02Sled Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 If there was any doubt at all I would err on the side of caution and replace it. Far better than having the track come apart in the middle of nowhere, possibly rupture the heat exchanger and damage other parts of the sled. Especially if it happened while riding alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevey Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 If you are planning on keeping the sled for more than 2 seasons I would change it out. Judging by the look of rust on the studs and condition of the bent and broken studs the track is definitely had some miles on it. The damage that can occur if it lets go outweighs the $800 for a new track. IMO. MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I ran my sled 15000 kms after the track looked like that. Changed it out at 30000kms and sold it to a guy still using it, the new track I put on has 20000 kms on it and looked like that after about ten. One inch hacksaw same as the one pictured. Most of it is cosmetic and normal wear and tear. Doesn't mean track is going to blow apart, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Most of it is cosmetic and normal wear and tear. Doesn't mean track is going to blow apart, either. Some of it is serious structural failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Some of it is serious structural failureThe longitudinal lines are not as serious a concern The latitudinal ones are a big failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Some of it is serious structural failure I guess I got real lucky in the past! Sounds like a track and new bearings might be a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutter Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Looks like it was run too tight and over stressed for most its life, I wouldn't gamble with it. Replace and leave the new one looser then that one was, if it ratchets snug it just a little till it stops ratcheting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 What is the condition on the inside of the track? I've seen used tracks where the inner surface looks like it's "delaminating". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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