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Posted: **Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:07 am**

looking to replace the track on the 84 Vmax I just got...what is the stock track size?...suggestions on where to buy?...I've seen them at Babbits, Dennis Kirks and Xtreme PowerSports...thanks for your time

Posted: **Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:50 am**

The original track is
15 inches wide
121 inches long
5/8 inches deep
2.52 inch pitch

"121 by 5/8" is a fairly common take off size.
You can find gently used ones at snowmobile shops, used parts outlets and occasionally on Craigslist.

I put a 1 3/16 deep track on my 86 and I needed to:
1) cut the paddles about 1/4 inch near the windows to get clearance around the heat exchangers,
2) install 8 tooth drivers to get more clearance at the front of the tunnel,
3) remove the outer row of track studs (see photo),
4) remove the upper front idler shaft.

Posted: **Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:16 pm**

Try http://motors.desc.shop.ebay.com/items/ ... ccessories

A .750 to 1" track is one of the best add ons you can do for these old school sleds ! I would not go over .750" if you want to stud.

Posted: **Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:00 am**

I concur.

My 1 3/16 was more work to install and trim than it was worth. I'm not sure that it is trimmed right even now. I may need to do some more trimming to get all the track noise to go away.

The studs made it harder to steer and less fun to ride. I'm considering removing those to get more track slip and put more fun back in the ride.

The deeper track takes more power to turn therefore I expect the top speed to be less than last year.

A 1 inch. 0.87 inch or 0.75 inch track would have been a better choice.

Posted: **Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:40 am**

thanks for the info guys. What is the best size studs to use?...I have a bag of 96 Woody's but I think they are 1.25's and are too long...so... a .75 track with what size studs ya think?..thanks again

Posted: **Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:22 am**

The only part of the stud that should touch the ground is the carbide.
If the steel part hits the ground, they are too long.

Posted: **Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:04 am**

thanks Joe...I think I'm gonna go with the Camoplast Durosport .725 and not stud it. You have to have the "slide" to have fun with this thing..thanks again

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... mmyId=9029

Posted: **Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:21 pm**

Wahooo...I just bought the Kimpex Vantage II .875 lug track....looks sweet...can't wait to get it on the sled...let ya know how it goes...thanks all