edge Braking system will not bolt up to the chaincase. In 03-04' The Vert Escapes came with the "Phantom Brake" which is quite a bit different from the Edge brake caliber. GRRR, having a hard time finding one as well. $300 part from the dealership if i can't find one in a salvage yard around here. No luck as of yet.

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 29, 2009

Update

Getting closer

mountainhorse · Dec 29, 2009

I think that the wilwood caliper bolts up to that.... Use the stock master cyl...you may need an adapter on the caliper to use your stock brake hose.

Call up Curt at FTX..
They have this hard to find caliper in stock.... $129

CNC billet aluminum dual piston caliper*3.5" bolt mounting center fits many polaris and arctic cat chaincases*dual piston design for phenominal braking power*top load design for easy pad maintenence*anodized black*use with our bolt on adapter for older polaris top load chaincases(some wedge chassis,all gen2,evolved,aggressive chassis)*perfect match for the wilwood master cylinder.

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 30, 2009

Thanks Mountianhorse!! I called Curtis, he's not sure if it bolts up to the Edge or the Escape or if it fits the Gen II???...I guesse they recently changed the design and mounting position on the caliber. Has anyone ever installed this caliber into an Escape? Any special tips or mounting brackets required? I'm leaning towards this idea, or I'm thinking i might just have to fab up a bracket and tie in the old system somehow.

IPinit2 · Dec 30, 2009

I just installed a 159" x 2.4" 2.52 pitch series IV track from a 2006 900 RMK .... onto a 2003 RMK 800 which had a 151" X 2" 2.52 pitch.
I used the stock drivers ( 9 tooth) and my clearance is only 1/8 to 1/4" ..... Do you think I will lose power from the track trying to clear the snow?
Has anyone else done the same mod as this?

E-Zmoke 4:20 · Dec 30, 2009

I'm not sure that you will lose power, but more clearance the better. I think you will be ok. Might get iced up a bit duing wet conditions and rub though.

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