max 2 adair tracks

[john swenson]

would like to hear who is running the adair tracks on their max 2. thinking about buying the set with the aluminum offset rims,20'' tires and the tracks.how are they in deep snow, mud etc. any used sets for sale? johnboy va.

[tattooman]

I run them. I would not give them up for anything. I can plow up a 10' snow bank and drive right over it. Mud, no problem! Worth ever penny.easy to install and a blast to tear up the neighborhood with. You can't go wrong, no matter what Buzz says.

[BW3]

I know , that an Argo Frontier 6x6 is not a Max 2 , but I have a set of the Adair Tracks (chain) 14" and no off-sets used they are all that has been said about them and the videos are awesome for showing what they can do , ... , but wet snow here in NE has shown that it can be a problem they have so much bite that it is very easy to dig in and high center in wet snow , this could be my bad driving or just the nature of the beast. Wider track may add enough to make a difference as to how much the machine will float /sink in deep wet snow I have no experience with the wider tracks other than the stock super tracks on my friends 2000 Big Foot . ... If the track has any grip you will move deep powder snow , mud , rough ground ,, etc etc etc , wet snow as long as it is not deep enough to lift the machine off of traction they will get you where you want to go and back again ... JMHO ...YMMV
How often do you get deep snow and what kind wet/ powder?

bg

[msafi65]

I've installed several sets of Adair tracks with and without the snow extensions. If your are going the purchase a set get the snow kit with it. It's removable for summer use and necessary for snow more than 12". We have a couple feet on the ground since November and will probably be with us till April. I feel the stock rubber tracks are better in snow but all other terain Adairs are great and don't require the horsepower to drive them.

[tattooman]

I am not sure, but I don't think there is a snow kit for the maxll.

[john swenson]

thanks for all the feedback guys. we don't get a lot of snow, i just love tracks. probably be in mud more than snow. like down at busco beach. would like to know the difference in tracks like the adair or chanel that have belting only on the sides compared to the plastic or belted that are solid all the way across. i realize alot of choice has to do with conditions i will be riding in mostly. just would like a good all around track. any feedback on the one's richards relics sell? we just had 18'' plus snow here and it was a bummer i could'nt go riding. i figure for all the years i will be riding,tracks are worth the purchase. johnboy va.

[Dano1877]

Which type of track is the adair? Are those the all plastic tracks that Richard relics sell? If so I have a set on one of my max II. Only have used them so far in snow. It's spring now and I'm skeptical on using them Cuz worried of wearing them out on gravel

[Noel Woods]

I have a set of Adair tracks on my green Max2. This machine is nearly unstoppable, the tracks are mounted on 21" Rawhide tires on Stock R.I. wheels. This machine has a Kohler 20hp that I put a cold air kit in, and it also has 13 tooth output sprockets on the t20 for low gearing, split shifter, bilge pump, Richard's Relics chain adjusters (roller style) winch, aftermarket driving lights, etc., The tracks however really make this machine. I have yet to bog it down, and its got great ground clearance which is almost is good as my Argo Frontier with Adair tracks. This machine had the factory track package with the additional spacing and bearing kit. I have seen the package that Adair sells and the 20" offset aluminum wheels makes for an excellent package and you would not regret getting this set-up as it will make a mild Max2 into a very effective mud bogging monster that few machines can keep up with.

[tattooman]

Which type of track is the adair? Are those the all plastic tracks that Richard relics sell? If so I have a set on one of my max II. Only have used them so far in snow. It's spring now and I'm skeptical on using them Cuz worried of wearing them out on gravel

Richards tracks are not the same as the Adair track.

[Dano1877]

So by reading this. All you guys for the most part say adair tracks are the way to go? Better than richards ? Snow too?

[tattooman]

So by reading this. All you guys for the most part say adair tracks are the way to go? Better than richards ? Snow too?

Well, they are hard to beat. I live in northern Ny. I plow all winter.
I don't take them off, except for maintaining the machine.

[mightymaxIV]

I have a set of Adair tracks on my green Max2. This machine is nearly unstoppable, the tracks are mounted on 21" Rawhide tires on Stock R.I. wheels. This machine has a Kohler 20hp that I put a cold air kit in, and it also has 13 tooth output sprockets on the t20 for low gearing, split shifter, bilge pump, Richard's Relics chain adjusters (roller style) winch, aftermarket driving lights, etc., The tracks however really make this machine. I have yet to bog it down, and its got great ground clearance which is almost is good as my Argo Frontier with Adair tracks. This machine had the factory track package with the additional spacing and bearing kit. I have seen the package that Adair sells and the 20" offset aluminum wheels makes for an excellent package and you would not regret getting this set-up as it will make a mild Max2 into a very effective mud bogging monster that few machines can keep up with.

Listen to Noel, he has a lot of experience with the MaxII and Adair tracks, as for other brands and the MaxII I wouldn't waste my time and money because you will be very disappointed. Noel has posted some video of his older brown MaxII with Adair tracks and that machine was just unbelievable. I not sure there is another machine that can out preform a MaxII with a big engine and a set of Adair tracks-they are just simply awesome in the mud.

You can also watch some footage of Jersey Bigfoot's springer with Adair tracks-wow, fast with unreal mobility.

[john swenson]

noel says he has the adair tracks on his max 2 with 21'' rawhides and stock rims. are you using the wheel exstensions ? i was told by adair i needed the 20'' tires with the offset rims for the max 2 tracks. thanks, johnboy va.

[Noel Woods]

My green Max2 has the factory track set up with the extensions, I removed the worthless rubber tracks and put the Adair tracks on it. Without some extensions (I think 3" would work) you will have to utilize the 20" tires with the offset wheels.

My Tan Max2 works with Adair tracks and 1" extensions, but I have done a lot of body sculpturing with a heat gun.

Either way should work fine, and I've always said that there is no better all around machine than a Max2. For a few thousand dollars you could have a nearly unstoppable machine if you don't mind getting your hands dirty.

[john swenson]

noel, thanks for the input. 2 questions. i bought the 5'' exstensions from richards relics. if i had 21'' tires would i still need to modify the body ? also, when using a heat gun to make mods, do you use the high setting and how long does it usually take to get the tub soft enough to reshape ? after it's soft just push on it with a short 2x4 or such ? appreciate your input !! johnboy va. p.s instead of buying new rims i could still use my exstensions with 20 '' tires if need be.