track tension HELP PLEASE!

[kpagel]

ok I put a 136" kit on my rev and I need to know what the tension on the track should be or a good place to start
thanks
keith

 

[doo_dr]

Standard or antiratcheting drivers?

Standard- your thumb side ways (fat portion up and down) in between the hifax and track, 1/2 way betweeen the rear axle and the front outside idler wheel. snug fit for you thumb.

Antiratcheting - Two fingers side ways in the same place. Snug to loose fit.

These are "Rule of thumb" measurements (sorry for the play on words) that will work. Every sled will be different but this is a great starting point.

 

[weierkd]

I have always eyeballed it. I like a little sag when the back of the sled is lifted. If it is too lose, the track will start skipping. Simply tial and error--if the track skips, tighten it up a little.

 

[misty_pines]

I like to go close the Ski-Doo's recommendations. In the middle of the track you should have about 1-1/2" of free play in the track with a small amount of force. I believe the manual says take the measurement when applying 16 lbs of force. To measure, I push the track up to the bottom of the hyfax and measure that, then push down lightly and when I can push it down about 1-1/2" that is where I set it at. Check the tension again after riding awhile if you have a new track.

 

[anonomoose]

Leave it loose as you can without ratcheting. Anti-ratchet drivers afford even more slack.

Point is to prevent wear and tear on hifax and bearings, leave it loose as you can get away with. Manual ALWAYS says too tight as far as I am concerned. But then they make more money on parts when they go bad too.

 

[mjkaliszak]

ANONOMOOSE (X2)
Less wear -n-tear on everything. If anyone had noticed over the years ( early 90's ) the manu's have loosened up their specs. They used to be like 1" with a 20lbs anchor ( LOL )

 

[doospunk]

ok I put a 136" kit on my rev and I need to know what the tension on the track should be or a good place to start
thanks
keith

Keith - With the rear end of your sled in the air, adjust till you can get both index and middle finger (held together vertical) between the track and slides at center of the rails. It's a good place to start, and you can adjust slightly one way or the other from there.

 

[elf]

As others have said. Run it as loose as possible. I bet mine has 3" of sag in it but as long as it doesn't rachet on me, it's good.

 

[ezra]

cat is 20lbs of tension then you should have from 1 3/4 to 2.now with my track at 2 it will ratchet under heavy load so I am at 1 3/4 and all good.the M is like 2 1/2.