I was studding my ZL 600 and I drilled 192 hole instead of 144 $&%%*^ ( this is probably the sixth sled I've studded, just screwed up) The sled has a 1.25 track, clutch kit and 144 1.325 woody's studs with 192 holes in the track *&&%$^$#%$. What do you guys think I should do? Leave it as is (do something to the holes) or buy the additional studs. &^$$#^%* Talk to me.

it wont hurt to leave the holes open,only problem is you cant get an even 144 pattern with a 192 layout. dont feel bad i did the same thing ,,,,,once!

Why wouldn't work out evenly? the difference is 48 holes. 48 lugs on the track. sounds even to me.

I'm so cranked with myself I can't see straight. :bash:

Dont worry the track will be fine. 192 studs would be overkill for your 600, I dont think you would get much penatration.

My XC 8 was overstudded for trail use with 192. I pulled the outside studs leaving 144 down the middle. I couldn't be happier with the end result.

Originally posted by michahicks@Dec 5 2004, 05:33 PM
My XC 8 was overstudded for trail use with 192. I pulled the outside studs leaving 144 down the middle. I couldn't be happier with the end result.
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Did the same thing several years ago with a sled I purchased used. Removed the studs from the outer edge and never had a problem. Don't beat yourself up over it, life's a learning experience.

A hole is a hole wether there is a stud in it or not. I wouldn't worry about them.

Thanks for the input. Just a little frustrated at first, I'm ok with it now. I hope it snows soon, I need go riding - soon!

Dont worry about the extra holes. Over the life of the track those extra holes may speed up the replacment time a little, with or without studs in them.

No biggie. Ive over studded tracks and removed some to litten things up and never had a problem.

I would just put 96 down the middle, and leave the empty holes as they are. You really don't need more than that with that sled. It wouldn't hurt to take a hot bolt and sear the unused holes, if you haven't already done so. Just take a 5/16 bolt, grind it to a point, and then heat it with a propane torch (while holding it with a vicegrips).