I just installed Duraflex the other day and am happy with them so far.

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I just installed Duraflex the other day and am happy with them so far. View attachment 1569330



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Could it get caught under that front wheel?

 

Buy them, and don't look back!
They're worth every penny! I run mine down all season. Engine temp is rock steady at 125 deg. Always...

 

XCR did you have to move your idler wheel back to gain access to that hole? on my sled that idler wheel has two holes where that wheel is mounted. Separated by maybe an inch. On the left rail the idler wheel is in the back hole. Which would give me access to that hole you have it mounted. And on the right rail the idler wheel is in the hole that is a little further up blocking the hole you have it mounted to.

 

Polaris does that to reduce track noise/harmonics/vibration.

 

Duraflex on my Indy 136".... Great product. Mount right behind the second set of idlers....

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Ah I didn't know that. I thought maybe they screwed up at the assembly plant. LOL So I probably shouldn't move it then.

 

I also want to hear XCR's reply.

 

I moved the right one back a hole to gain access to the pre drilled hole in the slide rail. I thought about putting them behind the second idler like stated above but was afraid it would be too far back to get the full benefit of cooling and slide lubrication. I have tested the setup and no issues with added vibration or harmonics from what I can tell.


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For a 121" it probably would be a tad too far back. For my 136" its pretty good... Snow goes up into the tunnel extension. Then falls onto track and gets thrown at the exchangers. Also found out the stuff that falls off sometimes flys out the sides/back, a few friends have tried to pass and got blasted with slush. lol

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Thanks,Joe?

 

No problem and yes Joe is correct


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Thanks for the reply. I will give that a try.

 

I'm pretty sure it will not be a problem. The shank of the scratcher sticks past the outer edge of the wheel so it articulates past the pinch point. One thing tho is the clearance between the shank and front of the wheel is about an 1/8" so if the scratchers loosens up it will run into the wheel. I used lots of loctite and tightened the crap out of it.


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while I agree scratchers are a good thing for sliders and cooling.

we had a very successful test of a doo t-stat on a 14 std. rmk this past week end in N.H. the cooling system on this is identical to the indy. except the exchangers are longer.

2016 sks 155 ran 123-127 with scratchers down. the 155 800 rmk ran 105-109 with out scratchers.

indy and pro-r to be tested next.

 

while I agree scratchers are a good thing for sliders and cooling.

we had a very successful test of a doo t-stat on a 14 std. rmk this past week end in N.H. the cooling system on this is identical to the indy. except the exchangers are longer.

2016 sks 155 ran 123-127 with scratchers down. the 155 800 rmk ran 105-109 with out scratchers.

indy and pro-r to be tested next.

Rick please keep us informed on your testing on the Indy and possible kit as that is the only issue I have with my Indy 600 SP. I know everyone says put on scratchers but my issue is why? I run with Cats, Yamahas, and Edges and I am the only one diving for the snowbanks. I extended my snow flap but have yet to try it.

 

Thanks XCR_ROCKET! That is what I have been saying all along, the price I paid for this sled and my expectations I shouldn't need a band aid solution to run with my friends.

 

I and many others went through this with the IQ800. There is no good reason for Polaris to not have fins on the coolers except to save some money. A stat may help, but not a cure all. Low snow is this cooling systems enemy more so than other sleds. Band aids are the best option. The stupid under tunnel welded crossover tube vs the old over the top crossover hose, and the full width exchanger's makes it near impossible to add extra cooling in the tunnel.

 

I'm running without a stat right now just to see what my temps do and they haven't gone below 125-127. Though I haven't got to put any trail miles on so far just ripping up and down the lake.


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ran ice scratchers last 2 years never had a problem overheating again I extended my flap this year with the bigger track goin to see if it makes a difference with scratchers up.

 

Does your sno flap touch the snow when you sit on it? Let us know if it helps please.

 

I just noticed your second set of idlers are inside the rails, did you put them there?


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took the back set and put them on inside then that gave me enough room for the scratchers.

 

Oh gotchya. That looks like a better setup I may do the same


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Put the Duraflex on yesterday, same setup as XCRrocket's. Trail ride test today. Longer snow flap next.

 

Let me know how it goes, I haven't tested it on the trail yet so curious what you find. I'm ordering the rmk snow flap today also


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It looks to be a couple inches longer but also contours in toward the track. I'm just going off of Dwkohout's pics in the "indy 800" thread. Looks like it should work pretty good. For $30 it's cheap also
Calling for snow the next 2 days so fingers crossed!! Hoping to get some miles on this weekend


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On my Fuse 6 I extended the flap about 3 inchs with some rubber matting I had. I wanted to do the same preseason on this Indy and didn't.

 

wow that's a nice lookin fusion dave.

 

I traded it last April for the 15 Indy,

 

Hey guy's is there a good reason not to put scratchers on sway bar link?Was thinking easy install.

 

I've heard they don't spray the snow/ice in the right spot (the tunnel). So not as effective. I will say my duraflex scratchers dropped my temps by 15-25°, sometimes more....

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dscottdragon just have to say I'm jealous of your Scorpion TK, my dad had the 440 and I had a 340 to use/learn on. MANY great miles and memories associated with those sleds. I'm sure the wood grain dash stickers made it faster than monster stickers do today. LOL Thanks for the memories, makes it easier with no snow around here. Sorry for the sidebar discussion.

 

Np! We had fun! But they're more fun when trails are groomed. They were NOT! Not enough snow yet. Raining like Hell here now. And yes, the wood grain stickers are fassssstly peeling off as always! Think snow!:bc2: