Powerclaw on polaris drivers

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I installed a powerclaw 2.6 on my pro. I didn't like running 7 tooth drivers so this time I tried it right on the stock Polaris 8 tooth drivers. I pressed the center driver off though.

I ran it around the yard for a few minutes. No vibration or ratchet. Rolls smooth. Forward and reverse.

Will update later this month when I make it out for a trip.

 

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Looking forward to results. 2.86 drivers on 3 pitch track. Seen another thread of guys doing this with no issues.

 

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Have you had any time on this setup now? Thinking of trying powerclaw on my 2012 rmk with Avid 2.86 drivers.

 

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pus1100 said:

Have you had any time on this setup now? Thinking of trying powerclaw on my 2012 rmk with Avid 2.86 drivers.

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Haven't put any time on it. Only about 5 min in the yard. If you have 8 tooth avids it might be tough installing.
Will be in Montana or wyoming in a couple weeks and give it a good test.

 

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This has been tried and DOES NOT WORK!

 

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does the powerclaw work better?

 

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roni87 said:

I installed a powerclaw 2.6 on my pro. I didn't like running 7 tooth drivers so this time I tried it right on the stock Polaris 8 tooth drivers. I pressed the center driver off though.

I ran it around the yard for a few minutes. No vibration or ratchet. Rolls smooth. Forward and reverse.

Will update later this month when I make it out for a trip.

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How did this turn out ? Inquiring minds want to know

 

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Worked for a couple days, but then the ratchet took over. Was running it super right too.

I now have 7t axys 3.0 drivers pressed on my stock assault shaft. Did not install the center driver. I also swapped the 2.6 back to my proclimb and took the powerclaw 3" from there onto the Polaris.
I really liked the 2.6 claw for the sidehill traction in spring snow.

Didn't prefer the 3" on the proclimb in the spring time so I figured id try it out on the Polaris, but haven't had it west yet. Just around home for a few miles.
I picked up a used 156x2.5 ce 3.0p track that I'm going to put on for Midwest/ spring mountain riding as it has the older sawtooth lugs.

 

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just run the drivers that match the track and you will never have to hope things work out

 

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mtncat1 said:

just run the drivers that match the track and you will never have to hope things work out

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Especially when the powerclaw has less rubber nubs than most tracks.

 

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for the 2.86 drivers to work the track has to slip or it will have to climb over a set of teeth eventually.

 

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roni87 said:

Worked for a couple days, but then the ratchet took over. Was running it super right too.

I now have 7t axys 3.0 drivers pressed on my stock assault shaft. Did not install the center driver. I also swapped the 2.6 back to my proclimb and took the powerclaw 3" from there onto the Polaris.
I really liked the 2.6 claw for the sidehill traction in spring snow.

Didn't prefer the 3" on the proclimb in the spring time so I figured id try it out on the Polaris, but haven't had it west yet. Just around home for a few miles.
I picked up a used 156x2.5 ce 3.0p track that I'm going to put on for Midwest/ spring mountain riding as it has the older sawtooth lugs.

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I prefer the PC 3" over the PC 2.6" on my 11 pro in every aspect. The 3" will dig fast though so you need control the track speed/clutch engagement a little differently imo.

 

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Sheetmetalfab said:

Especially when the powerclaw has less rubber nubs than most tracks.

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The 3" tracks do work on 7tooth 2.86 axys drivers though.


They all drive off the same nubs unless it's a skidoo

 

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As stated above... the driver will need to slip, or climb over a nub eventually...

Sure they will drive the track... but in the end, not correct, and can do some damage to parts.


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