Hey guys. If you park the snowmobile att a small bump/hill and the end on the track hang loose in the air, it´s easier to adjust the track lock.
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Can’t believe I didn’t think of that!
@duanesnow424
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice to see it in action, with a good explanation. I would expect 2 things to change when doing this test. With it locked straight id expect it to be worse in reverse (trenching) and have less ability to pull the skis off the snow...ie less weight transfer, as the sled is now a longer rail. Physics 101. Thanks again for taking the time to do these vids and keep them coming... Reverse testing video would be awesome
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
I was also expecting the skis to stay down with the rear skid extension in the locked position due to the geometry of the 'longer' skid. Unexpectedly, it *felt* like the skis were lifting *more*! Maybe due to the increased traction of forcing that last bit of track down into the snow? At any rate, I didn't measure the ski lift. Maybe on the next video!
@Gendronk
3 жыл бұрын
Not the result I expected. Awesome video!
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The result surprised me too. When switching between floating and locked settings, the differences in ride feel are pretty minimal for the most part. Except traction under acceleration: the added traction from locking the skid extension really blew me away!
@Gendronk
3 жыл бұрын
@@mop1471 did you get less ski lift then in previous video locked vs unlocked
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
@@Gendronk I expected that locking the skid extension would change the leverage point to a less advantageous position, reducing ski lift. But from the seat, I felt *more* ski lift with the skid extension locked! Confusing result. My hypothesis is that locking that last bit of track forces it down into the snow under acceleration, dramatically increasing traction and overcoming any loss due to leverage.
@Gendronk
3 жыл бұрын
@@mop1471 overall I really like the sled but skidoo dropped the ball on the headlight control I think it's unsafe that you have to take your hands off the handle bars to switch from high to low.
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
Same deal with the hand/thumb warmer switch. It's annoying to wait until I've slowed down before changing the heat level.
@KliqDon1983
2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between locked or unlocked
@mop1471
2 жыл бұрын
Most snowmobile skids are rigid from the front to the rear of the track -- the skids in most snowmobiles are designed that way to keep the track's contact surface flat at all times. The Expedition has an optionally articulated track: when locked, the 154" track is kept flat like most snowmobiles, but when unlocked, the last 12" can articulate, or flex, relative to the rest of the skid. The primary benefit of unlocking the skid is to improve reversing in deep snow. Most snowmobiles will tend to 'dig' themselves down when reversing in the deep stuff. By unlocking the skid, the rear 12" of track can flex upwards, allowing the Expedition to climb on top of deep snow when reversing. Also, snowmobiles with tracks this long don't steer well on trails because there's just so much track pushing the snowmobile straight ahead. By unlocking the skid on this model, the last 12" isn't being forced down with the full weight of the snowmobile, so it steers a bit better. On the other hand, when you need a bit more traction to get up a steep, snowy slope, you can lock the skid and get the full benefit of a 154" track.
@shanafrost7635
3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how to summarize that model. I am the exact model
Check out the Top Speed video! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rImt1p2LcoCKeGk
@paulo4232
3 жыл бұрын
Range?
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
Just finished break-in yesterday, so can do a fuel consumption test soon. Expecting a range of 250 to 300 kms per tank.
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
Fuel consumption test is here: m.kzitem.info/news/bejne/0Jd4mWqIg6pnn6Q
@PaulO-ew3hd
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou. Now I’m trying to find out what the new Arctic cat blast or Yamaha Venom gets on range. Some areas I ride, I may not see gas for over 100 miles and sometimes 200 miles.
@mop1471
3 жыл бұрын
If either send me a test unit, you’ll know the range!
@upnorthkenny9674
3 күн бұрын
I was told when Towing have it flat when trail riding have it up when breaking trail have it set free
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