Track splitting on the backside of rod

[Caper11]

None of the above. Has been incredibly warm every trip so far, and it lives in my heated garage the rest of the time.

I'm not holding my breath on warranty, but I might as well see what they say first. I'm thinking an m770 will be the replacement.

I hope you have better luck. Even a meet you halfway would be nice. That first pic is probably a camera angle thing, but that rod is not broke in the first pic is it?

I heard good things about the m770, but if its not covered, fill the cracks with gorilla glue impact tough. Ride the piss out of it till it really needs to be changed.


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[Dawizman]

I hope you have better luck. Even a meet you halfway would be nice. That first pic is probably a camera angle thing, but that rod is not broke in the first pic is it?

I heard good things about the m770


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I don't think the rods are broken. Certainly doesn't seem to flex, and I put some force in to trying.

 

[sirkdev]

So what’s it look like loosen track and add extroverts. See if you can get a new track first?

 

[Dragonalain]

If anyone needs a brand new zero km g5 165 3 inch track I have one. $1800 private sale in Saskatoon can ship.


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[greenthumb]

See the bulge on the track as it goes around the rear idlers. You can feel it with your hand if suspect.


Notice where it is starting to split. Track is ‘wrapping’ around the idlers and drivers I bet.

This is typical for the G4 & 5 tracks running enough tension to not ratchet the stock drivers

 

[Dawizman]

This is typical for the G4 & 5 tracks running enough tension to not ratchet the stock drivers

Have you seen a lot? Do they last once this starts? There's no visible rod / cord damage, just the outer rubber.

 

[greenthumb]

Have you seen a lot? Do they last once this starts? There's no visible rod / cord damage, just the outer rubber.

I was referring to the 'bulge' as typical. Especially noticeable when sitting a in a warm shop.

As far as the cracking at the rods, but not the paddles, I have not seen this before - and I want through 3 G4 tracks.
Seems pretty extensive. Hopefully they warranty, but I wouldn't hold my breath. If they don't, I'd run that all day long.

 

[maxwell]

its strange forsure. if they dont give you warranty let her buck. It wont fail

 

[turboetech]

Is every lug cracking on the track or just some? Are you a guy that uses reverse on steep down hills?

 

[Dawizman]

its strange forsure. if they dont give you warranty let her buck. It wont fail

They approved the replacement without any argument on my part. Not sure if the dealer had to push at all. I certainly don't have Maxwell or Curtis level relationship with them, but they have treated me well.

 

[Dawizman]

Is every lug cracking on the track or just some? Are you a guy that uses reverse on steep down hills?

It was over 50% failing in that fashion. I rarely use reverse outside of pulling off the deck.

 

[maxwell]

They approved the replacement without any argument on my part. Not sure if the dealer had to push at all.

i figured that may happen. it looks different from any ones ive seen and also ive seen the replacement parameters and that pattern looked awfully close to faulty.

 

[ferniesnow]

They approved the replacement without any argument on my part. Not sure if the dealer had to push at all. I certainly don't have Maxwell or Curtis level relationship with them, but they have treated me well.

Right on Justin. Sometimes us little guys get rewards.