How big of track will go in a 98 XC 700

[mad1818]

I picked up a 98 XC 700. Would like to put a bigger lugged track on it. What will fit? 1.25 or even 1.5 inch? I don't have the sled in my possession yet but can anyone tell me if it will need to be a notched track for the cooling units?
Thanks

[XC]

You'll be able to fit a 1.5 without any modification at all. You can go 2" by going to 8 tooth drivers over the factory 9 tooth.

[mad1818]

Thanks! Just planning on riding it around home in the flatlands so maybe 1.25will be enough. Hoping to pick up a used one for around $100.

[helmethair]

i may know where you could pick one up.

[mad1818]

Fill me in. I might be bidding on one soon on ebay.

[XC]

1.25 is no problem at all, I put a studded 1.25 on my buddy's 98 700 and didn't have any problems at all.

[xc_rider08]

i put a 1.5" ripsaw on my 99 xc 600.. had to notch it for the cooling tubes in the tunnel.

was alot of work, but worth it... did well for a 121 in the mountains in the powder

[mad1818]

Allright. Thanks. I found a 1.5 on ebay that I might bid on. Would have to notch for the coolers but can get a tire cype so that might speed things up.

[xc_rider08]

Originally Posted by mad1818

Allright. Thanks. I found a 1.5 on ebay that I might bid on. Would have to notch for the coolers but can get a tire cype so that might speed things up.

yep, it wasnt much... but it wouldnt spin freely so thats why i had to notch it..

good luck man. and u will notice a big difference.

[80arrow]

Originally Posted by mad1818

Allright. Thanks. I found a 1.5 on ebay that I might bid on. Would have to notch for the coolers but can get a tire cype so that might speed things up.

You can srpay a little WD-40 where you are going to cut and use a utility knife with a new blade. I did a 144x2 track last year that I had to notch down to 1 1/4 for the coolers in three beers(about 1 1/2 hour). make a guide to follow so it is uniform, for me a piece of metal sheetrock corner bead worked perfect. Good luck, Clint