2016-2018 Axys Abnormal Track Wear

sledr900 · Nov 9, 2018

Unfortunately, I am experiencing the track wear underneath my sliders like a lot of other Axys riders on both my 2016 and my wife's 2017 sleds. I know that the fix for it is to just clip the track where it is not clipped. I am very disappointed in Polaris' response that it is my fault even though I run scratchers down and run my track tension per their specification. They have refused to help in anyway at all. Basically, I have to run the track until it fails at the points it is wearing at and then maybe they will do something.
What really upsets me is they had the dealer email me the tech tip and in it they state that they do not clip the track under the lugs because it causes heat and over time affects the performance and durability of the track. They state that their testing proved this and do not recommend that dealers or riders install clips under the lugs.
We all know that Polaris has realized this is an issue and that is why all 2.6" and 3.0" mountain tracks are clipped under the lugs for 2019. I have attached the Polaris Tech Tip so you can read for yourself if you feel the need. The info on clipping the track is on the last page.
I am not looking for sympathy, but just trying to help other forum members from even going through the trouble of trying to get Polaris to stand behind their product. Flame away if you feel the need.

redneckj · Nov 10, 2018

Clipping track

I have 6 bags of clips out in the garage with a tracks usa clip tool. Going to clip my 2017 163 today.

Teth-Air · Nov 10, 2018

FYI this was also my experience. So I clipped my own track and tightened to their spec and within a couple weeks the rear wheels broke through the track and this time they DID warranty the track. We have supplied clips for about 50 sleds so far and all owners are now happy customers.

medicman · Nov 10, 2018

Just FYI. I saw a new 850 with a 155 and it has the clips on over the lugs and not over the open space like the 16-18 do. Sorry no pictures due to I didn’t have my phone. So i think Polaris knows about it and changed it just won’t admit it.

GreenState · Nov 10, 2018

Screw it. Run the track til it actually fails. IF it actually fails, it will fail in one spot before the whole track goes.

Then get a new track on warranty.

I've got two 17's with over 2k miles and no clipping or failure. Had to replace sliders on both of them after a ride that had 30 miles of snow so hard scratchers were useless, but the tracks are still going.

sumtinwong · Nov 10, 2018

it would cost Polaris way to much to replace all the tracks that have blistered over this so you have 2 choices...run the track till It fails enough for them to replace it or just clip it and move on. that's what I did and no I was not happy about it but it is what it is! cheap and easy fix in the end.

Teth-Air · Nov 11, 2018

GreenState said:
Screw it. Run the track til it actually fails. IF it actually fails, it will fail in one spot before the whole track goes.

Then get a new track on warranty.

I've got two 17's with over 2k miles and no clipping or failure. Had to replace sliders on both of them after a ride that had 30 miles of snow so hard scratchers were useless, but the tracks are still going.

Flat trail riding is not the issue, it is side-hilling where the track is pushed off to the side a bit. Polaris will not warranty your track due to wear in these area.

tuneman · Nov 11, 2018

Just clip it. If anyone is in my area, bring your sled over and I'll clip it for ya.

Colbymh · Nov 11, 2018

Easy install?

tuneman · Nov 12, 2018

Colbymh said:
Easy install?

Yes, easy, if you're mechanically inclined.

You need the track tool, Nachman 04-149-13A, and about 58 clips for a 163, part 012-0107.

I clipped my track with the skid out and it took about an hour. There was a small amount of wear after 400 miles.

Colbymh · Nov 12, 2018

Forgive me for sounding stupid but the clips are just the metal pieces clamped under the rail right?

Teth-Air · Nov 12, 2018

Colbymh said:
Forgive me for sounding stupid but the clips are just the metal pieces clamped under the rail right?

Yes clamped to the track window edges or the inside of the lugs ideally. They run against the hyfax.

Teth-Air · Nov 12, 2018

tuneman said:
Yes, easy, if you're mechanically inclined.

You need the track tool, Nachman 04-149-13A, and about 58 clips for a 163, part 012-0107.

I clipped my track with the skid out and it took about an hour. There was a small amount of wear after 400 miles.

No need to remove track, simply work at the back of the rail.

Colbymh · Nov 12, 2018

Teth-Air said:
Yes clamped to the track window edges or the inside of the lugs ideally. They run against the hyfax.

Well guess Polaris addressed the issue in 18 cuz mine came with them. One less thing to do.

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