3.0" vs the 2.5" Camo Extreme

[E-Zmoke]

Just need people's opinions on the 3" Track...Pro's and cons let me hear it all. Got my Avid chaincase on the way...I was leaning towards the 2.5" as I thought the 3" would be too much of a track, but now I might be leaning towards the 3"? Anybody have anything bad to say about them? It's a pretty big lug but I don't know if their is such a thing as having to much track?

Track will be a Camoplast Maverick Extreme 16" wide going into the sled listed below.

 

[imdoo'n]

i'm sort of in the same boat, ? why the maverick track if i may ask?

 

[E-Zmoke]

It's been debated several times before...not what i want to get into on this post other threads have pages and pages on what track is better. I've just decided to go with the Camo X as IMO it is the best track for my riding style. All I'm looking for on imput is the 2.5" vs the 3.0" and if the 3.0" lug is negative in anyway. Thanks

 

[bigdawg]

I think that you need a Turbo/bigbore to run a 3 '' track and the 3'' was having issues with lugs peeling off....Im not sure if they have that problem fixed..Couple peeps i ride ith have 3 " and man they are tractors.....its unreal.....
P.S. im putting a Camo Extreme 2.5 on my sled.....Best track for my riding style....
just me 2 cents......:d

 

[Deano670]

It takes a pile of power to turn a 3" track. Not bad on a good flat climb, but throw some bumps in the way and the load and unload factor is huge, takes alot to recover from that. Just my 2 cents

 

[Summitric]

it takes a pile of power to turn a 3" track. Not bad on a good flat climb, but throw some bumps in the way and the load and unload factor is huge, takes alot to recover from that. Just my 2 cents

i suspect he has the sled for a 3" lug as he has listed in his signature dean.....

I am debating putting on a 3" x 174 or a 2.5" x 174 on my rt1000. I have talked to camoplast reps and tracks usa and tracks canada as well as several mod shops, and i am now leaning toward the 2.5" lug just because long trail rides tend to be tearing up the 3" tracks........ The 3" track has no warranty at all, whereas the 2.5" tracks have a warranty. I suspect long groomed trails like up renshaw, or eagles pass(where you might have 20+kms of trails) will cause some track damage, simply because the track isn't getting the necessary lubrication from the snow required to keep the track cool and prevent peeling.....it will be harder on sliders too. I have toyed with the idea of putting another set of snow scratchers to help aid this problem........keep us informed as to your decision.

 

[1100]

I have one and love it 1000 km and still looks like new. I wouldn't put one on an 600 lol Basically ask yourself when the last time you powered out climbing a hill with your sled or the last time u spun out. I dont think you can have to much traction in snow. Every time ive ever gone to a bigger track what ive lost in track speed has been worth it because of the ground speed you gain.

 

[E-Zmoke]

So far the pro's vs cons is leading towards the 2.5"... you guys have some very valid points...lugs ripping off, overheating the track, not having the power ie: turbo. No warranty is a big one. This is all steering me back towards the original plan of the 2.5" Thanks for your imput guys apreciated.

 

[Summitric]

so far the pro's vs cons is leading towards the 2.5"... You guys have some very valid points...lugs ripping off, overheating the track, not having the power ie: Turbo. No warranty is a big one. This is all steering me back towards the original plan of the 2.5" thanks for your imput guys apreciated.

let me know which way you go..... Who you thinking of gettin' your track from?

 

[E-Zmoke]

Track will be a Camoplast Maverick Extreme 16" wide going into the sled listed below.

Sorry correct track I'm refering to here is The Camo Challenger Extreme, but looks like you all understood what I meant anyhow now. Who ever has the best price is who I will be getting the track from Summitric...I've been in contact with a few guys...send me a PM if you know of anyone giving out a good deal.

 

[summit889]

Curtis at Tracks Canada will have the best price.

Tracks Canada

 

[E-Zmoke]

Thanks Yah I have been in Contact with Curtis and a few others already

 

[800polaris]

I do not want to comment on the article, but wouls love to see some pics of your sled. I also have a 01 800 rmk, with boss seat, 4'' riser, digitron, slp bearing and chaincase, twin slp slpit shot pipes and cans, boost bottle and awaiting new cheater heads. I would love to see your sled

 

[E-Zmoke]

I'll try and get some pics up of the progress as i go...still waiting on the Avid Extended Chaincase and extroverts to get here. Lots of work left to do in a short amount of time. Still don't know if the 156' will fit with the 155' 09' Dragon Skid and those extroverts? might be pretty tight up in their and would rather mount my skid way back than trim rails and do the anti stab kit. next option up in sz for the track is a 162' I believe, but hopfully it will all work out as planned.

 

[E-Zmoke]

The Long Awaited Pics

The long awaited Pics...sorry guys been busy. Thanks to Dave at Red Line Engine Performance for his mad fab skills on this one. I have some more but It won't let me upload any more and I'm going sledding tomorrow. Stay tuned

 

[FranktheTank]

I have a 09 163 2.5 Camo Extreme pretty much stock sled some clutching and gearing. Guy I ride with has a 09 163 3inch Camo Extreme 860BB. Both on the same climb I turn a 42-44mph track speed and he is at 40-42 track speed but will out climb me everytime, without that big bore I am thinking I would be beating him. The sled really becomes a point and shoot sled with the 3 inch and with the 2.5 to me anyways it feels nimble (even at 163 inches). If your into point and shoot climbing your going to love it if you have the motor to turn it. But if you like trees forget about it.


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