I just purchased a 2001 Polaris 800LE, which has 192 studs. I prefer that there is now studs, but alas it is what it is.
Question: Since I sled in the Northern WI and UP area, will removing the studs cause any problems to the track? Can I reduce the amount of studs without damaging the track?
My thoughts......
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2) You didn't state my you want to remove the studs. I would suggest keeping them, especially w/an 800cc sled. You haven't even ridden it yet! Drive it first before you form an opinion!
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You can remove them if you want and it wont damage the track. I know that Id definetly be taking them out. 192 studs are great for lake racing, but I wouldnt want that many for trail riding. You will need to run at least 8" of carbide just to make the sled turn and by the end of the day, the effort required just to steer that sled is going to wear you out unless you are a pretty muscular person.
I wouldnt go with any more than 144 studs in that sled.
I only have 96 studs in my 600 and it hooks up just fine. I actually prefer fewer studs because the keeps the sled more free or "loose" in the corners.
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'01 Polaris Indy 600 XC SP EDGE X
Powermadd articulating bar riser with 2" riser block (total rise of 4 1/2")
Pro-X seat
red Cobra low sno-x windshield
Pure Polaris handguards with Pure Polaris mounts
almond/blue drive clutch spring with 10-60 weights
121" x 15" x .91" track with 96 studs.
7,100 miles
You can remove them if you want and it wont damage the track. I know that Id definetly be taking them out. 192 studs are great for lake racing, but I wouldnt want that many for trail riding. You will need to run at least 8" of carbide just to make the sled turn and by the end of the day, the effort required just to steer that sled is going to wear you out unless you are a pretty muscular person.
I wouldnt go with any more than 144 studs in that sled.
I only have 96 studs in my 600 and it hooks up just fine. I actually prefer fewer studs because the keeps the sled more free or "loose" in the corners.
I have 144 on my 600 because I do quite a bit of lake riding. It is great for the lakes, but tires me out a bit on the trail. If you aren't going to much on the lakes, I would run 96 for the trails. 192 is definitely a bit radical.
I would suggest keeping them, especially w/an 800cc sled. You haven't even ridden it yet! Drive it first before you form an opinion!
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