back country
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Need some opinions here. I want to stud my VL, not for the fact of great cornering /breaking handling as lets face it she is no speed demon. My main reason is hauling heavy loads at the cabin on the lake. Many time I will chew through the snow and spin on the ice with a heavy load, sometimes having to lighten the load and I always will start by running beside it to get started. Can I add a low number of studs just for this purpose (maybe 44 or so) or will that cause unwanted wear on the track? If I do stud is there anything I need to mod? Thanks for any help.
2007 VL
2007 VL
BombaPolaYama
TY 4 Stroke Master
I see you are new to the site - welcome and let us know where you ride, etc.
I upgraded the track on mine to a 1.5" and it makes a nice improvement in traction on snow but probably help with your issue on ice.
Here's a couple of links I found on VL studding:
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... nture+lite
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... nture+lite
I upgraded the track on mine to a 1.5" and it makes a nice improvement in traction on snow but probably help with your issue on ice.
Here's a couple of links I found on VL studding:
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... nture+lite
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... nture+lite
back country
Veteran
Thanks Bomba!!
campsleder
Veteran
BombaPolaYama
TY 4 Stroke Master
Re: VL studing
Did you make your own muffler protector?campsleder said:
campsleder
Veteran
BombaPolaYama
TY 4 Stroke Master
Nice, did you consider extending your exhaust and adding a shieled to reduce ice build-up in the tunnel? Or is it a problem for you?
campsleder
Veteran
Yes i would like to do it it has been on my list to Do!
Hopfully this summer drop the track check all bearings . I was out last monday and had 20lbs of ice under there ! Will drop by the local sled shop to find a old tunnel to use in the project .
Hopfully this summer drop the track check all bearings . I was out last monday and had 20lbs of ice under there ! Will drop by the local sled shop to find a old tunnel to use in the project .
campsleder
Veteran
Yes i would like to do it it has been on my list to Do!
Hopfully this summer drop the track check all bearings . I was out last monday and had 20lbs of ice under there ! Will drop by the local sled shop to find a old tunnel to use in the project .
Hopfully this summer drop the track check all bearings . I was out last monday and had 20lbs of ice under there ! Will drop by the local sled shop to find a old tunnel to use in the project .
