i was thinking of studding my track on my 94 zx700. my one buddy says do it my other says dont. i have heard storys of people blowing up there sleds due to studs punchering the cooling line. just looking for some imput.

It relies mainly on what kind of snow conditions you ride in? Describe what the majority of your riding conditions are and that may help our reply.

If you put the right size stud for your track lug height(assuming the sled has the proper track on it), you can stud anything. The reason your buddies blew up their sled is because the thought bigger is better and they obviously forgot to look at their temp guage while their maching was overheating. I have tore through a tunnel cooler or 2 in my day and it was always because of oversizing the studs. I also didn't blow up cause I watch my guages. Check Woody's website and use their sizing guide, call them if you have to but put the studs on. More important than the traction you will gain, you will immensely improve your stopping power.

I asked myself that same question. I rode for years with guys that had them. I personally didn't have any until last season. I bought a XLT 600 triple and it was studded and after riding last season with them. I would say do it. Like the others have mentioned size does play a big factor in damage that you can cause to your sled. I like mine because I ride groomed and packed trails a lot. Starting and stopping is a huge benefit.

I have had safer days with studs on... Every snowmobiler will encounter ice and studs can save your rear end "if you know how to use them" My friends wife hit a glare ice patch last year on a reservoir and did a loop da loop across the ice at about 50 mph. Needles to say she didnt like it very much.... the rest of us who had studs were able to hold our line.

There are alot of postive reasons to have studs and im sure everyone could tell a great story but if they are safer overall then the wear and tear shouldnt matter... As for engines. Dont put studs in that are too high thats a given, second... always check the upper carrier bolts in the skid.... if these get loose and pop out that will cause the track to shift forward and hit the heat exchanger.

IMO studs make a difference. and a positive one at that.

thanks for the replys guys. it looks like i am going to start shoping for studs. happy sleding:)

Make sure you put the proper tunnel protectors in also. The norm for stud length is been no more 3/8" more than lug ht.
Also there's front exchanger protectors for some models too and make sure you have your track adjusted properly.

I don't run studs anymore ,running a 1.5 paddle ....lot's more fun then going fast.

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Paddle tracks can be fun... If I was running alot of open powder or breaking trail.

By us we have icy hills, icy lakes, icy roads and really hard pack trails so studs have always benefitted me in the long run... I have had some issues with studs but overall if you keep on eye on them and dont beat them up... they will last a long time

Paddle tracks have advantages areas, however I don't feel they can benefit on icy surfaces. Paddle tracks look mean however....