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2011 Commander 1000(Image removed from quote.)
Any surprises yet after accidentally punching the 4WD button? ;-)
Now that's a setup WIhoundguy... I would love that!
Still waiting for safe ice but the ride is ready...
Looks like your dog is ready too!
Whats the reason for not going with front tracks?
I had front and rear tracks on my Grizzly. The thing could go through anything, but it was hard to steer, slow, heavy, hard to steer, hard on fuel, and threw snow all over. Did I mention hard to steer? By having the skis on the front vs. tracks, I get more power and top end speed because it's not driving the front tracks. I can turn with one hand, use less fuel, stay dry, and can ride on the trails legally in Minnesota. When summer rolls around I just keep the fuse out of the 4wd and leave the tracks on. For what I use it for, it's a no brainer.
What kind of tracks you have on the Griz? I got the Tatou 4s sytem and I don't get much snow throwing at all. And the tracks are geared so the front is always "pulling" just a bit more than the rear is "pushing" So I don't get that "driving the front tracks" thing. And the this gearing resolves a LOT of the hard steering issues. I'd like Power Steering but I can live well without it.I researched long and hard before making a choice on the tracks. I think it paid off. Track choice/design really depends on the use.
Its been a blast but I wish the rain would not have washed the local snow away. Studded my tracks this week so it will be interesting to see how it goes on the clean ice now.
You will like the studs and the performance on the ice. If you tow anything (like a sled or flip-over shantie) watchout when you slow down and in turns - they like to go on by you
This is nothing compared to today's machines, but for the price, it should do me some justice. 1992 Arctic Cat Lynx/340. Hoping to have a blast with this and most importantly get me to those honey holes I was not able to reach on foot. (crossing fingers it will drag my new ice castle once its finally done.)(Image removed from quote.)
I have the same sled and it had no problem pulling a 4 x 7 shack.
gbfdcapt4b: I really like the tip up organizer you made. How did you put that together? Looks like you have a handle on the front so they must all be connected somehow? Great idea!!