New 2013 HDI setup

[brebett]

How do you ciment them, by heating them together?

[Rusty-Gunn]

Thank you for the answer.

[foxvalley]

Foxvalley

I'm glad that you mentioned splitting the PVC pipes and then cementing them back together again, because this is what I was thinking too. I just didn't know if the spilt PVC pipes when glued back together would hold up over time. I also didn't want to pull the front and rear axles just to attach the PVC pipes.

Hey mudbug, Mine are holding up well so far, but it would be better to wrap the PVC in electrical tape for added protection,and help keep them together. ( Saw a cool pic of you and Tim on the argos when I was down in IA.)

[mudbug3]

Foxvalley

I'm glad that you mentioned splitting the PVC pipes and then cementing them back together again, because this is what I was thinking too. I just didn't know if the spilt PVC pipes when glued back together would hold up over time. I also didn't want to pull the front and rear axles just to attach the PVC pipes.

[foxvalley]

Hey Rusty Gunn, Yes, I just cut PVC pipe(RD"S idea actually) to length, then routered the ends to get rid of the sharpness,then I split them lengthwise.Then I cleaned up the burrs on the long cut,fitted around the axle,then cemented them together.One thing that I was planning on doing, was to wrap electrical tape around them for added protection.
Thanks for the PVC tip Doc,seems to be the best answer so far,besides,it would have cost 10 times more with radiator hose.

[Rock Doctor]

Just wanted to give an update on the weed guards,even after messing in the pond with ice chunks, the guards are holding up very well,and havn't tore one off yet. They all still free spin, and although I did have weeds wrapped very loosely around one front axle, which pulled right off,I am very happy with the results so far.

Looks good Fox,
The guards really help keep the long marsh grass from winding around the axles. I find it makes the most difference on the front and rear, I don't have them on my machines, but a friend has them on his.

RD

[Rusty-Gunn]

Are those weed guards pvc pipe? Neat idea.

[foxvalley]

Just wanted to give an update on the weed guards,even after messing in the pond with ice chunks, the guards are holding up very well,and havn't tore one off yet. They all still free spin, and although I did have weeds wrapped very loosely around one front axle, which pulled right off,I am very happy with the results so far.

[foxvalley]

Nice very Nice,looking forward to your comments on this new one,even though I said this one is my last I might have spoke too soon,the wife thinks I might still out live this one and said why not get a new oneNCT

OMG! You have the green light from the wife?!! What are you waiting for! Check out the videos in the track section under 18" belted tracks if you haven't done so,have lots of vid of this new unit.

[North Country Tough]

Nice very Nice,looking forward to your comments on this new one,even though I said this one is my last I might have spoke too soon,the wife thinks I might still out live this one and said why not get a new oneNCT

[Moosetalker]

Looking forward to the Vid Foxvalley.

[foxvalley]

I just spent a few more hours on this unit,and am very impressed with the high torque,low speed admiral tranny. It seems to be a gear lower than the standard tranny,which gives much more torque(hence the name)when you have to walk up a log, or obstacle.The gearing "feels right"and so far am very happy with it.
As far as the rest of the unit,the biggest difference is the extra bracing in the back,and sides,which makes it all more solid.
We are running the carliles tires that came with the unit,and will be putting them thru the paces to see how tough they really are.
All in all, I am very happy with the new unit,shifts great,runs great,and the new camo is a true"mat finish" with no shine whatsoever. One thing that I did,which they should do at the factory(I hope someone from ODG reads this)is the HD units should come with a HD belt,as they come with just a standard one.I had squeeking issues with my standard belt on my old unit,and the first thing I did was change out the standard belt with the HD belt on this new ride,and use the standard for a spare.

[foxvalley]

Looks great

Interested in how the track extensions on the Belted tracks perform in deeper snow. If you can find any to try them out in LOL.

Moosetalker, I have some good video in the works on this track system in deep snow,and hope to start posting some of it in the next couple days.I am going into more detail about this in the track section.

[foxvalley]

I'm guessing that there isn't going to be a lot of exess oil in the first place,but if there is,it would end up in the bottom of the pan. I am going to find out if you can adjust the intervals of oiling,and also the time that the pump is oiling. I'm sure that this was tested at ODG and don't think this should be an issue.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Where does all the excess oil from the chains go? Does it accumulate somewhere in the tub?