lamby66

Does anyone know of a pattern that runs 144 studs down the middle? I have a Fusion that needs some more traction. I want to stay away from the outer belts for now, but will like to upgrade to 196 if I decide I want the outer belts studded too.

I have not found a pattern for 144 on the inside, If you know of a pattern, can you please point me in the right direction.

Do I just use a 196 pattern and then not drill the outer belts to get my 144 inside?

also is that to many studs for the fusion? I am a pretty agressive trail rider that runs on groomed trails with icey corners most of the time

I am looking at woody's mega-bite 1.325 studs with 7.5" shapper runners from studboy.

sesnopro

you can run them down the middle, I have heard people have done this before. 96 is probly enough for anyone.

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machz830

Lamby,
I'd studs the outside as well....I tried running 144 down the middle the first of the year and just spun like crazy......I may have a little more aggressive sled than yours but i'd still say your goin to spin.Unless just trail riding.if racing stud outside and go with 192.

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sesnopro

please dont stud on the outside of the rails, it will just ruin your track. You will spin regardless of how many studs you have.

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Bulldog

I've got studs on the outside of my track, 196 total and have had no damage to the track in 6400 miles. I ride mostly trails and lakes, all fairly agressively, without any trouble so far.

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machz830

the last 6 sleds have mine have been muscle sleds and have been studded on the outside without any damage....I'd stud the outside

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skidoo_magoo

if you are going to stud the outside, make sure you do it right. it has to be perfect to avoid damage. i didnt think you could put 144 down the middle, but im not an expert on studs.

lamby66

Thanks for all the sugestions guys, so the majority think 144 - 196 total studs and across all three belts. I guess it falls under the belief that there might be more pull-outs in the outer belts.

tracks are not too expensive, would it be better to buy a new camoplast ripsaw that has pre molded holes (144 across all three belts) and sell the used (600 miles) tracks?

any input on my stud/carbide sugestion? (mega-bites and shaper bars?)

sesnopro

shapers are good, or any 5/8 host bars will trun asome

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machz830

have heard about great results with the mega-bites

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lamby66

Thanks again guys,

I will do that then 144 in mine and 96 in the girlfriends machine.

Now I just have to see if POO will fix the worn spindles, sticking clutch, vibrating engine, and correct this slow top end with a snowcheck



Of course there might be a new pipe and fuel management in mine come next winter (after the warrenty work of course)

Frosty

What's the concern about studding the outside? I have been doing the outside on every sled I own for over 20 years no problems.Why not just stud the outside and inside with a 144 pattern and be done with it. You always have the option of adding another 48 later.

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bobo

i run 196 down the middle, but then again there ice pics for ice only. hardly any spin on take off, unless the ice is soft.

lamby66

Thanks again Guys.

I think the people that are picking the outside have the right idea. tracks are not that expensive if you shred one, and I think the increased traction would be worth it. I am just an agressive trail rider and I think that 196 may be too many for hard pack with slick corners.

sesnopro

tracks might not be expensive, but bulk head replacements and motor failures are.

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Frosty

Yeah, It will stick hard in the corners with 196. You'll just have to put a little more grunt down when cornering.

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