guys, there are 120 pounds of static load on the ski at rest, which I bet is pretty stinking close to what this was originally set up at going off of the ad photos. (angle of front end, how "flat" the tracks look, etc)
Any more and its going to REALLY screw up the force needed to even turn the stupid handlebars at low speeds.
Those of you that grew up on early '70's snowmobiles know exactly what I'm talking about. Some sleds just WILL NOT TURN....
One thing we have no idea about is what the original ski looked like on the bottom? Did it have 1 or 2 wear bars/skegs? In the ad pics, it looks pretty freaking "tall" whatever it is?
Well, Mark and I are going to make the executive decision and will more than likely be installing a pair of new carbides (since they are sold in pairs) in parallel about 1" on center from each other. I know without a doubt that will make a difference on ice/hard pack. The only thing you get into with "too much" carbide is she might get a bit "darty" when at higher speeds.
I guess we'll just have to take it easy.
and sorry Rick, but the budget just increased by about $85.00. (need a new kill switch/tether too) You wouldn't want us to get hurt though would you? I promise that is that last expenditure.
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