SpecialEd 05 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Hey all. Down here in Australia we have an abundance of trails mostly consisting of a very loose and slippery surface known as "pea gravel". This ball bearing type surface was a unique feature of the WRC rally stages that used to be held right here in Western Australia. The trouble I'm having is that against the 4-strokes I just can't get traction and the Shee doesn't "hook up" until I hit top gear. It's not so bad when it's moist but when it's dry it's almost like ice. Currently I'm running BKT X-driv tires at 3-4 PSI. I cross grooved the X lugs for more flex and it's a little better but it still lights up really easy when I gas it. It's impossible to wheelstand and when I drag against my buddies Raptor the only way i can stick with him off the start is to launch in third and feather the clutch. Any ideas or mods on ways to get more traction? Cheers. Pea Gravel - this is scattered across a hard pack surface on most of the trails. Edited January 30, 2009 by SpecialEd 05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FASTOYS Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.farmandsandtoys.com/partdetail.asp?partid=281 These will help , ask CSML on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stink989 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 -2 swinger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 ride the bush trails when its wet and ride the dunes when its dry im running razr2's and they seem pretty good on the gravel but when its as dry as it is i dont think tyres can help ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd 05 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Yeah very dusty too. I love the dunes but when we're looking for a quick afternoon rap the trails are easier. The Raptors don't seem to have as much trouble with traction but the Banshee has always struggled in the dry. Bring on the wet weather! I just thought I remember a rear shock linkage made by Elka to help with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbcmudtruck Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Talk to the PA boys. They race up monster coal hills and swear by the mud lites, or vampires (can't remember). http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDet...5#vehicleSelect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Talk to the PA boys. They race up monster coal hills and swear by the mud lites, or vampires (can't remember).http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDet...5#vehicleSelect i also run 1 psi. makes a difference. i heard the vampires are pretty heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.farmandsandtoys.com/partdetail.asp?partid=281 These will help , ask CSML on here. i agree those are great tires , or maybe a set of realitors , they give traction like a paddle but last forever , i run them in the snow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 that shee looks awsome , very clean . i love the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killshee Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Talk to the PA boys. They race up monster coal hills and swear by the mud lites, or vampires (can't remember).http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDet...5#vehicleSelect haha i wish i always just use all my friends left over race tires and whatever i find bc i burn them off in like a week ....brappp brappp .... smoke show!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Definately a negative length swinger, night and day with any tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly700 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 dam I bet the roost behind u guys down under hurts like a bitch. I would try the vamps. They r heavy but I bet that rock is hard on tires and the vamps r pretty tuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd 05 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 dam I bet the roost behind u guys down under hurts like a bitch. Ooh yeah, like a shower of marbles. Yeah I was thinking maybe negative swinger but I'm sure Elka or someone had a shock linkage that was supposed to help. I've seen some people with adjustable ones with different holes, how do these work? I need to stick with an X tire because it's hard pack under the loose stuff and any type of paddle will rattle my eyeballs out of my head. Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sled Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I run 21inch mud sharks, you may wanna give them a try, mine hooks up good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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