I'd like to see if the larger paddles just dig more and get stuck easier or actually help in the powder. (we don't have the track speed like the sleds do)
I bet they don't side hill worth crap. I've been in too many situations where tracks with more side cleats still slide sideways downhill when you don't want to.
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Apache Backcountry Track System : $5,349.99 US Apache Backcountry Mounting Kit (Required for assembly) : $649.99 US
$6000 US? No thanks. I paid about 2700US for a new set of Camsos.
I also like that I can take the Camsos on a bit of asphalt from my house to get to a trail. I am not sure I would be able to do that with a snow only system.
Dang, i just received my apache 360 LT tracks 2 days ago and wish i had know about this kit... called the dealer prior to installation and he said there would most likely be a 20% restocking fee plus freight back too canada. so i will stick with the LT.
I would love a set of the new tracks ... regardless of the price. :th_smilieboohoo: ... but I'm sure or kind of think, when they hit the market they might be a tad cheaper. :th_smilienoclue:
Hell, have you checked on the price of a track system for the motorcycles ?? They aren't cheap. There's one set that sells for $6200 ... that's for ONE track & ONE ski ......
Anyway, like I wrote, I would love a set of the new Backcountry tracks, however, like Old_Man wrote, not sure how they would be when I plow snow ... or I have to spend more money for a snowblower ... and in the spring, sometimes I have to ride up to about a mile or a mile & a half on asphalt to get to the snow, so say 3 miles round trip on asphalt ever time I ride ... Ummmm .... not sure about that. :smilieomg:
And about price, hell, I catch a lot of crap from friends about the price of a Can-Am over other brands of bikes .... and we all know BRP stuff ain't cheap ... so ............... :th_smiliepullhair:
Yeah, I have to agree with ya on that one. I have seen about half a dozen of them up on the mountain this year thou. So I guess they are selling a few kits.
And I've seen 2 or 3 SXS's with tracks ... on trailers. Never seen one out where I ride.
AND ... in 9 yrs, I've NEVER seen another tracked ATV out there when I'm riding ......... Crazy !!
True ... if that's what a guy wants. But then, you have one machine or the other, that sits around for 5 to 6 months of the year.
Another machine you have to keep running, pay for licenses every year, pay taxes on, and pay for insurance.
And I for one, don't have room to park another toy. And if I had a sled, I'd want a trailer, which again, I don't have room to store when it's not hauling the sled.
For me personally, I'd rather have a tracked ATV ... which I have ... but some of these new tracks would be awesome to have & try out ... for me anyway.
From first glance it looks like they moved the frame triangle out to the front wheel. Sure wish that was the way it was on the current tracks as I have already bent up one frame.
Don't worry firewoodking, you will love your LT's. I got some for my bike and have been astounded by the performance. I was up with the snowmobilers, and with my wife on the back to boot. There will always be a newer model no matter what you buy. I spent a fortune on my bike and I am very happy with it.
Maybe im missing something, but why dont the track companies, design a track with a better approach angle? Make it more like how a tank has its tracks in the front.
Ive seen many track videos where the front seems like it has a hard time pulling up and out of mud or snow. Just think it would go over obstacles easier. IMO.
Thanks gunney. It is an amazing machine that is overlooked by many people because they think its a farm implement. The ride is next to none & where it will climb is almost unstoppable. With tires or tracks. The rear tracks have a great approach angle in ft & back. I don't think I've seen any other track out there like this.
Farm Implement ?? I thought most overlooked it because they can't do wheelies .......... wait ......... can you still do wheelies ?? :th_smilienoclue: ... Boy, that would be something to see ...
I would love to have a 6X6 ... but I have to much money into my 2up bike & it wouldn't fit inside my 5th wheel ...... but it sure would be fun ... :yahoo::th_smiliebanana2::th_smiliedance:
I had to make the wall swing open in my toyhauler so it would fit. U would b surprized where it will fit, Mite b a 3 or 4 point turn but it will go & maybe even more places. all 3 lt side tires were in the air, or just paddling water. I saw a video of ostacruiser doin a water wheelie on his 6x6. So I guess it can b dun lol
My 5th Wheel Toyhauler has a "Garage", so I'm limited by the length of that, which is 10ft.
I would sure like to try / ride one of those Bad Boys for a month or so, but I doubt I'll be changing out my ride anytime soon ... if ever ... :th_smilienoclue:
My garage was only 9'L x 8'W (33.5 gearbox 5th wheel) If it was 10' I could have made it work, so I made half the wall swing open. I can close it when the bike is not in there. I demoed the same bike 3x once with tracks & twice with tires, loved it so I bought it. my buddy said what r u doin with that f*%kin thing, until he rode it. then he didn't want to give it back.
I just checked the specs & if they are measuring from the very furthest point of the front bumper to the furthest rear point at the back, the 6X6 is like 10 ft 3 inches ... it would definitely be close ... and tight ...
As far as riding one ... my dealer hasn't had one in ... and I would be afraid to test ride it anyway ... because, I'm afraid I would be like you & your buddy & wouldn't be happy until I owned one .... :smilieomg: ..... :lachtot:
BTW, we probably should continue this conversation in the 6X6 section since this thread is SUPPOSE to be about the New BRP Tracks ... :buttkick: ..... Just say'in ...........