rmksledder
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i have a polaris 98 700 rmk and im going to raise my bars some more. i have a 4'' block on now and the cables are to the max. jusy wondering if the extentions freeze up or cause trouble?
cable extenions?
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I am doing the same thing to my sled before the season starts,I would suggest spending the extra cash and buy new cables,heard bad things about extentions.Go to Gravity Worx site and check out the prices,they are fairly cheap!
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X 2 for Darin (Gravity Worx)! Great guy to deal with and his stuff is top notch. Extensions can bind, search this forum back a couple pages, there is a lot of info on here already.
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rmksledder
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thier site wont come up for me but i had looked into that. i still have to choose some bars they didnt hold up to the rollover.
I like my Renthal ATV high rise bars, but they are really high with an 8" rise. I'm putting the same bars on the other sled this winter but only going to a 7" riser.
newfiedoo
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i've got a powermadd ext. on for 3 years now and haven't had any troubles works great.
I have the powermadd throttle extension on my sled and last year SOMETHING froze up on the ride out of Quartz at 90 kmph, I think it was just because of the extra cold with the wind at that speed for that long (took about 12 to 13 kms) of this speed before it froze up. Not 100% sure it was the extension, but from now on I am going to regularly take it apart and clean (too get any moisture out) and re grease to lessen the chances ofthis happening.
neddacsac
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Same here.No trouble at all.
snotterite
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powermadd is like the generic brand of snowmobile parts.....Super Store soap probably works as good as TIDE........
Chit who am I chitting here...
Powermadd junk
Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link.
Call gravity works
I do like Super Store muffins
Chit who am I chitting here...
Powermadd junk
Dont trust your life with a cheap plastic link.
Call gravity works
I do like Super Store muffins
Scotty
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I ride with a few guys that have cable extensions, I believe Powermad might be on one or two of their sleds? So far so good?
So, what is the issue with Powermad, do they not seal and let in water? How could they be that poorly made and still make it to market when it is such an important part? Do they not have to pass some sort of gov't approved testing or something?
Dr. Meatman
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powermadd can make it in the market because they are a cheap alternative...i've seen plenty of issues with powermadd extensions....either freezing up or just plain breaking into pieces. Do it right the first time and hit up darin at gravity worx....hes does a good job and is very helpful.
Scotty
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Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience?
I can see freezing... but breaking into pieces? I would really like to see some proof of this if you may? I was considering their product as I want to go to a larger riser on my sled.
snotterite
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Just curious.. how do the powermad extensions fail so baddly? You say they have broken into pieces in your experience?
Scotty seriously I have seen at least 12 fail.....the plastic clam like connection holder, has a sliding common piece that the 2 ends fit in. If it runs dry it becomes sloppy and binds.if you have any snow get in it will freeze the slide...if enough moisture gets in it freezes and just expands and cracks.
You can lube it up but once water mixes with it in there it's like frozen butter..........We have tryed a Ice Fishing lube called Sub Zero and it worked good.
The other problem because your a Cat guy is the little slide is not made for AC connections...and the extension ends are not the same size as AC throttle slots
A PEZ Dispenser is better engineered
I installed 2 sets..... Lubed up good inside & made sure heat shrink outer shell was sealed good !.... So far good, I hope my luck continues !
For me its the fact there is one extra connection in the throttle linkage. To me, this is a cable that should have the least amount of connections possible.
More connections = more chance of binding (and heavier throttle pull)
I have had two throttle sticks in my life, one off the trailer (very lucky to not have damaged anything on that one) and one ripping down the trail (good way to increase the heart rate). I do not want to repeat either scenario.
Seriously, if you try Darin's cables you will not go back to the stock cable or any other cable extension. The materials he uses make the throttle pull like nothing. My 44's pull like 28's and completely smooth.
More connections = more chance of binding (and heavier throttle pull)
I have had two throttle sticks in my life, one off the trailer (very lucky to not have damaged anything on that one) and one ripping down the trail (good way to increase the heart rate). I do not want to repeat either scenario.
Seriously, if you try Darin's cables you will not go back to the stock cable or any other cable extension. The materials he uses make the throttle pull like nothing. My 44's pull like 28's and completely smooth.
Dr. Meatman
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well i told the guys that had broken powermadd extensions to keep them for me so i can take pictures of them and prove to people that dont believe that plastic gets brittle in really really cold conditions...however they just tossed them and bought one from darin. damn the luck
we're a little hard on equipment here in the flatlands im sure for spring riding they work great, not too cold and not much trail riding. All there is here is ditch banging and every once in awhile we can open'em up on the river
we're a little hard on equipment here in the flatlands im sure for spring riding they work great, not too cold and not much trail riding. All there is here is ditch banging and every once in awhile we can open'em up on the river
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rmksledder
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i got the extention and it looked a little cheap still have to put it on.my buddy has it on his and he parks it outside all winter and he has never had any problems. i think im going to put a shrink sleeve aroud it.
OnlyPolaris
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now we just need some snow. you should trade my dad windshields. lol.
Scotty
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Snotty... thanks
for the info. You have shed some light on this for me and saved me some headaches! I'll run all new cables and brake line when the time comes. Do the PEZ dispensers come in a nice shade of lime green?- Moderator
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I finally figured out the package I wanted and orderd everything exept the crossbones from Darin and told him about the site and he said he would check it out and hopefully join.His name on other sites is Student Driver so if you your looking for a good product at a great price hopefully he will soon be a member on here to help you out!If not,,Google Gravity Worx.
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