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Any one put ice scratchers on the new sks yet I'm just wondering if you have to remove a set of biggie wheels
sks ice scratchers
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I have been wondering also. I picked up my sks yesterday so I will look at what can do and try to keep bogies on and let u know tomorrow night I have a set of cables and wire ones at the shop to try was also thinking maybe the doo ones would work
http://www.snowparthub.com/1205_SZ_...Vhf3KjFL_RQ5sRzd-4gDNyH5rooOXBLChYaAljt8P8HAQ
i might run those plus the spring loaded ones that always break.
i might run those plus the spring loaded ones that always break.
Shouldn't have to move any wheels to install scratchers. I have been running both wheels and scratchers on 06, 08, and 12 RMK's and Pros. Never had to move wheels. Added the wheel kits to my my 2012 Pro.
I run these: http://www.gobigparts.com/ICE-STORM-REVERSIBLE-SCRATCHER-BY-OVER-THE-TOP-PERFORMANCE.html
I run these: http://www.gobigparts.com/ICE-STORM-REVERSIBLE-SCRATCHER-BY-OVER-THE-TOP-PERFORMANCE.html
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The wheels are in different locations on the axys rail.
I will find out this week when I pick up my axys.
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The wheels are in different locations than the proride so cables will work I want wires so I will be removing the bogies on mine ( only way they will work )
Based on the pictures I am seeing you all are correct. There does appear to be a mounting hole further forward right at the end of the curve on the rails. I'm sure the front wheel could be moved to that location or better you mount your scratchers there. Further forward would spray more snow in hyfax and heat exchangers one would think.
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On my pro, I bought the extra wheels and moved one set to the inside to make room for my scratchers.
I will remove the stock scratchers on my Axys Pro and put Ski Doo reversible scratchers on. I may have to drill an extra hole but they are a much better alternative than the stock ones. You don't have to worry about putting them up if you don't want to. They also are much better in putting snow/ice on the hyfax and track because the contact point is about 6 inches further forward than the stock ones. I also run Ski Z snow deflectors on the skis. These are also reversible and they bring the engine temps on hard trails way down. I ran them on my 13 with the X3 track last year and they really work as do the Ski Doo scratchers. About $100 investment for both scratchers and deflectors.
My plan was to run the Ice Storms by Over the Top Performance. The wheel is indeed in the way. So I rotated it and the bracket to the inside. The wheel was not centered in the drive lugs. It was actually touching the drive lug closer to center and had about .25-.375 inch gap next to the other drive lug. I could still spin the wheel but did not want to put any wear on my track.
So I ended up putting on the new Dura-Flex scratchers. These are a nice product and when installed right they have lots of nice down pressure. For as little as I think I will need them I feel this is the best solution. And no worries backing up.
http://www.gobigparts.com/Slide-Savers-and-Ice-Scratchers.html
So I ended up putting on the new Dura-Flex scratchers. These are a nice product and when installed right they have lots of nice down pressure. For as little as I think I will need them I feel this is the best solution. And no worries backing up.
http://www.gobigparts.com/Slide-Savers-and-Ice-Scratchers.html
I have Ice storms by Over the Top Performance on all my other sleds so I should get some really good comparisons this winter.
I installed the OTT reversible scratchers on my AXYS, direct replacement for the stock and the holes for the park bracket are already there for the wheel option. You can run both extra wheels inside the rails and reversible scratchers. The problem is if you want to run extra wheels inside the skid at the front with the upgraded shocks.
The shock reservoir will hit the wheels. If you want to run the wheels on the outside of the rails, in the front position, they will interfere with the scratchers. Mountain riders only choice is inside the rails so rolling the sled on its side is not hindered.
The shock reservoir will hit the wheels. If you want to run the wheels on the outside of the rails, in the front position, they will interfere with the scratchers. Mountain riders only choice is inside the rails so rolling the sled on its side is not hindered.
Not a problem with Pros in deep snow because they have no wheels. Us that have to ride roads and hard pack to get to good play areas need extra wheels.
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After finally looking at mine even though I have had for solid month I have decided on leaving rear wheel on and taking front one off and moving it on the stock wire scratcher location with the use of the adapters they make for em. I have had great luck in past with using the adapters which were needed on switchbacks from iq to the assults will post a photo when I get it all done but this is what I'm talking about using then can keep all wheels and more pressure on scratchers cus wire type and no drilling in to skid
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I just ordered a set too. Thanks for the info.
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I went to order and saw the scratchers and adapters in one kit on eBay for 50 so I bought 2 kits one for me and one for my pops sled but couldn't pass it up scratchers and adapter for 50 bucks adapter alone are 30. Just make sure u get 20mm bearing that's the size needed not 25mm
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I should be good to go. It said 20mm in the description.
Sorry...just trying to visualize. So, these adaptors mount to the outside of the front set of wheels on the SKS? Wire scratchers mount in pre drilled holes, and rest on these adaptors with swapping out the bolt and keeping the 4 front outside wheels?
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Wire scratchers mount normal like on on just normal scratcher kits and then the wheel mounts on the outside on a race and one bolt holds wheel and scratcher on
