Track Ratcheting

[gedakbx]

There is a Polaris sitting beside it right now I will see how the driver look on each of them

 

[struglin]

Update , rode last week in some drier snow and no issues to report, seems it was the wet heavy snow. After reading this thread I definitely believe if it was after market drivers it likely wouldn’t of happened at all.


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[oler1234]

Track ratchets what else is new…

Typically does this in heavier snow or revy stuff.

Tigher track to 5/8” sag with 10lbs hanging off the bottom. You will reduce this problem by 90%

What really inflates the problem is a center shock setup really softly, typically over 70km track speeds it will start to collapse the shock and loosens the track even more

175 users this is a really problem with track stretch

 

[snoflake]

Its not an uncommon thing. New sled, new track. Track stretches, track skips tighten track. Carry on.

 

[tmo1620]

Its not an uncommon thing. New sled, new track. Track stretches, track skips tighten track. Carry on.

Ya seems like this is rocket science to some people? lol….. happens with every long track mountain sled. After the first couple tighten ups from new it should be good


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[greenthumb]

Any sort of feedback/consensus on the best solution for this? Having to run my track excessively tight these days.
Drivers? Powder freak vs. Avid? Fully clipping the track? Seems like a lot of work.
There a part number for the '25 stock drivers, but sounds like they won't be available for quite some time.

 

[gedakbx]

Powder freaks or avid both will work

 

[oler1234]

Any sort of feedback/consensus on the best solution for this? Having to run my track excessively tight these days.
Drivers? Powder freak vs. Avid? Fully clipping the track? Seems like a lot of work.
There a part number for the '25 stock drivers, but sounds like they won't be available for quite some time.

Avid drivers or something similar.

The problem is the stock drivers on the extroverts are built to short. So when track speed goes up, it ballon’s. That said it sometimes pulls up enough off the extrovert lugs thst basically you have reduced contact by 30-50%.

Avid drivers are taller in the extrovert and basically neglect this problem.

Past that you can go up 1 tooth size, but then the driver shaft hands below the bellypan/skid plate. Not ideal but will work.

 

[greenthumb]

So as a follow up on this. Just got my sled back from the dealer. BRP replaced the drivers and the track under warranty! They are the new 2025 version.
Complaint was excessive ratcheting and excessive tension required.
Although it was legitimately damaged from what appeared to be driver related problems, I wasn't holding my breath on the track getting covered, but surprisingly, they did.

 

[Turts]

Wow, your Dealer really stepped up for you. You should name them.

 

[tmo1620]

My buddy I think is gonna get the same treatment with his, he had the same issue


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[greenthumb]

Wow, your Dealer really stepped up for you. You should name them.

Courtenay.

 

[drew562]

Best

Courtenay.

Stew !!

Martins would’ve wanted snow samples to see what kind of material you were riding in lol

 

[Caper11]

I got the 2025 drivers installed on my sled as well.

 

[NoBrakes!]

I got the 2025 drivers installed on my sled as well.

under warranty?

 

[captain extreme]

Ordered the 2025 driveshaft and drivers last week for a 2024.
Had Powderfreeks on my 2023 and the were great!

 

[greenthumb]

Ordered the 2025 driveshaft and drivers last week for a 2024.
Had Powderfreeks on my 2023 and the were great!

FYI, the drivers are available separately from the shaft for 2025 and will fit your 2024 shaft fine.
Technically they should fit the driveshafts all the way back to 2008.

 

[Caper11]

under warranty?

Yep.

 

[captain extreme]

FYI, the drivers are available separately from the shaft for 2025 and will fit your 2024 shaft fine.
Technically they should fit the driveshafts all the way back to 2008.

Ya, just didn't want to go through the hassle of getting them pressed on...

 

[NoBrakes!]

Martins south says no new drivers for me... 23 turbo 165 expert... said they are very VIN specific so.... Which sleds get them?